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Two dead, one missing in B.C. after mudslide, road washout triggered by heavy rain
Police in British Columbia say two people are dead and another is missing, thought to…
Death toll rises to three after atmospheric river that drenched southern B.C.
At least three deaths have been linked to torrential rain from an atmospheric river weather…
Eby says B.C. Greens not yet ready for minority talks as Furstenau stays Green leader
Premier and NDP Leader David Eby says he’s been told by the B.C. Green Party…
Youth arrested after alleged threat of school shooting in Richmond, B.C., police say
RICHMOND, B.C. — Police say a youth has been arrested after a report of online…
Fourth straight interest rate cut may not bring buyers back to the market just yet
TORONTO – While the Bank of Canada’s fourth straight cut to its key interest rate…
B.C. Green leader spoke with NDP’s Eby, but didn’t pick up when Conservatives called
VICTORIA – The leaders of British Columbia’s New Democrats and B.C. Conservatives have received the…
Police watchdog called after fatal shooting in Penticton, B.C.
PENTICTON, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia’s southern Interior say they’ve notified the provincial police…
Groups say Jewish students, staff at University of B.C. face hostile environment
VANCOUVER — A coalition of Jewish organizations says it is “deeply alarmed” by a rising…
Vancouver begins process of closing homeless encampment at Crab Park
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s park board says it has begun the process of closing the homeless…
Coroner reports sharp spike in women and girls dying from illicit drugs in B.C.
VICTORIA – Illicit drug deaths are down slightly in British Columbia from the same period…
Golf carts to ride roads in seven Alberta municipalities under pilot program
Alberta golfers squeaking out their last rounds before winter hits might not have to put…
Coroner reports sharp spike in women and girls dying from illicit drugs in B.C.
VICTORIA — Illicit drug deaths are down slightly in British Columbia from the same period…
Hundreds of votes to count in tightest British Columbia election races
Elections BC said late Friday that several hundred ballots remain uncounted in the tightest undecided…
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal Metro Vancouver school stabbing
SURREY, B.C. — A man charged in the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old in the…
Alberta legislature sitting to kick off with focus on rights bill, transgender policy
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is set to start its fall sitting with…
Owner of three shopping malls in B.C. says she wants to buy Hudson’s Bay
A Chinese billionaire in British Columbia has taken to social media to announce her plans…
Three taken to hospital after fight breaks out at New Westminster, B.C., casino
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police are searching for a suspect after three people were stabbed…
North Vancouver declares state of local emergency, 3 homes evacuated after heavy rain
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — The District of North Vancouver has declared a state of local…
Toxicity and tight race fuel B.C. election integrity doubters, says professor
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia political scientist says social media questioning of the provincial election’s…
Country superstar Shania Twain returning to Calgary Stampede
CALGARY — Canadian music star Shania Twain is set to perform at next year’s Calgary…
British Columbia’s tight election, by the numbers
British Columbia Premier David Eby has been asked to form government after a tally of…
RCMP seize 73 kilograms of cocaine during traffic stop east of Sicamous, B.C.
SICAMOUS, B.C. — RCMP say a traffic stop in British Columbia’s southern Interior led to…
‘Baffling’: MP says Alberta minister made false claims about pandemic bill
EDMONTON — A Liberal member of Parliament says he’s baffled by the Alberta United Conservative…
Coast guard’s North Pacific patrol uncovers shark finning, dark vessels
VICTORIA — The Canadian Coast Guard ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier is back in its home…