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‘We’re suffering:’ China-Canada tourism may slow amid political drama
VANCOUVER – Canadian tour operators specializing in travel to China say the growing diplomatic rift…
Project that kept more addicted patients in treatment expands across B.C.
VANCOUVER – A pilot project in Vancouver is being expanded across British Columbia after more…
Ex-Liberal candidate in Burnaby, B.C., says volunteer wrote controversial post
VANCOUVER – A former Liberal byelection candidate says her political career is “probably” over after…
B.C. minister fears money laundering involves billions of dollars, cites reports
VICTORIA – Documents that say money laundering in British Columbia now reaches into the billions…
Penalty handed to family of embezzler cut in half by B.C.’s high court
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled a North Vancouver man does not…
Burnaby byelection turmoil sparks debate about identity issues in politics
BURNABY, B.C. – Inside a sunlit co-operative housing complex in Burnaby, B.C., federal NDP Leader…
Fire next door to B.C. pipeline fuel tank facility under control
BURNABY, B.C. – A fire just a few hundred metres from the Kinder Morgan fuel…
B.C. byelection in NDP territory tests strength of minority government
NANAIMO, B.C. – British Columbia’s minority New Democrat government faces a crucial popularity test this…
Haida Gwaii home to a distinct but vulnerable pocket of northern goshawks
VANCOUVER – Haida Gwaii’s population of northern goshawks are the last remnant of a highly…
B.C.’s largest public-sector union wants inquiry into money laundering, drugs
BURNABY, B.C. – The union representing thousands of workers in British Columbia says the provincial…
Six eagles killed, six injured after eating tainted carcass on Vancouver Island
DUNCAN, B.C. – Animal experts say no more bald eagles have been found since 12…
Overspending on luxury trips cited as part of RCMP’s probe of government in B.C.
VICTORIA – The Speaker of the British Columbia legislature alleges in a report that the…
Nanaimo, B.C., byelection hopefuls at candidates forum as advance polls begin
NANAIMO, B.C. – Advanced voting is underway in Nanaimo, B.C., where a provincial byelection has…
$7.5M, 5-year federal program to help Surrey, B.C., divert youth from gang life
SURREY, B.C. – The federal government has announced $7.5 million in funding to help the…
B.C. hopes federal election won’t get in way of co-operation on money laundering
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s attorney general says he is hoping a federal election campaign won’t…
Four of 14 students in bus crash taken to hospital in B.C.’s Fraser Valley
MISSION, B.C. – Emergency Health Services says four students were taken to hospital following a…
Study finds costly but efficient SkyTrain best option for University of B.C.
VANCOUVER – A report studying rapid transit options to the University of British Columbia’s Point…
B.C. company fights court order to allow public access to Nicola Valley lakes
MERRITT, B.C. – A legal battle between a British Columbia fish and game club and…
47 men arrested in police sting of those looking for sex with teenage girls
Vancouver police say they’ve arrested 47 men who were willing to pay for sexual services…
Former Mountie involved in Taser death at Vancouver airport suing government
VANCOUVER – A former Mountie involved in the death of a man jolted by a…
Man granted bail in B.C. thanks family, wants steak after 17 years in prison
VANCOUVER – Wade Skiffington says he’s looking forward to steak after 17 years of prison…
Police watchdog investigating after man injured after attempted arrest in B.C.
KELOWNA, B.C. – British Columbia’s police watchdog is investigating after police fired shots and a…
Indian Act to blame for pipeline gridlock in northern B.C.: federal minister
VANCOUVER – Canada’s minister of Crown-Indigenous relations is pointing her finger at the Indian Act…
Vancouver police officer charged following on-duty collision with pedestrian
VANCOUVER – A Vancouver police officer has been charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm…