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Dog from Iran that had acid thrown in face has successful surgery in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – A seven-month-old puppy from Iran that had acid thrown on her face underwent…
One cannabis store denied, three approved by Kamloops city council
KAMLOOPS – Four more applications for cannabis stores today tested the City of Kamloops bylaws…
Family of missing B.C. cowboy makes emotional appeal for information
MERRITT, B.C. – The family of a ranch manager who went missing near Merritt, B.C.,…
B.C. police watchdog investigates shooting in Kootenay region
SLOCAN, B.C. – The RCMP say the driver of a vehicle was seriously injured when…
Vancouver Coastal Health confirms a second case of measles in the city
VANCOUVER – A second case of measles has been confirmed in Vancouver. Vancouver Coastal Health…
Rail expansion through Port of Vancouver aimed at hiking imports from Asia
VANCOUVER – The federal government, CN Rail and the body that oversees trade through Canada’s…
Charge recommended against man accused of groping seven-year-old on SkyTrain
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – Metro Vancouver Transit Police say a charge of sexual interference has…
B.C. proposes stronger security for witnesses testifying at criminal trials
VICTORIA – British Columbia is proposing changes to its witness protection program in order to…
Former B.C. government policies cost BC Hydro billions, customers to pay more
VICTORIA – The cost of electricity in British Columbia is going up by more than…
New St. Paul’s Hospital gets green light from provincial government
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia government says the replacement of St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver…
RCMP in Kamloops, B.C., say robbery and kidnap victim was found safe
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The Mounties say a woman was found unharmed after she was kidnapped…
PR firm suspends contract with former B.C. premier amid groping accusation
VANCOUVER – A global communications marketing firm says it is suspending its contract with former…
James says B.C. budget puts priorities on NDP’s poverty, environment plans
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s finance minister says the budget she tables Tuesday undertakes development of…
Man in his 20s dies in Vancouver’s fifth fatal collision of 2019
Vancouver police say a man in his 20s died in a car crash Saturday night.…
Warrant issued for man who could be in northern B.C. or northern Alberta: RCMP
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 31-year-old man out…
Vancouver police seek more witnesses, dash-cam video in deadly crash
Vancouver police are looking for the driver of an orange Volkswagen Beetle and believe the…
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh calls for public inquiry over SNC-Lavalin questions
BURNABY, B.C. – Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says a public inquiry is necessary in…
Minister visits museum on Family Day before Tuesday’s budget, touts child care
VICTORIA – British Columbia Finance Minister Carole James spent Family Day highlighting the family focus…
Vancouver Granville community leaders voice support for MP Jody Wilson-Raybould
VANCOUVER – When Jody Wilson-Raybould was demoted in cabinet, a rabbi in her Vancouver Granville…
New child benefit a centrepiece of B.C. budget focused on family affordability
VICTORIA – A new benefit will provide families in British Columbia with tax relief, depending…
B.C. budget includes child fund, climate plan, Indigenous revenue sharing
VICTORIA – The B.C. government maintained its focus on providing programs to help families cope…
B.C. measles outbreak: 33 students, staff asked to stay home from schools
VANCOUVER – Some 33 students and staff at two French-language schools at the centre of…
NDP candidates push for stronger climate action as Singh supports LNG Canada
BURNABY, B.C. – Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is facing calls from within the party…
Tilray to acquire hemp food company Manitoba Harvest for up to $419 million
Cannabis producer Tilray Inc. has signed a deal to acquire Hemp Hearts-maker Manitoba Harvest for…