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Vancouver-based Klondex Mines bought up by Hecla Mining in $605 million deal
VANCOUVER – Hecla Mining Co. says it’s buying Vancouver-based gold miner Klondex Mines Ltd. for…
Analyst warns British Columbia gas prices could soon hit a record high
VANCOUVER – Drivers in British Columbia should brace for record high gasoline prices this summer…
B.C. moves to reduce dental surgery wait times for vulnerable patients
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s health minister says the province is working to reduce wait times…
Inspections, training needed to prevent ammonia leaks at ice rinks: experts
VANCOUVER – Some industry experts are asking questions about the staffing and inspections of arenas…
What’s making news in British Columbia
VANCOUVER – GAS PRICES EXPECTED TO CONTINUE UPWARD CLIMB A petroleum industry analyst is warning…
Shorts fired at home in Nanaimo, B.C., police say no injuries reported
NANAIMO, B.C. – Police say there were no injuries after several shots were fired today…
Halfway River First Nation, B.C. sign partnership deal, work on new conservancy
VICTORIA – The B.C. government and Halfway River First Nation have agreed to work together…
Police officers injured while arresting demonstrators opposed to pipeline: RCMP
BURNABY, B.C. – The RCMP say three officers suffered minor injuries while making arrests Monday…
B.C. teachers’ union head calls for ‘mature conversations’ ahead of contract
VANCOUVER – British Columbia will replace a “one-size-fits-all” funding formula for school districts to account…
Sea lion with nylon rope around its neck rescued by Vancouver Aquarium
VANCOUVER – A Steller sea lion that had a thick piece of braided plastic cutting…
What’s making news in British Columbia
VANCOUVER – B.C. TEACHERS PROMISED NEW FUNDING FORMULA Premier John Horgan says the NDP government…
Vancouver university develops program to help kids cope with overdose crisis
NANAIMO, B.C. – Prof. Teri Derksen says an unforgettable image of children playing overdose games…
Vancouver Island university develops program to help kids cope with overdose crisis
NANAIMO, B.C. – Prof. Teri Derksen says an unforgettable image of children playing overdose games…
Transportation Safety Board to probe cause of smoky WestJet flight in B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. – Investigators with the Transportation Safety Board are being sent to Vancouver Island…
B.C. vows to reduce surgical wait times for hip and knee replacements
VANCOUVER – British Columbia will address long wait lists for hip and knee replacements, allowing…
Icy waterfall rescue nets man on date a bravery medal, couple now engaged
VICTORIA – A hiking date on Vancouver Island for two friends turned into a life-saving…
B.C.’s tight rental market has landlords asking personal questions: report
VICTORIA – Some landlords in British are asking prospective tenants for too much personal information…
Alberta cannabis company to build facility in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – An Alberta cannabis production company is expected to produce millions of grams of…
Police seek suspects in alleged violent assault on Surrey, B.C., bus
SURREY, B.C. – Transit police are looking for witnesses in the alleged violent assault of…
Power use rises during Earth Hour in B.C. for first time in decade
VANCOUVER – Despite their best intentions, British Columbians increased their power use during Earth Hour…
Michael Buble announces wife’s pregnancy on Juno Awards in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Michael Buble and wife, actress Luisana Lopilato, are expecting their third child. The…
Rare cholera outbreak on Vancouver Island: ‘We have not seen this before’
VANCOUVER – As many as four people have been infected with cholera in British Columbia,…
British Columbia asks Ottawa for changes to help fight money laundering
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s attorney general wants the federal government to help the province prevent…
High cost of shelter pushes B.C. homeless counts outside urban areas
VICTORIA – The provincial government says homeless counts will be carried out in up to…