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No arrests after suspected targeted shooting in Vancouver injures woman
VANCOUVER – An apparently targeted shooting has seriously injured a 42-year-old woman in Vancouver. Police…
Stranded crew receives load of Christmas cheer that includes pig, tree, presents
SATURNA ISLAND, B.C. – The stranded crew of an empty container ship tied up in…
Trudeau sells Trans Mountain decision, talks overdose deaths during B.C. visit
VANCOUVER – During his first visit to British Columbia since the controversial approval of the…
Hockey stick assist credited for helping save bald eagle near Revelstoke, B.C.
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – An injured eagle that was coaxed to safety in southeastern British Columbia…
Canucks still searching for 60-minute effort ahead of rematch with Jets
VANCOUVER – It has become a familiar and troubling trend for the Vancouver Canucks on…
Germany had monitored Berlin truck attack suspect for months
BERLIN – German officials had deemed the Tunisian man being sought in a manhunt across…
Endangered killer whale found dead on B.C. coast
SECHELT, B.C. – A dead killer whale found on British Columbia’s coast has been identified…
Four environmentally sensitive parcels of lands around B.C. to be protected
VICTORIA – Four properties have been added to British Columbia’s collection of environmentally sensitive lands.…
Safety board investigates serious injury suffered by worker at B.C. rail yard
DELTA, B.C. – The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has begun an investigation into an…
B.C. ‘disappointed’ with New Brunswick ‘deal on health funding with Ottawa
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s health minister says he’s disappointed New Brunswick negotiated what appears to…
B.C. veterinarian saves puppy with opioid-reversing naloxone
SAANICH, B.C. – A Victoria-area veterinarian who used naloxone to revive a puppy that ate…
More than 100 dogs rescued from Chinese meat festival to find new lives in Canada
TORONTO – An animal protection organization says more than 100 dogs who were destined for…
Publicist: British singer George Michael dead at age 53
LONDON – George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy…
Forensic engineering certificate first of its kind in Canada: University of Toronto
TORONTO – Doug Perovic loves his job, but he also wishes he didn't have to…
Search on for two hikers missing on BC’s Cypress Mountain
VANCOUVER – North Shore Rescue says it is standing down for the night in the…
Prescription opioid use grew in B.C. ahead of overdose crisis: study
VANCOUVER – The number of people using prescription opioids long-term in British Columbia was growing…
‘Star Wars’ princess Carrie Fisher dead at 60
NEW YORK – No one could make us laugh through the pain like Carrie Fisher.…
B.C.’s LNG minister predicts northern coast LNG decision by mid-2017
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s minister of natural gas development is offering an optimistic prediction about…
B.C. expects strong 2017 after leading the country in retail sales growth
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government predicts 2017 will be another strong year for retail…
Ryan Miller makes 36 saves, Canucks hang on to beat Kings 2-1
VANCOUVER – Ryan Miller had an easy time in the first period Wednesday night. The…
B.C. students post higher grades, graduation rates: Education Ministry
VICTORIA – Three annual reports released by the Ministry of Education show the number of…
Senior Vancouver police officer charged with sex crimes and breach of trust
VANCOUVER – A 29-year member of the Vancouver police department is facing several charges including…
Couple charged in runaway cheetah case near Creston, B.C.
CRESTON, B.C. – Two people have been charged more than a year after a cheetah…
Heavy snow, collisions wreak havoc on highways in southern B.C.
VICTORIA – Heavy snow and related accidents are causing traffic snarls along many highways in…