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University of B.C. unveils draft sexual assault policy in wake of complaints
VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia has unveiled its draft sexual assault policy, but…
Behaviour of mentally ill dad who killed kids doesn’t stick out: psych nurse
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – A mentally ill British Columbia man who killed his three children…
Wildfire prompts Cenovus, Canadian Natural to shut Pelican Lake production
WABASCA, Alta. – An out-of-control wildfire in northern Alberta has prompted two companies to curtail…
Small World: Nick Moore, Jonathon Jennings reunited with B.C. Lions
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – While starring at the University of Toledo, Nick Moore used to come…
Shell donates controversial Arctic exploration permits for protected area
Shell Canada is donating its controversial Arctic energy exploration permits to clear the way for…
Report finds Victoria police officer used reasonable force in fatal shooting
VICTORIA – An officer with the Victoria Police Department has been cleared of wrongdoing in…
A list of Canadians wrongly convicted
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has awarded Ivan Henry over $8 million…
Whitecaps overcomes deficit to beat Fury in Canadian championships semifinal
VANCOUVER – Coach Carl Robinson turned to his veterans to protect the Vancouver Whitecaps’ pride.…
Judge awards $8M to B.C. man wrongfully imprisoned for 27 years
VANCOUVER – A man who was wrongfully convicted on sexual assault charges has been awarded…
B.C. justice branch says nurses, pharmacists OK to help in assisted dying
VANCOUVER – When Dr. Ellen Wiebe performed her first assisted death of a new legal…
Owner makes emotional plea, offers $10,000 reward for return of golden eagle
DELTA, B.C. – The British Columbia owner of a unique golden eagle statue worth millions…
Jamie Cudmore to captain Canadian men’s rugby team against Japan
VANCOUVER – Jamie Cudmore will captain the Canadian men’s rugby team in Saturday’s test match…
Canadian bobsledders take up golf with goal of improving focus, mental toughness
WHISTLER, B.C. – Chris Spring and Justin Kripps take swing after swing at the soggy…
B.C. premier sheds personal silence to help fight sexual violence with law
VANCOUVER – British Columbia Premier Christy Clark says she was 13 years old when an…
Northwestern B.C. woman accused of stealing cab after spray painting driver
TERRACE, B.C. – A northwestern B.C. woman has been arrested after what police describe as…
B.C. Appeals Court orders new hearing for convicted airport drug smuggler
VANCOUVER – A man found guilty of using his job at the Vancouver airport to…
Canadian men’s rugby team set to host Japan in Anscombe’s first match in charge
VANCOUVER – Mark Anscombe isn’t wading into the shallow end for his first match as…
Arrest made, arson charges pending following two major Saanich, B.C., fires
SAANICH, B.C. – Police say they have arrested a man suspected of setting two high-profile…
B.C. premier says one step at a time to prevent sexual violence
BURNABY, B.C. – British Columbia Premier Christy Clark says she is finally speaking out about…
Volunteer opportunities in Kamloops this week
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for June 9 to June 16, 2016 The Hamlets at Westsyde Grand…
Walmart Canada will no longer accept Visa due to ‘unacceptably high’ fees
TORONTO – Walmart says it intends to join the list of retailers in Canada that…
Hall of Famer Gordie Howe did it all in career that spanned five decades
In a country where hockey is king, Gordie Howe ruled for decades. A Canadian icon,…
‘Craft cannabis’ growers fight for legal role, say B.C. jobs, tourism at stake
VANCOUVER – Travis Lane has been growing marijuana since high school, when his first pot…
NDP motion calls on feds to decriminalize marijuana before legalizing it
OTTAWA – The New Democrats are urging the Liberal government to decriminalize pot before they…