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Quarterback Greg McGhee among 10 cuts from BC Lions training camp roster
VANCOUVER – Quarterback Greg McGhee was the biggest name among 10 cuts from the BC…
Environmental groups launch court challenge of Trans Mountain recommendation
VANCOUVER – A pair of environmental groups are asking the courts to quash a recommendation…
More work needed on preparing Canadians for extreme weather: Premier Clark
DAWSON CREEK, B.C. – Premier Christy Clark says more needs to be done to prepare…
Northeastern B.C. residents gather at town halls to learn about financial help
DAWSON CREEK, B.C. – Residents of two flood-ravaged communities in northeastern British Columbia will gather…
Vancouver mayor says ‘more robust review’ needed of Trans Mountain
VANCOUVER – The City of Vancouver is the latest group to launch a court challenge…
Vancouver Island mom urges vaccination as her sick baby girl suffers in hospital
VICTORIA – A mother who says her baby is hospitalized with whooping cough in Victoria…
B.C. jury mulls fate of teenage in love triangle murder
KAMLOOPS,, B.C. – A jury has been asked to decide if a 16-year-old boy who…
Rock fall accident kills contract worker at Canadian-owned mine in Mexico
VANCOUVER – A Vancouver-based mining company says a contract worker has died in an accident…
Vancouver mayor pushes B.C. to tax empty homes or he will act alone
Vancouver’s mayor says he’s prepared to go it alone if the British Columbia government doesn’t…
Fortress Paper to sell Quebec mill site to Nexolia for $15.4 million
VANCOUVER – Fortress Paper Ltd. (TSX:FTP) has agreed to sell the assets of an idled…
Province adjusts transit fee for the disabled, but keeps bus pass costs
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia government is cancelling an annual $45 administration fee for disabled…
Highway 97 to reopen west of Chetwynd, B.C., following severe floods
VICTORIA – A major stretch of highway in northeastern B.C. from Mackenzie Junction to Chetwynd…
B.C. rule changes make liquor taste tests easier, allow retailers to charge fee
VICTORIA – If you’re hesitating to buy a pricey bottle of liquor you’ve never tried,…
B.C. mine at site of tailings-pond disaster to reopen after nearly two years
VICTORIA – A gold and copper mine in British Columbia’s Interior is reopening nearly two…
Viral video of failed parking attempt leads to charges for Vancouver teen
VANCOUVER – An online video showing the end of a teen’s joy ride may be…
Four-year-old child dies after fall from upstairs window of B.C. home
LANGLEY, B.C. – A toddler has died after falling from the upstairs window of a…
Canada beats Sweden 54-44 at Canada Cup international wheelchair rugby tournament
RICHMOND, B.C. – The host Canadian squad opened up the 2016 Canada Cup international wheelchair…
City mystified as large tree suddenly topples in Vancouver’s West End
VANCOUVER – A huge tree has toppled in Vancouver’s West End, damaging two low-rise apartments.…
Drug-induced man who stabbed bus passenger sentenced to seven years in prison
KELOWNA, B.C. – A Kelowna, B.C., man has been sentenced to seven years in prison…
Canadians fall to Australia, will miss out on chance for gold at Canada Cup
RICHMOND, B.C. – Canada’s hopes of winning a gold medal ended with a 54-43 loss…
B.C. Lions down Calgary Stampeders 20-18 in Wally Buono’s return to coaching
VANCOUVER – Winning hasn’t gotten old for Wally Buono. Chris Rainey brought a punt back…
Game Boy Disease? There’s a cure for that with wearable technology: doctor
VANCOUVER – When patients visit Dr. Vahid Sahiholnasab for a routine check-up, he often asks…
Federal government invests $150 million for affordable housing in B.C.
VANCOUVER – The federal government has announced it will invest $150 million in affordable housing…
Officers to testify against ex-RCMP spokesman accused of sex assault in B.C.
VANCOUVER – A three week trial is expected next year for the RCMP’s former chief…