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West Fraser Timber loses US$153 million in fourth quarter, sales soften
VANCOUVER – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it lost US$153 million in its fourth…
Richmond, B.C., council votes to back safe consumption site after fractious meetings
Richmond, B.C., resident Edward Cheung says many community members feel they know exactly what will…
North Vancouver RCMP warn of radioactive material in equipment in stolen car
VANCOUVER – Police in North Vancouver say a car stolen from an underground parking lot…
More upgrades to improve flood resilience in Abbotsford, B.C., after 2021 disaster
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – A critical pump station that came dangerously close to being overwhelmed by…
Business council forecasts slower growth of 0.7 per cent in B.C. ahead of budget
VANCOUVER – A new report ahead of next week’s B.C. budget is forecasting slower economic…
Driver arrested after two youth say they were deliberately hit by car in B.C.: Police
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a driver has been arrested after two…
West Fraser Timber encouraged by outlook despite ongoing challenges: CEO
VANCOUVER – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. president and CEO Sean McLaren said he expects…
B.C.’s 2024 vintage faces wipeout, as wine report predicts up to 99% loss due to cold
KELOWNA, B.C. – Winery owner Rolf de Bruin was well aware of the stakes as…
RCMP form national co-ordination team in response to extortion schemes
SURREY, B.C. – The RCMP says it has established a national team to help co-ordinate…
Falcon says BC United’s housing plan includes rent-to-own initiative, drops taxes
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s Opposition Leader Kevin Falcon pitched a housing plan Thursday to get…
B2Gold says three employees killed in bus attack in Mali, several others wounded
VANCOUVER – B2Gold Corp. says three employees have died after an attack on a bus…
Seniors lose thousands in three ‘grandparent’ scams in one day in Port Moody, B.C.
PORT MOODY, B.C. – Police in Port Moody, B.C., say three separate seniors were targeted…
Trucking firm involved in multiple B.C. overpass strikes loses licence to operate
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government has cancelled the operating licence of the trucking company…
B.C. Prosecution Service updates hate crime definitions, includes ‘hate propaganda’
VICTORIA – The British Columbia Prosecution Service has revised its hate crimes policy, expanding definitions…
Astronaut headed to the moon says Canada needs more visionaries
OTTAWA – You’re in a Florida beach house. You’re under quarantine. And you’re saying your…
Train locomotives derail near Revelstoke, B.C., two injured, cleanup underway
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – Two railway crew members were sent to hospital after multiple locomotives derailed…
TSB investigators deploy to freight train derailment Saturday near Field, B.C.
FIELD, B.C. – Investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada were deployed Saturday to…
RCMP says two-vehicle crash near Burnaby, B.C. off ramp leaves 1 dead, 2 badly hurt
BURNABY, B.C. – Burnaby RCMP says one person is dead and two people are in…
Racism and cultural beliefs can affect organ donations in some communities: doctors
VANCOUVER – A kidney-shaped cake will likely be on the menufor Reema Garcha and her…
Shooting in Surrey, B.C., seriously injures one in ‘isolated incident,’ police say
SURREY, B.C. – A shooting in Surrey, B.C., over the weekend has sent a man…
North Vancouver home of two ‘terrified’ seniors repeatedly vandalized
VANCOUVER – Police say two seniors in North Vancouver are “terrified” and flummoxed to explain…
Vancouver and Toronto renters lament quality of life more than homeowners: StatCan
VANCOUVER – Renters across the country faced record low vacancy rates and record high rent…
Economists expect inflation eased in January, but housing still ‘thorn’ in BoC’s side
OTTAWA – As the Bank of Canada waits for the right moment to start cutting…
New York-bound flight forced to return to Toronto after cockpit fire
TORONTO – A flight heading from Toronto to New York City earlier this month had…