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Two boys and their grandmother hit by car in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – A two-year-old boy who was with his grandmother and brother when they…
Independent probe into Squamish, B.C., crash involving RCMP vehicle, pedestrian
SQUAMISH, B.C. – A man has been seriously injured after being hit by an unmarked…
Fish farm restocking dispute goes to Federal Court next week in Vancouver
VICTORIA – A First Nation asking the Federal Court to prevent the restocking of an…
B.C. auditor offers advice on utilities commission after previous studies
VICTORIA – British Columbia’a auditor general says the provincial government should clarify whether it intends…
Integra Air to operate for Orca Airways after Transport Canada suspension
VANCOUVER – Calgary-based Integra Air is stepping in to operate Orca Airways flights after Transport…
Ottawa spends $9.1 million on studies aimed at protecting whales
VANCOUVER – The federal government is spending more than $9.1 million to develop and test…
Trans Mountain granted injunction against pipeline protesters at two B.C. sites
VANCOUVER – Protesters must be restrained from obstructing the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline,…
Independent probe after man sets himself ablaze in Vancouver restaurant
VANCOUVER – A man who splashed gasoline over himself at an east Vancouver fast food…
Man who pledged millions to B.C. hockey team sentenced on unrelated fraud charge
CRANBROOK, B.C. – A man who promised millions of dollars to a junior hockey team…
Washington state is “allied” with B.C. on Trans Mountain pipeline: governor
VANCOUVER – The governor of Washington says his state is “allied” with British Columbia in…
Boat allegedly stolen from Kent Harrison search and rescue located in berry field
CHILLIWACK, B.C. – Police have found a stolen search-and-rescue boat in a berry field in…
B.C. teachers’ union to ask for higher salaries to help with shortages
VANCOUVER – The union representing British Columbia teachers will look to boost salaries, when their…
Vancouver-based Klondex Mines bought up by Hecla Mining in $605 million deal
VANCOUVER – Hecla Mining Co. says it’s buying Vancouver-based gold miner Klondex Mines Ltd. for…
Analyst warns British Columbia gas prices could soon hit a record high
VANCOUVER – Drivers in British Columbia should brace for record high gasoline prices this summer…
B.C. moves to reduce dental surgery wait times for vulnerable patients
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s health minister says the province is working to reduce wait times…
Inspections, training needed to prevent ammonia leaks at ice rinks: experts
VANCOUVER – Some industry experts are asking questions about the staffing and inspections of arenas…
What’s making news in British Columbia
VANCOUVER – GAS PRICES EXPECTED TO CONTINUE UPWARD CLIMB A petroleum industry analyst is warning…
Shorts fired at home in Nanaimo, B.C., police say no injuries reported
NANAIMO, B.C. – Police say there were no injuries after several shots were fired today…
Halfway River First Nation, B.C. sign partnership deal, work on new conservancy
VICTORIA – The B.C. government and Halfway River First Nation have agreed to work together…
Police officers injured while arresting demonstrators opposed to pipeline: RCMP
BURNABY, B.C. – The RCMP say three officers suffered minor injuries while making arrests Monday…
B.C. teachers’ union head calls for ‘mature conversations’ ahead of contract
VANCOUVER – British Columbia will replace a “one-size-fits-all” funding formula for school districts to account…
Sea lion with nylon rope around its neck rescued by Vancouver Aquarium
VANCOUVER – A Steller sea lion that had a thick piece of braided plastic cutting…
What’s making news in British Columbia
VANCOUVER – B.C. TEACHERS PROMISED NEW FUNDING FORMULA Premier John Horgan says the NDP government…
Vancouver university develops program to help kids cope with overdose crisis
NANAIMO, B.C. – Prof. Teri Derksen says an unforgettable image of children playing overdose games…