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Herschel Supply Co. names former Arc’teryx president Jon Hoerauf chief executive
VANCOUVER – Herschel Supply Co. is ushering in a new chief executive, freeing up the…
B.C. conservation officers find invasive mussel in aquarium moss in retail stores
VICTORIA – For years, British Columbia conservation officers have been checking boats coming into the…
Bull moose behind fence at B.C. airport feasts on fresh trees before coaxed to leave
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A bull moose that mysteriously arrived inside the fenced perimeter at…
Decision to fly to remote B.C. fish camp in poor weather cited by TSB in deadly crash
RICHMOND, B.C. – A decision to fly in poor weather to a remote British Columbia…
Premium Brands reports Q4 profit and revenue up, increases quarterly dividend
VANCOUVER – Premium Brands Holdings Corp. raised its dividend as it reported its fourth-quarter profit…
Temporary dedicated bike lane replaces one vehicle lane through Stanley Park
VANCOUVER – A temporary bike lane is returning to Vancouver’s Stanley Park, replacing one lane…
B.C. housing minister pledges shelter spaces for homeless in Victoria parks
VICTORIA – Homeless people living in Victoria’s parks will have shelter spaces by the end…
Unemployment data shows strong recovery, says B.C. NDP; Liberals say there’s no plan
VICTORIA – Statistics Canada data shows the jobless rate in British Columbia dipped more than…
RCMP seek suspects after lug nuts loosed on two Nanaimo vehicles, one loses tire
NANAIMO, B.C. – RCMP are searching for suspects after someone loosened the lug nuts on…
Two RCMP officers in Metro Vancouver face charges of assault
RICHMOND, B.C. – Mounties in British Columbia say the provincial prosecution service has approved charges…
B.C. has no deaths in latest tally, but 648 new cases of COVID-19
VICTORIA – Health officials are calling on British Columbians to balance the easing of some…
Another ward at Vancouver General Hospital closed by COVID-19 outbreak
VANCOUVER – An outbreak of COVID-19 has closed another ward at Vancouver General Hospital, while…
Man expected to survive after police-involved shooting in Victoria early Monday
VICTORIA – Police are releasing few details about an officer-involved shooting in Victoria on Monday.…
SPCA appeals for donations after 119 dogs surrendered from home in northern B.C.
FORT NELSON, B.C. – The British Columbia SPCA says the recent and unexpected surrender of…
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine arriving in B.C. will go to priority workers, industries
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s initial shipment of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be used to inoculate…
Two workers have died after crane topples on Gabriola Island: B.C. RCMP
GABRIOLA, B.C. – The RCMP say two workers have died after a crane toppled on…
Plans readied by B.C. and Washington state to wipe out invasive giant hornet
VANCOUVER – Officials in British Columbia and Washington state will release their battle plan today…
B.C.’s top doctor urges people to follow COVID-19 rules on St. Patrick’s Day
VICTORIA – B.C.’s top doctor is reminding the public to follow COVID-19 rules during St.…
Variants could dash B.C. hopes for indoor religious services, experts say
VANCOUVER – Growing COVID-19 case numbers from variants of concern in British Columbia could dash…
ICBC says COVID-19 rebate cheques delayed after cyberattack on third party
VANCOUVER – The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia says it’s temporarily delaying the delivery of…
B.C. auto insurance rebate cheques delayed after ‘criminal’ cyberattack: minister
VICTORIA –A “criminal” cyberattack will delay COVID-19 rebate cheques that were supposed to be in…
B.C. judge dismisses churches’ petition against COVID-19 rules, lawyer says
VANCOUVER – A legal advocacy group that challenged COVID-19 rules in British Columbia says its…
Victims lose $2M in cryptocurrency frauds, Vancouver police warn scams more frequent
VANCOUVER – Police say cryptocurrency scams cost victims in the Vancouver-area about $2 million in…
B.C. homicide investigators called in after two bodies found in home after fire
RICHMOND, B.C. – Homicide investigators are investigating after two bodies were found inside a home…