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University of British Columbia director resigns after holiday trip amid pandemic
VANCOUVER – The director of the University of British Columbia’s school of population and public…
Businessman Frank Giustra’s lawsuit against Twitter can proceed in B.C. court: judge
VANCOUVER – A prominent British Columbia businessman and philanthropist’s defamation lawsuit against Twitter Inc. can…
Snowshoer dies after overnight search on Vancouver-area mountain: RCMP
SQUAMISH, B.C. – A snowshoer who set out alone on a rugged mountain trail on…
B.C. travel ban will harm struggling tourism sector, says industry coalition
VICTORIA – A coalition of British Columbia tourism industry groups is urging the province against…
Victoria firefighters use homeowners’ jackhammer to rescue cat trapped in tiny pipe
VICTORIA – Using a jackhammer and other home repair tools to save a cat stuck…
Cost, other options, prompt B.C. to phase out enhanced driver’s licence and ID cards
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says it is phasing out two types of travel…
Rescue society praises B.C.’s teen’s survival skills after he got lost snowmobiling
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. – A teen who became lost while on a family snowmobile…
Man, woman, each fined $230 for coughing on patrons of Vancouver gym: police
VANCOUVER – A man and woman have each been fined for pretending to cough on…
B.C. watchdog says mentally ill children and youth retraumatized in hospital
VICTORIA – One mentally ill youth hospitalized in British Columbia recalls being restrained to a…
Illicit drug combo found in B.C.’s north, officials say it could impede naloxone
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Illicit drug overdoses are rising in northern British Columbia and health…
B.C. man wanted in connection to Manitoba murder arrested after months on the run
SURREY, B.C. – RCMP say a man wanted in connection with a murder investigation in…
B.C.’s COVID-19 cases trending in right direction, provincial health officer says
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s provincial health officer and health minister say the province’s COVID-19 case…
Changes in Indian farm laws could benefit Canada, experts say
VANCOUVER – Changes to India’s farm laws could open up the second most populous country…
B.C. Liberals start planning leadership contest to replace Andrew Wilkinson
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s Liberal party took the first steps Thursday towards selecting a new…
B.C. announces plan for mass vaccination campaign starting in April
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s oldest residents will be able to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccinations starting…
Federal minister touts need for new B.C. economic development agency
VICTORIA – The federal economic development minister says business leaders in British Columbia want to…
Metis Nation of B.C. suspends president, citing ‘breach’ of policies, procedures
VANCOUVER – The Metis Nation of B.C. says its board of directors has voted to…
COVID-19 deaths in long-term care reveal need for home supports: advocates
VANCOUVER – The devastating toll of COVID-19 on long-term care residents in Canada has underscored…
No foul play suspected after burned body of homeless person found in North Vancouver
VANCOUVER – A burned body, believed to be of a homeless person, has been found…
B.C. south coast still under snowfall warnings despite many waking up to rain
VANCOUVER – Many residents of British Columbia’s south coast woke up to rain on Sunday…
B.C. to stretch second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to day 42 amid production delay
VICTORIA – British Columbia is extending the interval between the two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech…
Ex-lottery VP says Eby ‘disinterested’ in corporation’s anti-money laundering efforts
VANCOUVER – Attorney General David Eby appeared “disinterested” during an anti-money laundering briefing by top…
Growing flocks of Canada geese in Vernon, B.C., prompt city council to approve a cull
VERNON, B.C. – Non-native, resident Canada geese in British Columbia’s north Okanagan have overstayed their…
Family of man missing in B.C. marks second anniversary with information appeal
MERRITT, B.C. – Family members of a man missing in British Columbia’s southern Interior are…