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Papers discuss fracking impact on B.C. dams, province defends approach
VANCOUVER – Officials at British Columbia’s public power utility raised concerns as early as 2009…
Family’s home sale mired in uncertainty in wake of B.C. foreign buyers’ tax
COQUITLAM, B.C. – Cardboard moving boxes are piled about the living room of an otherwise…
‘Protective’ feline takes on inquisitive pit bull in Saanich, B.C.
SAANICH, B.C. – The owners of an elderly cat named Baby say their pet’s sudden…
Canada aims to spread Chinese immigrants across country: John McCallum
VANCOUVER – Canada’s immigration minister says it appears the country needs more newcomers, but as…
Special prosecutor named in case of B.C. politician who stepped down as Liberal
VICTORIA – A special prosecutor has been appointed in the case of a member of…
Justin Trudeau to be among Tragically Hip fans at Kingston, Ont., show
TORONTO – Justin Trudeau plans to join Tragically Hip fans Saturday night in Kingston, Ont.,…
Renowned B.C. garden ejects U.S. couple for dressing in Victorian-era garb
SAANICH, B.C. – A Washington state couple says they knew they’d face the occasional unanticipated…
Vandals even dumped paint in fridge of new North Vancouver house: police
VANCOUVER – Police in North Vancouver say vandals dumped over 15 pails of paint on…
Canadian women’s fashion retailer Aritzia makes plans to go public
After more than three decades, fashion retailer Aritzia is going public. The Vancouver-based company announced…
Ballard Power Systems shares soar after Toyota distribution deal in Japan
VANCOUVER – Shares in Ballard Power Systems gained nearly 10 per cent Thursday after the…
CFL West lead, ticket sales, on the line as Lions host Stampeders
VANCOUVER – It’s not exactly a playoff game, but for the B.C. Lions meeting the…
RCMP ask seasonal residents for help finding missing Okanagan woman
ENDERBY, B.C. – Police are issuing a plea to seasonal residents of the Enderby, B.C.,…
VIA Rail in talks to offer $5 fares to ‘at risk’ groups along B.C. ‘highway of tears’
VANCOUVER – Via Rail has joined discussions with the British Columbia government, First Nations and…
Whitecaps looking for answers as they try to stay in playoff race
VANCOUVER – Carl Robinson has heard the question many times over the last few weeks…
Kurdi says haunting photo of Syrian boy risks prolonging Middle Eastern conflict
VANCOUVER – The aunt of a Syrian toddler who was shown in a haunting photo…
Safety group calls for better tracking of amusement park injuries
TORONTO – As fairs and exhibitions are held across the country in the coming weeks,…
Death of man in Terrace, B.C., prompts police watchdog investigation
SURREY, B.C. – The province’s police watchdog is investigating after a man in Terrace, B.C.,…
Highlights of British Columbia’s climate plan
RICHMOND, B.C. – Here are the highlights of B.C.’s Climate Leadership Plan released Friday. Under…
Mitchell and Stampeders beat Lion 37-9 in a showdown for first in West
VANCOUVER – Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell and the Calgary Stampeders may have the best record…
Vancouver’s Chinatown grapples with growing pains of affordability, development
VANCOUVER – The transformation of Vancouver’s Chinatown, fuelled by a changing population, crisis of affordability…
Notable cases from the history of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association has waged many civil rights battles since…
Just show up: No reservations required at some camping spots on Vancouver Island
VICTORIA – Caretaker Peter Murphy says every camper asks the same question about staying at…
Conservative critic calls for coal mine development in southeast B.C.
CRANBROOK, B.C. – The Conservative party’s natural resources critic is calling on the federal Liberals…
B.C. Lions to head on the road for their upcoming next two CFL games
VANCOUVER – It’s a good thing the B.C. Lions feel they’re at home on the…