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B.C. elementary music teacher suspended after child pornography charge
SOOKE, B.C. — A Vancouver Island school district says an elementary school teacher has been…
B.C. snowpack at 72% of normal as of Feb. 1 after ‘extremely dry’ January
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s latest snow and water supply bulletin says it was “extremely dry”…
Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling
TORONTO — A new report that surveyed residents of small towns across Canada says a…
B.C. real estate sales off to a stronger start in January 2025
VANCOUVER — Real estate sales across British Columbia were up in January compared with the…
Inquest scheduled for April into overdose death in Victoria university dorm room
VICTORIA — A coroner’s inquest has been scheduled for April 28 into the overdose death…
Canadian-led study sheds new light on planets forming in ‘cosmic nursery’
A new study offers a clearer picture of how planets are born alongside stars, findings…
Alberta premier suggests Mark Carney has issues with strong conservative women
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responded Monday to Liberal Leader Mark Carney using her as a…
The Latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs
Federal workers all over the country responded with anger and confusion Friday toward President Donald…
B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the province’s lowest-paid workers are getting a wage…
Recent B.C. earthquakes linked to fracking as regulator tightens oversight
The British Columbia Energy Regulator has toughened its oversight of what it calls “induced” seismic…
The Latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs
Federal workers all over the country responded with anger and confusion Friday toward President Donald…
Canada names experienced women’s squad for Vancouver stop on rugby sevens circuit
Canada has named an experienced lineup for the Vancouver stop of the HSBC SVNS circuit,…
WHL roundup: Giants rally to knock off Royals 4-3 in shootout
LANGLEY, B.C. — Adam Titlbach scored the only goal of a three-round shootout to lift…
Trump in the drivers’ seat as B.C. buckles up for new legislative session
VICTORIA — When British Columbia’s Legislature opens for the first time in nine months on…
Right-hander Nick Pivetta and the San Diego Padres finalize a $55 million, 4-year contract
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Right-hander Nick Pivetta and the San Diego Padres finalized a $55…
AFC Toronto signs Canadian forward Mya Jones on loan from NWSL’s San Diego Wave
TORONTO — The chance to help build the new Northern Super League as well as…
Rugby Canada calls in 54 players for men’s under-20 training camp in Vancouver
Canadian under-20 men’s rugby coach Christiaan Esterhuizen has named a 54-man roster for a training…
WHL roundup: Giants pounce on Cougars to net 7-2 win
LANGLEY, B.C. — Tyus Sparks, Connor Levis and Adam Titlbach each scored twice and the…
With talk of D-Day and war, throne speech portrays B.C. in historic tariff battle
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s government has depicted the province on a battle footing against the…
Here’s a list of January inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in January, Statistics Canada says.…
Rugby Canada names men’s sevens roster for invitational tournament in Vancouver
Canada has named a 16-man rugby sevens roster for a three-team invitational tournament taking place…
Leak of containment pond at site of Yukon mine disaster impacting creek: officials
Officials in Yukon say they believe about 19 million litres of cyanide-contaminated water leaked from…
Pounding rain, damaging winds battering parts of B.C. through Wednesday
VANCOUVER — Heavy rain and strong winds pummeled parts of British Columbia on Wednesday. Environment…
B.C. ending take-home safer supply of opioids to stop criminal diversion
VICTORIA — British Columbia Health Minister Josie Osborne has announced a major revamp of its…