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Police say latest targeted shooting in Surrey, B.C., sends one man to hospital
SURREY, B.C. – One man is recovering from injuries linked to the latest targeted shooting…
B.C. Liberals to set leadership vote no later than next February, says party
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s Liberals say the party will elect a new leader no later…
Cannabis company Tilray reports US$2.9 million loss on US$56.5M revenue in Q4
Tilray Inc. managed to shave down its losses by more than $200 million in its…
Canada home to health research successes, but needs culture shift: expert
VANCOUVER – Canada is home to significant scientific expertise and research tackling COVID-19,though one expert…
Homicide team called to Surrey, B.C., after assault leads to death of man
SURREY, B.C. – Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man in Surrey, B.C.…
Teck Resources takes Fort Hills charge, cites higher pandemic costs for Chile project
VANCOUVER – Teck Resources Ltd. is again writing down part of its stake in the…
A quick look at some of the COVID-19 variants that have been identified
VANCOUVER – Scientists say it’s normal for viruses to acquire small changes or mutations in…
B.C. hits one-day vaccine record as new data shows promise of single dose
VANCOUVER – British Columbia has hit a one-day record for vaccinations as new preliminary data…
COVID-19 outbreak closes one unit of Vancouver General Hospital to admissions, visits
VANCOUVER – Five patients and two staff members in one unit at Vancouver General Hospital…
Search ends tragically for missing ATV rider in B.C.’s Fraser Valley
HARRISON HOT SPRINGS, B.C. – A man has died while riding his all-terrain vehicle in…
Probe points to discarded smoking materials as likely cause of Abbotsford B.C., fire
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Improperly discarded smoking materials likely played a part in a recent fire…
RCMP in Surrey, B.C., hand out $5,000 in fines to gamblers breaking COVID-19 rules
SURREY, B.C. – A group of people caught gambling at a local business in Surrey,…
Variant in schools means it’s time for all students in B.C. to wear masks: union
SURREY, B.C. – The head of the teachers’ union in British Columbia is urging public…
COVID-19 outbreak spreads at Vancouver hospital, affecting 16 patients, 13 staff
VANCOUVER – Two more units have been added to a COVID-19 outbreak declared at Vancouver…
Two-vehicle collision east of Fraser Lake, B.C., kills one man, injures another
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – The RCMP say a crash on Highway 16 west of Prince…
Police issue over $900 in tickets to two BC Ferries passengers for not wearing masks
NANAIMO, B.C. – Police say they issued tickets totalling over $900 to two BC Ferries…
Victoria police investigating vandalism and graffiti attacks in Beacon Hill Park
VICTORIA – Police say a bust of the Queen in Beacon Hill Park in Victoria…
B.C. pandemic recovery forecast shows steady economic growth to 2023: Central 1
VANCOUVER – Healthy growth is forecast for British Columbia through 2023 by Central 1, the…
Concern for rapid COVID-19 spread prevents B.C. from lifting restrictions: Dr. Henry
VICTORIA – British Columbia isn’t at the point where public health restrictions can be lifted…
Avalanche warning for backcountry users in North and South Rockies
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – Avalanche Canada has issued a warning for recreational backcountry users in British…
Possible miscarriage of justice in woman’s conviction in toddler drowning: prosecutor
VICTORIA – A special prosecutor says there may have been a miscarriage of justice when…
B.C. man sentenced to 29 months, fined nearly $645K for tax evasion, forgery
VANCOUVER – The Canada Revenue Agency says a West Vancouver man has been sentenced to…
B.C. Liberal party to choose new leader in February 2022
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Liberal party will elect a new leader next February. The party…
B.C. police under investigation after video shows officers posing in front of body
VANCOUVER – The conduct of two Vancouver police officers is under investigation after video footage…