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Metro Vancouver’s dismal home sales in March blamed on government policies
VANCOUVER – Home sales in Metro Vancouver in March plunged to levels not seen in…
B.C. introduces law to prevent money laundering, tax evasion in real estate
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at preventing tax evasion and…
22 cases of measles have B.C. doctor urging travellers to get vaccinated
VANCOUVER – Health officials have confirmed a 22nd case of the measles in British Columbia.…
Family of Wendy Ladner-Beaudry marks anniversary of Vancouver woman’s murder
SURREY, B.C. – The family of a woman found murdered in a southwest Vancouver park…
Cash seized from alleged Richmond, B.C., bawdy house could be forfeited
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s director of civil forfeiture is taking steps to seize thousands of…
RCMP in B.C. announce $55,000 reward in search for accused killer
SURREY, B.C. – Police in British Columbia have announced a $55,000 reward in the search…
10 child sex charges laid against man in B.C.; police say more victims possible
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – A 33-year-old man has been charged with 10 counts of sexually…
B.C. government to consider ‘relief’ for record gas prices: Horgan
Premier John Horgan says the B.C. government will consider “some relief” for those who can’t…
Canadian Arctic has all the mineral ingredients for prized blue gemstones
VANCOUVER – Baffin Island holds some of its treasures in plain sight with rocks that…
B.C. premier says wood to be used in two provincial megaprojects
VANCOUER, B.C. – British Columbia is moving to help revive the provincial forest industry by…
B.C. attorney general says parents with dependent kids should make will
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s attorney general is encouraging people to make a will, especially because…
New leader of BC Conservatives says party took time to ‘rebuild,’ form platform
VANCOUVER – A 39-year-old councillor from Fort St. John, B.C., is the new leader of…
Metro Vancouver mayors call for countrywide annual funding for transit
VANCOUVER – Mayors from across Metro Vancouver gathered at a busy rapid transit station in…
B.C. fights ticket scalpers with consumer protection law, eliminates bots
VICTORIA – British Columbia Solicitor General Mike Farnworth says he fondly recalls the day he…
Trapped in crate shipped from China: Hungry, resourceful cat found in B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – An orange tabby cat is likely to have used up more…
B.C. man convicted of distracted driving despite dead iPhone battery
RICHMOND, B.C. – A B.C. driver has been found guilty of using a cellphone while…
Man dies after being chased by police on foot in Sechelt, B.C.
SECHELT, B.C. – Investigators say a man who was allegedly trying to conduct a fraudulent…
Vancouver businessman denies all charges in college admissions scandal
VANCOUVER – A Vancouver businessman accused of participating in a college-admissions cheating scheme in the…
Grass fire under control on Lil’wat First Nation land near Pemberton, B.C.
PEMBERTON, B.C. – Residents of the Lil’wat First Nation are relieved after firefighters managed to…
B.C. to expand firefighter occupational disease coverage to wildfire fighters
VICTORIA – Firefighters who have battled British Columbia wildfires, fire investigators and fire crews working…
Arrest in Kamloops, B.C., after fleeing suspect jumps into car with police dog
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A 51-year-old fraud suspect is in custody in Kamloops, B.C., after leading…
Newmont shareholders vote in favour of US$10 billion Goldcorp takeover
VANCOUVER – Newmont Mining Corp.’s US$10-billion all-share takeover deal of Goldcorp Inc. is almost complete…
Stormy Daniels to make stop in Kamloops, B.C. nightclub for book tour
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – American adult film star and author of a tell-all book about her…
Court hears religious doctrine emphasized obedience to men in child bride case
CRANBROOK, B.C. – A British Columbia court heard evidence from three former members of a…