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Taylor Hall scores winner, Devils beat Canucks 2-1 in overtime
Vancouver’s power play has been a subject of concern as of late, and that isn’t…
Community of Merritt, B.C., rallies to find work for laid-off Tolko employees
MERRITT, B.C. – Another day-long jobs fair is being held in Merritt, B.C., as the…
Federal Crown vying to stop private prosecution in B.C. dam collapse case
VANCOUVER – The federal government is moving to stay an advocacy group’s private prosecution against…
Canada’s party for Trump: Poutine, salmon, and a reduced bill for taxpayers
WASHINGTON – As the Canadian government prepares its quadrennial U.S. presidential inauguration bash at its…
Interior Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week
Kamloops, BC – Literacy in Kamloops (LinK) and its partners have planned an annual, week-long…
Supremacist group distributes racist pamphlets for U.S. King Jr. holiday
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Police in Abbotsford, B.C., aren’t sure if they’re dealing with a growing…
New study finds HIV treatment could contribute to syphilis outbreak
VANCOUVER – Researchers at the University of British Columbia say a drug treatment that is…
Charges laid after charity and Vancouver businesses hit by thief
VANCOUVER – A 35-year-old Vancouver man has been arrested and charged with several offences following…
Trudeau affirms support of NATO after Trump brands alliance obsolete
OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau has affirmed Canada's support of NATO, days after president-elect Donald Trump's…
WHL Roundup: Griffen Outhouse perfect in Royals 3-0 shutout of Giants
LANGLEY, B.C. – Griffen Outhouse stopped all 25 shots he faced as the Victoria Royals…
Emotional plea from husband of B.C. mom who was found dead
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – The grieving husband of a New Westminster, B.C., woman found dead…
Some facts on illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C.
VICTORIA – Some facts about illicit drug overdose deaths in 2016 in British Columbia: —…
Police investigate death of a young child in an East Vancouver home
VANCOUVER – Police are investigating the death of a young child in Vancouver. In a…
U.S. challenges wine sales in B.C., seeks shelf space for American producers
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s decision to sell only B.C. wines in grocery stores appears to…
B.C. set record for drug overdose deaths last year, appeals for federal help
VICTORIA – More than 900 people died in British Columbia last year from illicit drug…
Avalanche warning issued for parts of northern British Columbia and Alberta
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – A special avalanche warning has been issued for parts of northern British…
Jury begins deliberations for accused human smugglers linked to MV Sun Sea
VANCOUVER – The fate of four men accused of using a derelict cargo ship to…
Legal battle launched in Vancouver over opposition to Moby Dick restaurant
VANCOUVER – A condo council on Vancouver's waterfront is named in a civil lawsuit over…
B.C. Mountie who bought cocaine is handed conditional discharge
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A former Mountie from the Kamloops, B.C., detachment will not be serving…
Mounties seize marijuana, cash in Chilliwack, B.C., dial-a-dope bust
CHILLIWACK, B.C. – Police say an alleged dial-a-dope ring has been shut down in Chilliwack,…
Vancouver golf courses set to reopen after unprecedented 7-week closure
VANCOUVER – There have more than just the usual hazards on Vancouver’s public golf courses…
Canucks captain Henrik Sedin records 1,000th NHL point with goal against Luongo
VANCOUVER – Henrik Sedin beat a friend and former teammate for the 1,000th point of…
North Vancouver mountain peak named for deceased search and rescue volunteer
VANCOUVER – A mountain peak on British Columbia’s North Shore is being named in honour…
B.C. Premier Christy Clark no longer receiving stipend from party
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s premier says she is no longer receiving an annual stipend from…