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B.C. introduces legislation to cut the poverty rate by 60 per cent over next decade
VICTORIA – David Kennedy says his recent retirement came as a lifestyle shock, especially financially.…
B.C. ombudsperson calls rules that allow private roads to be made public ‘unjust’
VICTORIA – A report by British Columbia’s ombudsperson suggests a decades-old portion of the Transportation…
Crane accidents ‘a huge concern’ after fourth incident in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER – In 30 years of working in construction, Josh Towsley says this is a…
Drug site idea for Richmond, B.C., was ditched. Why are critics still so furious?
RICHMOND, B.C. – Tony Li was unequivocal when asked if he had ever discussed drugs…
Tight-lipped Bank of Canada holds key rate at 5%, says it’s too early to cut rates
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada brushed off questions about rate cuts as it held…
Vancouver police, First Nation ties have ‘broken down’ since settlement: review
Vancouver’s police board and the Heiltsuk Nation both say they are committed to working together…
Port Moody, B.C., police get digital crisis tool for mental health, addiction calls
PORT MOODY, B.C. – Police officers in Port Moody, B.C., are about to start using…
Robots and drones to work in Kelowna, B.C., orchards in ‘precision farming’ project
KELOWNA, B.C. – Drones and robots will be put to work in the orchards of…
Ex-minister Selina Robinson quits B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus
VICTORIA – A former British Columbia cabinet minister quit the New Democrat government Wednesday, citing…
Orchard expansion in Canada’s wine country stirs fears a key wildlife corridor will be harmed
KELOWNA, British Columbia (AP) — Just below the fog line hanging over the central Okanagan…
Government closes bottom-contact fishing near rare B.C. coral reef
VANCOUVER – Federal authorities have closed Canada’s only known live coral reef in the Pacific…
B.C. health authority warns of possible privacy breach after police recover documents
VERNON, B.C. – An RCMP investigation has revealed a possible privacy breach for thousands of…
Eby says exit of Robinson from B.C. NDP is ‘humbling,’ but disagrees on antisemitism
VICTORIA – Premier David Eby said he was reflecting on his leadership after the “humbling”…
Police watchdog investigates woman’s death in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY, B.C. – British Columbia’s Independent Investigations Office has been notified by Mounties in Burnaby…
Recent B.C. weather contributes to rising snowpack, but summer drought risk remains
VICTORIA – Recent snowfall at higher elevations in British Columbia has given a boost to…
Eby downplays Danielle Smith’s concerns about diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs
VANCOUVER – British Columbia Premier David Eby is downplaying concerns raised by his Alberta counterpart…
B.C. class action alleges menstruation cycle tracking app breached users’ privacy
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says a class-action lawsuit can move forward…
B.C. RCMP announce seizure of millions of dollars worth of contraband cigarettes
SURREY, B.C. – Police in British Columbia say they’ve seized more than 27 tonnes of…
Premier Eby meets Jewish leaders and vows to ‘root out’ antisemitism in B.C.
VANCOUVER – British Columbia Premier David Eby says he heard “devastating” accounts of antisemitism from…
Refinery in Burnaby, B.C., to resume operations after seven-week stoppage
BURNABY, B.C. – The Parkland fuel refinery in Metro Vancouver is set to resume operations…
BC Hydro restoring power after wind storm leaves thousands in the dark
VANCOUVER – BC Hydro is restoring electricity to customers after strong wind gusts knocked out…
B.C. begins offering in-province immunotherapy treatment for lymphoma, leukemia
VANCOUVER – British Columbia is beginning to offer an immunotherapy cancer treatment in the province…
Woman survives being buried 20 minutes upside down in avalanche near Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Rescuers say a woman is lucky to be alive after being caught in…
Western Canada’s cold snap in January causes $180 million in insurance damages
VANCOUVER – Extreme cold near the start of this year in British Columbia, Alberta and…