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Caps seek more offensive production against Chivas as playoff quest continues
VANCOUVER – It was the miss that could have made a big difference in the Vancouver Whitecaps’ bid for a playoff before.
Art philanthropist may have found a home for his collection in Whistler museum
VANCOUVER – Canadian art philanthropist Michael Audain may have found a home for his extensive collection, including works by Emily Carr and West Coast First Nations.
A dozen bears wreak havoc in BC community, moving in ‘like they own the place’
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Up to a dozen brazen bears have moved into a B.C. First Nations community, where they’ve been hanging out on residents’ doorsteps and near the local daycare.
Experts to brief all-party committee on latest science on Taser use
VICTORIA – An all-party government committee seeking to improve policies around Taser use in B.C. is meeting with experts who will brief politicians on the latest scientific research on the controversial police weapon.
Therriault grateful for opportunity with Lions after NFL teams shunned him
SURREY, B.C. – Casey Therriault is a quarterback with a troubled past, but the B.C. Lions are determined to give the ex-convict a chance.
Sissons four points, Cooke 28 saves as the Rockets blank the Giants 7-0
KELOWNA, B.C. – Colton Sissons scored twice and set up two more as the Kelowna Rockets crushed the visiting Vancouver Giants 7-0 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action.
Camilo scores once, sets up three others as Whitecaps hammer Chivas USA 4-0
VANCOUVER – Brazilian forward Camilo scored in the second half and had a hand in three other Vancouver goals Wednesday as the Whitecaps defeated Chivas USA 4-0 in Major League Soccer.
Cote scores OT winner as the Royals comeback to defeat the Tigers 4-3
VICTORIA – Trevor Cote’s overtime winner capped off a come-from-behind victory as the Victoria Royals edged the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers 4-3 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action.
Police, border officials say organized crime involved in fake pills sent by mail
VANCOUVER – Canadian border officials and police warn that organized crime is threatening both the health and the bank accounts of those who have purchased counterfeit prescriptions through the mail.
Five bears moved, one killed after raising fears in BC First Nations community
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Five bears that had been lingering in a B.C. First Nations community, including near a day care, have now been relocated, but a sixth bear had to be put down.
Court imposes new deadline for Woodland school settlement survivors
VANCOUVER – A complicated settlement process for those who survived sexual and physical abuse at the former Woodlands Residential School has forced another extension of the compensation deadline.
Feds nix plan for Wiccan chaplain to serve inmates in B.C. prisons
VANCOUVER – The Correction Service of Canada won’t proceed with plans to hire a Wiccan to minister to inmates in British Columbia prisons.
Simulated gunfire as police, first responders, stage training exercise at SFU
BURNABY, B.C. – What sounds like gunfire could be heard at the Burnaby, B.C., campus of Simon Fraser University today, but RCMP say no one should be alarmed.
Northern Exposure: Former NFLer MacDonald hoping to catch on with B.C. Lions
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Brandon McDonald knew he would have to come north of the border for the first time in his life to continue playing professional football.
B.C. teachers’ union rolls back salary demands, says no response from government
VANCOUVER – The B.C. teachers’ union has moved for the first time in weeks on its wage demands and the union says it is yielding in several other areas in contract negotiations with its employer.
Accused B.C. serial killer denied killing teen victim upon arrest: officer
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – An RCMP officer says a young B.C. man accused of murdering four people denied killing a 15-year-old girl the night he was arrested four years ago.
Study finds no scientific ‘silver bullet’ to save us from climate change
VANCOUVER – A new study says science won’t be able to save us when it comes to climate change.
Victoria man spots parents’ stolen vehicle being driven with stolen plates
VICTORIA – A Victoria couple have their stolen car back after their son spotted someone driving it about two kilometres from their home.
Chinese vessel accused in illegal fishery seized in north Pacific Ocean
COMOX, B.C. – A Chinese-registered vessel accused in an illegal fishery in the north Pacific Ocean has been seized as part of an international operation that included Canadian military and fisheries’ personnel.
Jerome Classic offers athletes are rare chance to run one-mile race
VANCOUVER – Doug Clement has no trouble remembering where he was on Aug. 7, 1954.
Independent probe begins after man dies during confrontation with Burnaby RCMP
BURNABY, B.C. – Independent investigators have taken over the case after a man died while being subdued by RCMP officers in Burnaby, B.C.
Canada looks for some pain relief against Japan in rugby Test match
BURNABY, B.C. – Canada’s men’s national rugby team is looking to pull a thorn from its side when it faces Japan in an international Test match Saturday.
B.C. mother, uncle accused in ‘honour killing’ appeal extradition order to India
VANCOUVER – The mother and uncle of a young British Columbia woman murdered in a so-called honour killing are appealing their extradition to face charges in her death.
B.C. man who tried to sell boat to cops convicted of possessing stolen property
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A man who tried to sell a stolen boat to undercover Mounties knew about its questionable past, a B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled.