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Woman walking with kids killed by runaway cargo vehicle in Surrey: RCMP
SURREY, B.C. – Police say a woman who had been walking with two children is…
No charges approved against Vancouver police after B.C. man died during confrontation
VICTORIA – The B.C. Prosecution Service says no charges have been approved against Vancouver Police…
B.C. mom who gave birth in a coma due to COVID-19 awake, able to meet son
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – A mother who gave birth while in a coma due to complications…
Big White ski resort in Kelowna, B.C., fires staff after spread of COVID-19
KELOWNA, B.C. – Big White Ski Resort says it has fired “a number” of staff…
Two options on table to replace George Massey Tunnel in Metro Vancouver
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says it has received a business case outlining two…
No easy solutions to complex problem of high condo insurance premiums: B.C. report
VANCOUVER – A Crown corporation that regulates British Columbia’s private-sector insurance companies says an average…
Meng’s lawyers outline new branch of argument in extradition case documents
VANCOUVER – Lawyers for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou allege the United States’ legal case against…
Carole James, former B.C. finance minister, says she was driven to give back
VICTORIA – Carole James says she was still deciding whether to run in British Columbia’s…
Fraser Health declares two new COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care, another two over
SURREY, B.C. – Fraser Health has confirmed two new COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care homes…
B.C. lacks plans for rising seas, flooding: coastal adaptation researcher
VANCOUVER – Parts of British Columbia could see massive losses if the province doesn’t start…
5 things we’ve learned about COVID-19 since the pandemic struck
VANCOUVER – When the first COVID-19 cases trickled into Canada, little was known about the…
Bombardier Transportation signs $721M deal with TransLink for 205 new SkyTrain cars
VANCOUVER – Bombardier Transportation says it has signed a deal with TransLink to build 205…
$12 million in reserved federal funds released to B.C. school districts: ministry
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says it is releasing about $12 million to school…
B.C. eases requirements for struggling businesses applying for grant funding
VICTORIA – British Columbia government has loosened eligibility requirements for small and medium-sized businesses applying…
Police watchdog looks into RCMP arrest where man was injured in Kamloops, B.C.
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The police watchdog in British Columbia has been notified that a person…
B.C. on track for record-breaking year for illicit overdose deaths: coroner
VICTORIA – British Columbia is facing a record-breaking year for overdose deaths and the provincial…
Multiple incidents close Coquihalla Highway on Monday as winter storm hits area
MERRITT, B.C. – The Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia was closed in both directions between…
B.C. boosts tourism sector support to $105 million following task force report
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia government has added $55 million to a grant relief fund…
Police investigate sudden death of child in Tofino, B.C.
TOFINO, B.C. – Police say they are investigating the sudden death of a child in…
B.C. reviewing Chilliwack school board’s commitment to safety, inclusion
VANCOUVER – Two special advisers have been appointed by the British Columbia government to evaluate…
Couples do Christmas online, in person if ‘lucky’ during Canada-U.S. border closure
VANCOUVER – Like many couples, Kaelynn Ball and Dave Hogsten will be enjoying a leisurely…
Avalanche Canada issues warning covering most eastern B.C. mountain ranges
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – Avalanche Canada has issued a special public warning for the possibility of…
Three inmates test positive for COVID-19 at federal prison in B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – The Correctional Service of Canada says three inmates at Fraser Valley Institution…
B.C. reports 12 more deaths due to COVID-19, pushing death toll to 808
VICTORIA – British Columbia health officials say immunization is now underway for residents of long-term…