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Internet meme for ‘Suicide Squad’ film ridicules death of Amanda Todd: mom
VANCOUVER – A mock movie poster for “Suicide Squad” depicting Amanda Todd with celebrities who…
Four Mount Polley mine protesters arrested at company’s Vancouver office
VANCOUVER – Police say four people have been arrested following a protest against the Mount…
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch ended
UPDATE: 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 8, 2016 THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Environment Canada has ended the severe…
Biker, police dog rescue senior who vanished off Vancouver Island logging road
CHEMAINUS, B.C. – Const. Clay Wurzinger and his police dog had been methodically searching for…
B.C. conflict commissioner clears premier on second complaint from New Democrat
VICTORIA – B.C. Premier Christy Clark has been cleared for a second time on conflict…
Divers Filion and Benfeito earn Canada yet another Olympic bronze medal
RIO DE JANEIRO – Divers Roseline Filion and Meaghan Benfeito kept Canada's medal streak going…
DFO not in conflict of interest for promoting, safeguarding fishery: LeBlanc
VANCOUVER – Canada’s fisheries minister is dismissing concerns from stakeholder groups over suggestions the government…
Quebec teen found dead in B.C. river after being swept away while fishing
NAKUSP, B.C. – The body of a 19-year-old Quebec man has been pulled from a…
House fire leaves one dead, two with smoke inhalation in Pitt Meadows, B.C.
PITT MEADOWS, B.C. – Firefighters in Pitt Meadows, B.C., confirm a Tuesday evening house fire…
Pot-bellied pig with ‘heart of a lion’ survives mauling, on the road to recovery
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A pig with a profile is getting even more attention in…
Whale watchers witness battle of behemoths in waters off Vancouver Island
VANCOUVER – A whale watching association says a battle between some of the largest creatures…
Suspect dead after RCMP confront terror threat in Strathroy, Ont.: source
OTTAWA – Terrorism suspect Aaron Driver was killed in a confrontation with police in the…
More options for buyers as British Columbia home sales skid, high prices stay
VANCOUVER – Prices remain steep, but prospective homebuyers in British Columbia may be gaining more…
RCMP describe ‘race against time’ in effort to thwart would-be bomber Driver
OTTAWA – An early-morning tip from FBI investigators triggered a “race against time” as police…
Violence in Vancouver’s entertainment district leads to 5th homicide of 2016
Vancouver has recorded its fifth homicide of 2016. A 28-year-old woman has died after an…
Pilot project will soon allow golf carts to putter around two B.C. towns
QUALICUM BEACH, B.C. – Two communities in British Columbia have been selected to test drive…
Earthquakes beat Whitecaps 2-0 for first away win of season
VANCOUVER – Quincy Amarikwa and Simon Dawkins scored to help the San Jose Earthquakes beat…
Earthquakes defeat Whitecaps for first-ever win at BC Place Stadium
VANCOUVER – At a time of the year when they need to be playing at…
Lions hold on to beat Tiger-Cats 45-38 after blowing 20-point lead
VANCOUVER – Manny Arceneaux said he hadn’t done enough to help the B.C. Lions. So…
Canadian drone racer says sport better version of Formula One racing
VICTORIA – Andrew Meyer says he’s chasing the future as he travels the world competing…
10-year-old seriously hurt girl in ‘good spirits’ after B.C. bear attack
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. – A 10-year-old critically injured girl appears to be in good spirits…
B.C. woman hospitalized involuntarily gets legal aid for mental health hearing
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia woman hospitalized against her will under the Mental Health Act…
Man falls while being pursued by black bear in West Vancouver park
VANCOUVER – West Vancouver police say a man who came face to face with a…
Former agriculture minister leaves B.C. Liberals over ‘allegations’
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – A member of the B.C. legislature says he is leaving…