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PM, ministers wrap cabinet retreat focused on challenging fall agenda
SUDBURY, Ont. – Justin Trudeau is acknowledging that his government faces a tough year ahead…
Canada ‘missed the boat’ on economic policies to mitigate climate change: doctor
VANCOUVER – Canada "has missed the boat" when it comes to developing renewable energy resources…
Kurdi family settles into life in Canada, but still no luck finding a home
COQUITLAM, B.C. – Shergo Kurdi lifts his shirt to reveal a pale, mottled patchwork of…
Canada ‘missed the boat’ on economic policies to mitigate climate change: doctor
VANCOUVER – Canada “has missed the boat” when it comes to developing renewable energy resources…
Evacuation order, alert issued as wildfire flares north of West Kelowna, B.C.
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – Officials say cooler temperatures have helped British Columbia crews battling a…
Young dog tossed into dumpster in Coquitlam, B.C., died of heat exposure: SPCA
COQUITLAM, B.C. – The SPCA hopes someone can help them identify two people seen tossing…
Corrective to Aug. 16 story on B.C. real estate tax
COQUITLAM, B.C. – The Canadian Press erroneously reported on Aug. 16 that British Columbia has…
Mounties say female members can wear specially developed hijab if they choose
OTTAWA – The RCMP says its female members can wear a hijab if they choose.…
Global Affairs says one Canadian killed, one injured in Italian earthquake
OTTAWA – One Canadian was killed and another was injured during this week’s devastating earthquake…
West Kelowna kicks off World Music festival
KELOWNA – Enjoy free, family entertainment at West Kelowna World Music Festival Friday, Aug. 26…
Crystal ball-like web tool could help patients with lung disease: B.C. doctor
VANCOUVER – Millions of people who feel like they’re suffocating from the symptoms of a…
Elusive snake finally coaxed out of drain pipe under Victoria street
VICTORIA – A reclusive reptile that has been living in a storm drain below the…
Early-morning fire causes significant damage at Vancouver Sikh temple
VANCOUVER – Damage is extensive following a fire at a Sikh temple in south Vancouver.…
Airbnb host recruitment campaign aggressive, says Vancouver councillor
Vancouver’s rental vacancy rate remains critically low, so the latest recruitment campaign from Airbnb concerns…
Photo of separated elderly couple draws attention to bed shortage in B.C.
VANCOUVER – Every time the elevator doors open at Wolfram Gottschalk’s care home and he…
Man in serious condition following targeted shooting in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – A man is in hospital following what police say was a targeted shooting…
Bangladesh police kill 3, including Canadian suspect in Dhaka attack
NEW DELHI – Police in Bangladesh killed three suspected militants Saturday, including a man they…
New Fraser Health poster campaign raises awareness of opioid overdoses
SURREY, B.C. – Fraser Health has launched a poster ad campaign bolstering its ongoing drive…
Man dies in British Columbia after he is hit by passenger train
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. – The coroner’s service in British Columbia is confirming the death of…
Arrival of second influx of Syrians will be smoother: immigrant support groups
VANCOUVER – Many of the immigrant support groups that leapt into overdrive less than a…
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100-year-old runner from India inspires at Americas Masters Games in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – It took 100-year-old Indian runner Man Kaur almost a minute and a half…
Solutions near for elderly couple living in separate care homes: family
VANCOUVER – The family of an elderly husband and wife in British Columbia who were…
Two dead, three injured after car crashes into tree, pole in downtown Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Two people are dead after their vehicle hit a tree in downtown Vancouver,…
68-year-old driver, passenger, 70, victims of deadly Vancouver crash
Vancouver Police say a 68-year-old man and 70-year-old woman were the victims of the single…