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Woman attacked by bear while walking dog in Squamish, B.C., wildlife area
SQUAMISH — British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service is warning residents after a bear attack this…
B.C. housing bill focuses on multi-units, publicizing short-term rental penalties
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is proposing changes to its short-term rental laws, including…
153 people died in July, 149 in August from unregulated drugs in B.C.: coroner
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s coroners service say 153 people died in July from unregulated toxic…
B.C. drafts former federal minister Sajjan as Ottawa fires up military spending
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has recruited former national defence minister Harjit Sajjan to…
Murder trial of former B.C. lawyer concludes, decision to be given in Kamloops
VANCOUVER — The first-degree murder trial of a former Kamloops, B.C., lawyer accused of killing…
B.C. strike escalates to include about 26,000 public service workers, professionals
Two unions representing British Columbia professionals and public service workers escalated their weeks-long job action…
B.C.’s attorney general introduces changes for credit fraud protection bill
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Attorney General says the province is working to “modernize” consumer protection…
B.C. government says dissolving Vancouver park board will require referendum
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is moving to pass legislation to require a referendum…
Vehicles vandalized with swastikas in New Westminster, B.C., police say
NEW WESTMINSTER — Police in New Westminster, B.C., say they’re working to identify a suspect…
B.C. police seize $1M in assets related to alleged drug-trafficking operation
SURREY — Police in British Columbia say a six-month investigation into a suspected illicit drug…
A look at the first 27 items from Hudson’s Bay to hit the auction block
Heffel Fine Art Auction House has revealed the first 27 items from Hudson’s Bay’s art…
Main road access for Bamfield, B.C., closed by Vancouver Island wildfire to reopen
PORT ALBERNI — After being closed for months, the main road to the Vancouver Island…
Man charged in hit-and-run in Prince George, B.C., that killed fundraising cyclist
PRINCE GEORGE — Charges have been laid against a man in relation to a hit-and-run…
B.C. bill that would have stopped doctors from providing puberty blockers defeated
VICTORIA — A British Columbia private member’s bill that would have given parents the right…
City councillor, social worker Tanille Johnston running for NDP leadership
OTTAWA — Tanille Johnston, a social worker and city councillor for Campbell River, B.C., has…
British Columbia has tabled historic legislation to smoke out vaping advertising
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has tabled what it says is the first law…
All B.C. government liquor, cannabis stores now behind workers’ pickets in escalation
Job action by British Columbia public service workers is putting pressure on craft brewers, with…
Chip Wilson fined over signs posted outside mansion during B.C. election period
VANCOUVER — Elections BC has found billionaire Chip Wilson contravened election advertising rules when he…
Local state of emergency declared over risk of dam in B.C. Interior bursting
KAMLOOPS — A regional district in the British Columbia Interior has declared a state of…
Murder was ‘unexpected’ by accused, trial of former B.C. lawyer hears
VANCOUVER — A former Kamloops, B.C., lawyer admits to killing his client, but his defence…
Conservative Rustad says private property rights, Indigenous title cannot coexist
VICTORIA — Conservative Party of B.C. Leader John Rustad says “Indigenous rights and private property…
Thieves rip ATM from West Kelowna, B.C., bank wall via machinery in attempted theft
WEST KELOWNA — Police in West Kelowna, B.C., are investigating after unknown suspects tried to…
Metro Vancouver reports 16% drop in per-capita greenhouse gas emissions
BURNABY — Metro Vancouver says its latest climate-action report shows per-capita greenhouse gas emissions have…
Man arrested after shooting incident near Surrey Police Service office
SURREY — The Surrey Police Service says a man has been arrested after allegedly firing…