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Four people found dead in ‘targeted shooting’ at home in Richmond, B.C.: police
RICHMOND, B.C. – Four people have been found dead at a home in Richmond, B.C.,…
Interior Fraser steelhead face extinction, warn B.C. fishing, conservation groups
VANCOUVER – Fishery and conservation groups in British Columbia warn a unique species of ocean-going…
Four deaths from same family in Richmond, B.C., was an isolated incident, police say
RICHMOND, B.C. – Police say two men and two women who were found dead at…
Engine fire breaks out on board B.C. school boat; students and crew safe
VICTORIA – Students and crew aboard a marine school bus were safely rescued Thursday morning…
B.C. reports 13 more COVID-19 deaths, 141 in intensive care
VICTORIA – The percentage of B.C. residents 12 and over to reach triple vaccination status…
B.C. Crown says recent documents identified could be ‘exculpatory’ in James case
VANCOUVER – A surprise disclosure temporarily delayed proceedings at the B.C. Supreme Court trial of…
Coquitlam Mounties seeking witnesses to fatal stabbing
COQUITLAM, B.C. – RCMP in Coquitlam, B.C., are investigating a fatal stabbing in the city.…
Teck says coal sales down from extreme weather, COVID-19 affecting operations
VANCOUVER – Teck Resources Ltd. said Friday that its coal sales fell below its guidance…
Four deaths in Richmond, B.C., believed to be a murder-suicide, police say
RICHMOND, B.C. – Homicide investigators say they believe the targeted shooting that left four people…
B.C. could lift more COVID-19 restrictions by Feb. 21: top doctor
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s top doctor says some COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings are expected…
Two men in stable condition after shooting RCMP believe linked to drug trade
SURREY, B.C. – The RCMP say two men who were seriously injured in a shooting…
No cause yet for Vancouver house fire that killed three family members
VANCOUVER – The smell of smoke lingered Monday after a house fire in Vancouver killed…
Booster shot rate in B.C. crests 49 per cent, while 19 more deaths are registered
VICTORIA – Another 19 people have died in British Columbia due to complications from COVID-19.…
Indigenous former justice minister outlines vision for ‘true reconciliation’
VANCOUVER – Canada’s former justice minister outlined her vision for “true reconciliation” during a mineral…
Prince Rupert Port Authority and DP World announce expansion plans for port
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – The Prince Rupert Port Authority and DP World are boosting capacity…
No parking for wood splitter at centre of case against former B.C. clerk, court hears
VANCOUVER – The former facilities manager at the British Columbia legislature told a trial Wednesday…
Cities in British Columbia prepare for trucker convoy protests
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s public safety minister says Victoria residents should plan for a potential…
Brain injury endemic among homeless populations: Vancouver research
VANCOUVER – Traumatic brain injury is so common among the homeless that prevention should be…
Researchers race to study probiotic before white-nose syndrome spreads to B.C. bats
VANCOUVER – Researchers say a deadly fungus that has nearly wiped out a North American…
Queen balances personal with symbolic, creating an unmatched legacy in Canada
VANCOUVER – The Queen has adapted to the expansion of liberal democracies while respecting ancient…
B.C. expected to have more than 1 million job openings in the next decade
VICTORIA – The latest labour market outlook for British Columbia shows nearly 80 per cent…
British Columbia’s death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 2,700
VICTORIA – British Columbia has recorded 32 deaths related to COVID-19 over the last three…
B.C. government rejects proposal for gold and copper mine for third time
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says a proposed copper and gold mine on a…
B.C. premier backs COVID-19 health restrictions, will not bend to horn honking
VICTORIA – Premier John Horgan says British Columbia won’t be pressured by “honking horns” to…