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Eby pledges involuntary care for severe addictions in B.C., ahead of October election
VANCOUVER — British Columbia will be opening secure facilities to provide involuntary care under the…
Where will B.C.’s election be won? Even identifying the battlegrounds is tough call
VANCOUVER — The calculus of predicting an election and identifying its key battlegrounds is complex…
Rustad’s Nuremberg, Nazi comparisons to COVID-19 measures ‘regrettable,’ says Eby
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — British Columbia’s election campaign was dragged far off course Monday as…
With police at school, Vancouver Jewish community marks Oct. 7 with sadness, unease
VANCOUVER — Allie Saks had just dropped off two children at the Talmud Torah School…
Where will B.C.’s election be won or lost? Here are five bellwether ridings to watch
British Columbia voters are heading to the polls, and political podcast co-host Mike McDonald says…
No clear winner in B.C. election, Conservative leader says province ‘changed forever’
VANCOUVER — There was no clear winner in Saturday’s British Columbia election, but the leader…
Here’s the latest on British Columbia’s wet and wild election
British Columbians went to the polls on Saturday, with election day marked by torrential rain…
B.C. election recounts triggered in two ridings, delaying result for a week
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s redrawn political landscape won’t be settled for about a week, with…
Crucial B.C. election recounts won’t start until Sunday afternoon
VICTORIA — Voting officials say recounts in two ridings that could determine the outcome of…
NDP widens lead in tight B.C. election races, raising chance of forming government
The resumption of counting in last week’s nail-biting British Columbia election has seen the NDP…
‘Out of control’: Room costs spike 10 times higher on Taylor Swift Canada show nights
VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift fan Kelly Hall was elated when she beat the odds and…
Abbotsford, B.C., man pleads guilty to trafficking in black bear paws
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. — British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says a man from Abbotsford, B.C.,…
Bear killed after attacking man walking on Metro Vancouver trail with dog
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — British Columbia conservation officers say a man was injured earlier this…
Taiwan firm halts plan for $1B battery plant in B.C. that had federal support
A $1-billion lithium-ion battery cell production plant that was planned for Maple Ridge, B.C., has…
Year in review: A look at events in September 2024
A look at news events in September 2024 1 – Israel recovers the bodies of…
Year in review: A look at events in December 2024
A look at news events in December 2024 so far: 1 – Belgium grants sex…
Ferries cancelled, and thousands without power on wet and wild Christmas Day
VANCOUVER — Thousands of people in British Columbia are without power on Christmas Day as…
Curling and teen life collide at Canadian theatres with release of “Curl Power”
The combination of teenagers and curling might seem an odd pairing for a documentary, but…
Rugby Canada names men’s sevens roster for invitational tournament in Vancouver
Canada has named a 16-man rugby sevens roster for a three-team invitational tournament taking place…
Pounding rain, damaging winds battering parts of B.C. through Wednesday
VANCOUVER — Heavy rain and strong winds pummeled parts of British Columbia on Wednesday. Environment…