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Two people found dead in home in Williams Lake, B.C.
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. – Two people have been found dead by police in a home…
Toll reaches almost four a day in B.C.’s overdose crisis: coroner
VICTORIA – Nearly four people died every day last month from an illicit drug overdose…
One person killed in shooting, another in custody after attack in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. – Police say a fatal shooting at a hotel in Nanaimo, B.C., appears…
Self-preservation, not profit behind accused human smugglers actions: lawyer
VANCOUVER – Four men accused of smuggling dozens of Tamil migrants into Canada were simply…
Union: majority of staff at two B.C. newspapers approve deal to save some jobs
VANCOUVER – A union representing staff at two B.C. newspapers says the employees have voted…
B.C. party leaders want legal cannabis age set above 18 years old
VANCOUVER – The leaders of British Columbia’s two main political parties agree that 18 is…
Experts reflect on British Columbia’s reputation for political eccentricity
VANCOUVER – It was a memorable way for British Columbia’s female legislators to reprimand one…
Murder charges laid following shooting death in Nanaimo, B.C., police say
NANAIMO, B.C. – A man has been charged with first-degree murder following the shooting death…
Investigation says toxin killed the Vancouver aquarium’s beluga whales
VANCOUVER – A toxin was the cause of death for two beluga whales at the…
Canucks sign forward Jonathan Dahlen to three-year entry level contract
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Jonathan Dahlen to a three-year entry level…
B.C. election: Key developments from Day 11 on the campaign trail
VANCOUVER – A look at some key developments from Day 11 of the B.C. election…
Forestry firm halts operations, offers condolences for deaths of three workers
WOSS, B.C. – The company operating a train that derailed and killed three people in…
Judgment in July as trial wraps for four men accused of smuggling Tamil migrants
VANCOUVER – The trial for four men charged with smuggling dozens of Tamil migrants to…
Corey Small and Logan Schuss lead Stealth to 13-7 win over Mammoth
LANGLEY, B.C. – Corey Small and Logan Schuss each had three goals and four assists…
Police and border agencies find cash, guns, fentanyl in investigation
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – A months-long investigation started by New Westminster investigators has resulted in…
Democracy Watch appeals court decision over B.C. Liberals’ fundraising
VANCOUVER – The group Democracy Watch is appealing a B.C. Supreme Court decision tossing out…
B.C. election: Key developments from Day 14
VANCOUVER – A look at some key developments from Day 14 of the B.C. election…
Health Canada to allow more access to prescription heroin to curb opioid crisis
VANCOUVER – Health Canada’s proposal to loosen regulations on importing prescription-grade heroin to treat opioid…
Winston Blackmore told police he didn’t know wife was 15 years old: trial
CRANBROOK, B.C. – The trial of a British Columbia religious leader charged with polygamy heard…
Teck Resources sees big surge in Q1 profit, sales but falls short of estimates
VANCOUVER – Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B) had a big increase in first-quarter profits thanks to…
WorkSafeBC, TSB take over as RCMP wrap up probe into fatal B.C. derailment
WOSS, B.C. – An RCMP investigation into a train derailment that killed three people on…
Oops! Serena Williams made pregnancy public by accident
VANCOUVER – Serena Williams says she was taking a personal photo of her progressing pregnancy…
Experts to advise Kamloops, B.C. on proposed mine’s potential health effects
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Councillors in Kamloops, B.C., have called on experts to advise them on…
Goldcorp beats expectations with US$170M net income on lower costs
VANCOUVER – Goldcorp (TSX:G) beat expectations in first quarter results with profits rising to US$170…