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B.C.’s new child watchdog says tragic child deaths drive his quest for change
VICTORIA – The deaths of three girls and the anguish of a mother who needed…
Many Canadians feel ill prepared for career change: Survey
VICTORIA – A survey found nearly half of those questioned plan to make a career…
Lack of comparable opioid overdose stats across Canada hinders response: experts
VANCOUVER – Hundreds have died across the country, but the true magnitude of Canada’s surging…
Missing young mother found dead just north of Vancouver, says police
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – Police confirm the body of a missing woman who was the…
Canucks recall goaltender Michael Garteig from ECHL Alaska Aces
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks recalled goaltender Michael Garteig from the ECHL Alaska Aces on…
Canadian government says B.C. man dead, another Canadian under arrest in Mexico
VANCOUVER – A Canadian killed in Mexico has been identified by family and friends as…
Margaret Atwood compares UBC probe of Steven Galloway to Salem witch trials
VANCOUVER – Margaret Atwood says the University of British Columbia’s investigation of fellow author Steven…
Illicit drug overdose deaths climbing in B.C. despite official efforts
VANCOUVER – The death toll from illicit drugs will likely continue rising because of stronger…
Police bust B.C. crime ring accused of reselling stolen baby formula in China
Vancouver police have cracked down on a crime ring accused of stealing so much baby…
Eight years for B.C. man convicted of manslaughter of former common-law partner
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A British Columbia man has been sentenced to just over eight…
Corrective to Nov. 17 story on the number of Saskatchewan opioid overdoses
VANCOUVER – A Canadian Press story on Thursday based on information provided by the Saskatchewan…
A look at how up to date provinces keep their opioid overdose numbers
VANCOUVER – A look at how up to date the provinces have kept the statistics…
Ailing Vancouver Aquarium beluga stumps vets following offspring’s sudden death
VANCOUVER – The sudden illness of a female beluga whale at the Vancouver Aquarium following…
Dead humpback whale found tangled in defunct fish farm in B.C.
BELLA BELLA, B.C. – A dead humpback whale has been found stuck in equipment at…
WHL Roundup: Royals beat Pats 5-3; Regina suffers first regulation-time loss
VICTORIA – Griffen Outhouse did his part to hand the Regina Pats their first regulation-time…
Canucks blow three-goal lead, Hossa scores winner in OT for Blackhawks
VANCOUVER – The Chicago Blackhawks got to celebrate twice Saturday. Marian Hossa scored at 4:04…
Deadly day on roads south of Vancouver, with three dead in two crashes
VANCOUVER – Three people are dead following a pair of fatal crashes south of Vancouver.…
Former coal baron’s Victoria castle now a popular tourism – and wedding – spot
VICTORIA – The grey, cool mist of an autumn morning briefly hides the full glory…
Health of Vancouver Aquarium’s lone beluga whale deteriorates
VANCOUVER – An ailing beluga whale at the Vancouver Aquarium appears to have taken another…
Investigators examining death of man in Prince George, B.C., jail
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – An investigation has been launched into the death of a man…
John Nuraney, B.C.’s first elected Muslim MLA dies; Clark pays tribute
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s first Muslim elected to the provincial legislature has died. John Nuraney…
Man accused in B.C. school stabbing breaks silence in court
CHILLIWACK, B.C. – A man accused in a deadly stabbing at a British Columbia high…
B.C. commits to indigenous control of child welfare after release of report
VANCOUVER – British Columbia is committed to First Nations taking over child-welfare decisions in their…
Toronto’s Gloria Ui Young Kim wins Women In the Director’s Chair film award
VANCOUVER – Toronto-based filmmaker Gloria Ui Young Kim has won a lucrative national award from…