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Squamish Nation files court case to overturn NEB approval of Trans Mountain
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia First Nation has launched a court challenge to overturn the…
Trudeau touts Canadian tech industry at new Microsoft centre in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a new Microsoft development centre in downtown Vancouver…
Firefighters extinguish small wildfire near West Kelowna, B.C.
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – A fire that forced evacuations of several homes near West Kelowna,…
Police probe theft of tiger skin from historic Victoria watering hole
Victoria Police are on the hunt for a tiger skin stolen off the wall of…
Replica biplanes unveiled to mark 100th anniversary of Vimy battle
LANGLEY, B.C. – When air cadet Richard Knopp was helping to build a replica World…
Police probe theft of tiger skin from historic Victoria watering hole
VICTORIA – Daring cat burglars have stolen an iconic Bengal tiger skin that was mounted…
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…
Coffee struck from list of possible cancer-causing agents
LONDON – Go on, have another cup. Coffee is now off the list of things…
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…
Harassment and weapons charges face ex-husband who created revenge website
VANCOUVER – A B.C. man who is alleged to have created a revenge website aimed…
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…
Canada must deal with harmful drugs for seniors with national strategy: study
VANCOUVER – A new study says Canada urgently needs a national strategy to ensure people…
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…