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Nearly 600 campers moved into temporary housing amid COVID-19: B.C. government
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia government and advocates for homeless people are at odds over…
NAFTA panel sides with U.S. softwood lumber decision but B.C. hopes for final win
VANCOUVER – A NAFTA panel has backed the U.S. International Trade Commission’s decision regarding softwood…
Northern B.C. drug users criticize lack of access to safe supply
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – At one point, Juls Budau says her boyfriend was going through…
Police watchdog investigates man’s death in B.C. after Mounties respond to call
CHILLIWACK, B.C. – RCMP say a man who allegedly shot at police attending a call…
Eight arrested as Victoria police enforce order to clear tent encampments
VANCOUVER – Eight people have been arrested as officials work to clear tent camps at…
Vancouver looks to slow streets and space for patios, pedestrians amid COVID-19
Vancouver is considering plans to repurpose 50 kilometres of roadway in an effort to create…
‘Vancouver model’ marries dirty money and Chinese capital flight, inquiry hears
VANCOUVER – Metro Vancouver appears to have developed an industry with the “sole purpose” of…
B.C. swamped with funding applications to restore oil and gas wells: minister
VICTORIA – More than 1,100 applications deluged a British Columbia program creating a funding plan…
Tilray Inc. to close Leamington, Ont., greenhouse over next 6 weeks
NANAIMO, B.C. – Tilray Inc. says it will close a licensed cannabis greenhouse in Ontario,…
Fate of two Canadians could be affected by Meng decision: former ambassador
VANCOUVER – A former ambassador to China says Wednesday’s decision in the extradition case of…
B.C. reports no COVID-19 deaths, 11 new cases as restart enters second week
VICTORIA – British Columbia didn’t report any new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, but there…
Illicit-drug deaths up in B.C. and remain highest in Canada: chief coroner
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s overdose deaths spiked in March and April reaching the same heights…
Five things to know about the Meng Wanzhou extradition case
VANCOUVER – A B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on Wednesday…
Canada judge rules Huawei CFO Meng’s fraud case will proceed
VANCOUVER – A Canadian judge ruled Wednesday the U.S. extradition case against a senior Huawei…
A timeline of events in the case of Meng Wanzhou
VANCOUVER – A timeline of the Meng Wanzhou case, and rising tension between Canada and…
Car-sharing service Turo says launch into B.C. market is ‘imminent’
VANCOUVER – Fans of car-sharing services in British Columbia are about to get another option…
New cat virus found at B.C. SPCA prompts science journal publication
VANCOUVER – The outbreak of a fast-spreading disease at the SPCA’s animal centre in Vancouver…
B.C. forests watchdog finds sediment from road work affecting fish habitat
VICTORIA – An investigation by British Columbia’s independent forestry watchdog has found that sediment from…
Aritzia Inc. expects 45% drop in net revenue in first quarter due to COVID-19
VANCOUVER – Clothing retailer Aritzia Inc. expects its net revenue is about 45 per cent…
B.C. health officials say quick steps taken to help protect care homes
VICTORIA – The deaths of two more COVID-19 patients at long-term care homes in B.C.…
Racism not ruled out as motive in unprovoked tripping of Burnaby, B.C., senior
BURNABY, B.C. – Police in Metro Vancouver are searching for a woman who casually approached…
New site is one-stop shop for B.C. workers, farmers, during pandemic
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government has created a new online resource to help the…
B.C. applauds federal government stand on delaying cruise ships until October
VICTORIA – British Columbia announced four new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths on…
Watchdog asks Crown to consider charges against five officers in death of B.C. man
SURREY, B.C. – British Columbia’s police watchdog is asking Crown counsel to consider use of…