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Surrey RCMP respond to drug overdose involving five people
SURREY, B.C. – The RCMP say naloxone was used to help five people who overdosed…
B.C. NDP leader ‘disappointed’ in high-profile candidate as chiefs call for removal
VICTORIA – NDP Leader John Horgan says he’s disappointed that a former member of Parliament…
Top doctor says B.C. can control the trajectory of its second wave of COVID-19
VICTORIA – British Columbia has reported 499 cases of COVID-19 as more than 150 cases…
Rural residents near Saanich, B.C., warned to protect pets after bear attacks llama
SAANICH, B.C. – A black bear is believed to have killed a llama on Vancouver…
B.C. records 127 overdose deaths in September, down from sharp increase in June
VICTORIA – The BC Coroners Service says 127 people fatally overdosed on illicit drugs in…
Suspect charged in stabbing death of B.C. woman and aggravated assault of child, man
SURREY, B.C. – Multiple charges have been laid against a suspect after the stabbing death…
Surging lumber prices prompt record segment profits and surging third-quarter results
VANCOUVER – Canfor Corp. says its net profit surged in the third quarter on record…
B.C. snap election coloured by pandemic recovery, candidate gaffes
VANCOUVER – Voters go to the polls Saturday to determine who will lead British Columbia…
Elections BC aiming for Nov. 16 to return final results
VICTORIA – Officials with Elections BC say they hope to deliver the final results of…
Take a step back from social interactions, says B.C.’s top doctor
VICTORIA – British Columbia reported 223 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, tipping the number…
British Columbia votes in snap election called during COVID-19 pandemic
Voters in British Columbia are casting ballots today in an election campaign that was largely…
Canadian Press NewsAlert: NDP win majority government in British Columbia
The New Democrats have won a majority government in the British Columbia election as voters…
‘Everyone’s voice must be heard’: B.C. Liberal doesn’t concede provincial election
VANCOUVER – B.C. Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson urged patience Saturday night, saying every vote must…
B.C. Liberal leader stepping down after losing seats in election
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Liberal party is looking for a new leader following Andrew Wilkinson’s…
Officer says nothing unusual in arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou
VANCOUVER – The RCMP officer who apprehended Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou three hours after she…
Money laundering inquiry hears of $800,000 and more in bags, luggage, backpacks
VANCOUVER – Vast amounts of cash started flowing into British Columbia’s largest casino in 2010…
Too rural, not enough diversity, soul searching needed, say B.C. Liberals
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s Liberal party should view the election results as a wake-up call…
Gearbox issue prevents BC Ferry from docking Tuesday, stranding passengers for hours
TSAWWASSEN, B.C. – Nearly 200 BC Ferries passengers finally disembarked from a broken-down ferry Tuesday…
Court approves settlement for B.C. foster children alleging harm from social worker
KELOWNA, B.C. – A settlement has been approved by the courts in a class-action lawsuit…
Father and son found dead after weeklong search near Pemberton, B.C.
PEMBERTON, B.C. – A seven-day search for two mushroom pickers in British Columbia has ended…
British Columbia reports 272 new cases of COVID-19
VICTORIA – The B.C. government says it will increase surveillance this weekend as an order…
B.C. casino didn’t always fulfil reporting rules for cash buy-ins, inquiry hears
VANCOUVER – The inquiry into money laundering has heard British Columbia’s largest casino didn’t always…
Large fire breaks out at cannabis facility in Delta, B.C., no injuries reported
DELTA, B.C. – A prominent Canadian cannabis producer says a fire in Delta, B.C. has…
Party-goers in Vancouver flout COVID-19 rules Halloween night
Vancouver police say they are disappointed after social media posts showed downtown streets crowded with…