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Indigenous prof quits committee after university brings back John Furlong
VANCOUVER – The only indigenous professor on a committee working on a new sexual assault…
B.C. premier says five conditions met on Trans Mountain pipeline
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark announced British Columbia’s support for the expansion of the Trans…
Vancouver Island health officials say flu is putting strain on resources
VICTORIA – Health resources are being stretched on Vancouver Island during a flu season that…
CP Rail train carrying coal derails near Ashcroft, B.C.
ASHCROFT, B.C. – A Canadian Pacific Railway freight train carrying coal derailed near Ashcroft, B.C.,…
Refugee seeker turned reluctant captain of Tamil migrant ship not guilty: lawyer
VANCOUVER – The captain of a vessel that arrived on British Columbia’s shores carrying hundreds…
No cars in river after train derails near Ashcroft, B.C.: CP Railway
ASHCROFT, B.C. – Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says no coal cars ended up in the…
Two Hamilton men facing conspiracy to commit murder charges in B.C.
RICHMOND, B.C. – Police have laid charges against two men from Hamilton after investigating the…
Family says brain of recently deceased rodeo champion to be donated to research
VANCOUVER – The family of a Canadian bull riding champion who was found dead Monday…
B.C. Liberals report donations in ‘real time,’ raise $12.3 million in 2016
VICTORIA – The British Columbia Liberal Party says it will begin posting its political donations…
Sri Lankan man owned ship that smuggled Tamil migrants to Canada: Crown
VANCOUVER – A Sri Lankan man accused of human smuggling was the owner of the…
Coal train derailment near Ashcroft, B.C., causes water contamination
ASHCROFT, B.C. – A health authority in British Columbia says a recent train derailment that…
Taylor Hall scores winner, Devils beat Canucks 2-1 in overtime
Vancouver’s power play has been a subject of concern as of late, and that isn’t…
Community of Merritt, B.C., rallies to find work for laid-off Tolko employees
MERRITT, B.C. – Another day-long jobs fair is being held in Merritt, B.C., as the…
Federal Crown vying to stop private prosecution in B.C. dam collapse case
VANCOUVER – The federal government is moving to stay an advocacy group’s private prosecution against…
Supremacist group distributes racist pamphlets for U.S. King Jr. holiday
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Police in Abbotsford, B.C., aren’t sure if they’re dealing with a growing…
New study finds HIV treatment could contribute to syphilis outbreak
VANCOUVER – Researchers at the University of British Columbia say a drug treatment that is…
Charges laid after charity and Vancouver businesses hit by thief
VANCOUVER – A 35-year-old Vancouver man has been arrested and charged with several offences following…
WHL Roundup: Griffen Outhouse perfect in Royals 3-0 shutout of Giants
LANGLEY, B.C. – Griffen Outhouse stopped all 25 shots he faced as the Victoria Royals…
Emotional plea from husband of B.C. mom who was found dead
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – The grieving husband of a New Westminster, B.C., woman found dead…
Some facts on illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C.
VICTORIA – Some facts about illicit drug overdose deaths in 2016 in British Columbia: —…
Police investigate death of a young child in an East Vancouver home
VANCOUVER – Police are investigating the death of a young child in Vancouver. In a…
U.S. challenges wine sales in B.C., seeks shelf space for American producers
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s decision to sell only B.C. wines in grocery stores appears to…
B.C. set record for drug overdose deaths last year, appeals for federal help
VICTORIA – More than 900 people died in British Columbia last year from illicit drug…
Avalanche warning issued for parts of northern British Columbia and Alberta
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – A special avalanche warning has been issued for parts of northern British…