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20-year-old B.C. man whose baby died of injuries charged with manslaughter
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. – A charge of aggravated assault has been upgraded to manslaughter against…
Man accused of killing B.C. high school student maintains silence
SURREY, B.C. – The case against a man accused of stabbing two girls at an…
Mark Nichols has Team Gushue off to strong start at Tour Challenge
CRANBROOK, B.C. – Mark Nichols led Team Gushue to a pair of important wins on…
Slight respite in flooding near Port Alberni, B.C., but new storm due to hit
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. – Waters of the swollen Somass River near Port Alberni, B.C., have…
Anonymous donor gives hundreds of indigenous works to B.C. museum
VANCOUVER – An extensive collection of indigenous art valued at about $7 million is being…
Memorial service was held for Leonard Cohen on Thursday in Quebec
Montreal musical icon Leonard Cohen was returned home for a traditional Jewish memorial service Thursday,…
High waves challenge for crews lifting sunken tugboat off B.C. coast
BELLA BELLA, B.C. – As crews prepare the daunting task of lifting a 30-metre tug…
Police watchdog’s report notes suicides after arrest, lack of body cameras
VANCOUVER – The annual report from British Columbia’s police watchdog agency highlights several concerns about…
Canada still committed to NATO, Sajjan says, after Trump’s campaign threats
VANCOUVER – The federal defence minister says Canada’s commitment to NATO remains unwavering after comments…
WHL Roundup: Matthew Phillips strikes twice as Royals double up Americans
VICTORIA – Matthew Phillips struck twice as the Victoria Royals doubled up the Tri-City Americans…
Michelle Englot slides into Tour Challenge quarters with win over Chelsea Carey
CRANBROOK, B.C. – Winnipeg’s Michelle Englot earned a spot in the quarter-finals of the Tour…
Researchers worried killer whale population will flatline with female deaths
VANCOUVER – The death of a single wild animal is not usually significant, but for…
Mother skeptical of investigation into son’s deadly overdose at treatment centre
VANCOUVER – The mother of young Coquitlam, B.C., man who died in substance-abuse treatment centre…
UBC anthropology museum displays handmade textiles from around the globe
VANCOUVER – The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia is showcasing handmade…
Canada needs pot-impaired driver education before legalizing, says CAA
OTTAWA – The Canadian Automobile Association is lobbying for a government-funded public education program to…
B.C. teachers want immediate action on Supreme Court win, Clark says time needed
VICTORIA – The president of the teacher’s union in British Columbia said Monday he expects…
Treatment centre compliant with regulations, says report on overdose death
VANCOUVER – Three days after Brandon Jansen entered his 11th treatment centre for an addiction…
Vancouver asks court to order homeless campers off city-owned land
VANCOUVER – A B.C. Supreme Court judge is considering the fate of a homeless camp…
First Nation says sunken tug lifted from ocean after 33 days in B.C. waters
BELLA BELLA, B.C. – A sunken tug has been lifted from the waters off British…
Judge asked to stop probe into suspended police chief over social-media conduct
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia Supreme Court judge is being asked to stop an external…
Vancouver Canucks re-assign forward Jake Virtanen to the AHL’s Utica Comets
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have re-assigned Jake Virtanen to the American Hockey League’s Utica…
B.C.’s new child watchdog says tragic child deaths drive his quest for change
VICTORIA – The deaths of three girls and the anguish of a mother who needed…
Many Canadians feel ill prepared for career change: Survey
VICTORIA – A survey found nearly half of those questioned plan to make a career…
Lack of comparable opioid overdose stats across Canada hinders response: experts
VANCOUVER – Hundreds have died across the country, but the true magnitude of Canada’s surging…