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From Africa to Vancouver: Erik Gudbranson ready to step up with Canucks
VANCOUVER – Erik Gudbranson went to Africa and wound up in Vancouver. The bruising defenceman…
Colin Montgomerie wins in British Columbia
VICTORIA – Colin Montgomerie won the Pacific Links Bear Mountain Championship on Sunday, outlasting Scott…
Tent cities, homelessness, key issues at Union of B.C. Municipalities convention
VICTORIA – Municipal politicians from across British Columbia have gathered in Victoria this week for…
Drugs, infrastructure, Uber, up for discussion at B.C.’s municipal convention
VICTORIA – Delegates to the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention take a closer look…
Find mill shooter not guilty because he was depressed: defence lawyer says
NANAIMO, B.C. – A defence lawyer says the man accused of murdering two of his…
Swiss bank UBS report says Vancouver real estate market tops housing bubble risk
VANCOUVER – When it comes to overpriced real estate, Vancouver’s “bubble risk” is unmatched on…
Timeline of proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG project in British Columbia
RICHMOND, B.C. – Here is a timeline for the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG project: Feb.…
Stolen Edmonton statue of women’s rights pioneer Emily Murphy recovered, man arrested
EDMONTON — An Alberta man is facing charges after bits and pieces of a statue…
Premier says B.C. to spend additional $10 million in battle against overdoses
VICTORIA – British Columbia will create a centre to research drug addiction and provide education…
B.C. mill shooter guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder
NANAIMO, B.C. – The wife and daughter of a man killed in a shooting at…
Techera scores twice, has two assists as Whitecaps defeat Central FC
VANCOUBER, B.C. – His nickname in Spanish is El Bicho. That translates into The Bug.…
Disappearance of playground fund shocks parents, students, at Surrey school
SURREY, B.C. – More than two years of fundraising for a new playground at a…
Can you help coroner identify man found dead 20 years ago in West Vancouver?
VANCOUVER – The BC Coroners Service is asking for the public’s help in identifying a…
Aging Pattullo Bridge must be replaced or closed by 2023 says report
VANCOUVER – A report to Translink warns an aging bridge in Metro Vancouver may not…
B.C. man who thought he’d have sex with woman’s daughter gets big surprise
BURNABY, B.C. – RCMP say a 56-year-old British Columbia man has been arrested and charged…
Two arrests made in two separate homicide cases in Vancouver
VANCOUBER, B.C. – Vancouver police say arrests have been made in two unrelated cases of…
Biyombo’s departure after just one season leaves big void for Toronto Raptors
BURNABY, B.C. – Kyle Lowry says there were times last season when the Toronto Raptors…
‘Duchess’ blazer by Canadian brand Smythe apparent staple for Kate
HAIDA GWAII, B.C. – Toronto-based fashion label Smythe has become an apparent favourite of the…
A look at where the royals are going Saturday
VICTORIA – Here are details of the royal tour by the Duke and Duchess of…
War canoe takes Prince William and Kate to Haida Gwaii as royal tour winds down
HAIDA GWAII, B.C. – Prince William and Kate arrived at a small village off the…
Raptors lock arms during anthems ahead of pre-season game against Warriors
VANCOUVER – True to their word, the Toronto Raptors took a stand on Saturday by…
First Nations use royal visit as platform to talk reconciliation, environment
VANCOUVER – As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured British Columbia and the Yukon…
Boat owned by Jamie’s Whaling Station runs aground near Tofino, B.C.
TOFINO, B.C. – Another boat owned by a whale-watching company in Tofino, B.C., ran into…
McDavid with two points, Oilers down Kings split-squad 3-2 in pre-season
VERNON, B.C. – Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers…