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Wildfire north of Vancouver contained after cool weather helps crews
VANCOUVER – A small wildfire just above the highway connecting Vancouver and Whistler has been…
U.B.C., refrigeration firm fined for ammonia discharge and fish kill
VANCOUVER – Environment and Climate Change Canada says the University of British Columbia and a…
Vancouver Aquarium makes deal to stay in city’s Stanley Park for 35 years
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Aquarium will remain in the city’s Stanley Park for another 35…
Some residents get wildfire evacuation alert on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast
SECHELT, B.C. – An evacuation alert has been posted for seven properties in Pender Harbour…
Black bear caught and put down after swiping at woman in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY, B.C. – A black bear has been caught and put down one day after…
Pea-based pants may be next frontier as Lululemon looks at crops for clothes
VANCOUVER – Lululemon Athletica Inc. wants customers to have more pea in their yoga pants.…
B.C. has 10-year road map to guide seamless mental health, addiction care: Darcy
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia government is rolling out what it says will be a…
School superintendent says ‘unbelievable mistake’ to give kids graphic sex guide
CRANBROOK, B.C. – The manager of a public health nurse says she is sorry for…
City of Vancouver votes to demand fossil fuel companies pay their fair share
Vancouver city council has voted in favour of a motion that demands global fossil fuel…
B.C. adds $1.46 million to offset costs for athletes at 2020 Indigenous Games
VICTORIA – Premier John Horgan shot some hoops in the basketball court at the Songhees…
Vancouver Island treaty agreement in principle includes West Coast trail lands
VICTORIA – A popular British Columbia backcountry trail known for challenging hikers is slated to…
Garbage-hauling ship arrives in Canada after journey from Philippines
VANCOUVER – An infamous load of Canadian trash that had been rotting in the Philippines…
Cyclist dies in Burnaby, B.C., after collision with car, RCMP say
BURNABY, B.C. – Police say a cyclist has died after being struck by a vehicle…
Canada Day long weekend keeps volunteer-run North Shore Rescue busy
VANCOUVER – North Shore Rescue says a female hiker has been rescued from Grouse Mountain,…
Some 3,000 workers and contractors strike at Western Forest Products in B.C.
VANCOUVER – About 3,000 forestry workers are on strike in coastal British Columbia after negotiations…
Sex harassment lawsuit against former RCMP spokesman in B.C. settled
VANCOUVER – RCMP say a settlement has been reached in a lawsuit that alleged a…
Lines drawn on planned B.C. park reserve where many species at risk live
OSOYOOS, B.C. – A next step in preserving one of Canada’s most ecologically diverse regions…
Exotic cats kept in dark, dirty trailers seized from B.C. breeder
LITTLE FORT, B.C. – The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals…
Most fuel suppliers won’t release profit margin details to B.C. gas price probe
VANCOUVER – Most gas suppliers in British Columbia are refusing to share how they set…
B.C. seniors will no longer have to accept first available long-term care bed
VICTORIA – Seniors in British Columbia will have more long-term care options and choices starting…
Identity of human remains in northern B.C. prompts police suspicions
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Human remains found last month near Prince George, B.C., have been…
No tsunami or damage reported after multiple tremors recorded off B.C.
VANCOUVER – A series of earthquakes off British Columbia’s coast on Friday may be linked…
Tribunal rules ex-B.C. jail guard faced racism in ‘poisoned work environment’
VANCOUVER – A former jail guard has won his discrimination complaint against the British Columbia…
Endangered southern resident killer whales spotted with baby off B.C. coast
VANCOUVER – Researchers with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans are cheering after spotting all…