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More than 40 vehicles vandalized in Nanaimo, B.C., in one night
NANAIMO, B.C. — Mounties in Nanaimo are looking for witnesses or camera footage that may…
New $1.4M fund aims to bring more veterinarians to rural B.C.
VICTORIA — A new program is offering up to $25,000 to help clinics attract more…
Vancouver Island First Nation whose ancestors met explorer Capt. Cook sue province
VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island First Nation whose people were the first to greet European…
B.C. expands areas eligible for financial help after October atmospheric river
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is expanding financial assistance for those impacted by intense…
Surrey woman dead after tree falls during B.C windstorm Saturday
VANCOUVER — At least one person is dead after a strong windstorm hit British Columbia’s…
WHL roundup: Rios, Isogai help visiting Wild whip Rockets 9-1
KELOWNA, B.C. — Shaun Rios scored three goals and added an assist as the visiting…
Family, friends, leaders gather at memorial for former B.C. premier John Horgan
COLWOOD, B.C. — A British Columbia ice arena, where John Horgan spent many hours cheering…
AP News in Brief at 11:09 p.m. EST
Teacher and a teenage student killed in a shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin…
In the news today: Canada Post operations to resume Tuesday: company
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Historic plane’s final trip to U.S. interrupted by emergency landing near Victoria
VICTORIA — A rare and historic water bomber that was on its final journey from…
‘Human error’ caused spill of up to 8,000 litres of fuel off B.C.’s coast: government
VICTORIA — Human error during a fuel transfer at a fish farm off the west…
Here’s a list of November inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in November, Statistics Canada says.…
Eight-year-old boy hit by vehicle in school parking lot in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. — An eight-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit…
Boater clinging to capsized skiff rescued by B.C. ferry near terminal
TSAWWASSEN, B.C. — A British Columbia ferry had to be diverted to rescue a person…
Order of Canada goes to advocates, athletes, scientists and Deadpool
More than 40 years after being told she was a threat to Canada because of…
A list of the 88 new appointees to the Order of Canada
OTTAWA — Governor General Mary Simon has made 88 new appointments to the Order of…
Winter storm brings heavy rain then snowfall warnings to B.C.
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says a moisture-laden Pacific front weather system that pelted coastal regions…
World champion Jeff Powell takes over as Rowing Canada chief executive officer
VICTORIA — Olympic rower Jeff Powell has been named the new chief executive officer of…
Vancouver Island city looks to attract family doctors with municipal job offers
COLWOOD, B.C. — A suburban British Columbia city is looking to ease its shortage of…
Campaign urges skilled labour to ‘Stay with B.C.’ to counter efforts from Alberta
VANCOUVER — The Business Council of British Columbia has launched an awareness campaign to counter…
B.C. police officer charged with sexual assault dies by suicide, reports say
SHAWNIGAN LAKE, B.C. — Several British Columbia media reports say one of two Central Saanich…
‘Running in fear’: Documents depict chaos, confusion over Reclaiming Canada event
When the organizer of the We Unify Reclaiming Canada event contacted officials about booking the…
In the news today: Canada Post to start taking commercial mail again
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. repeals public drug use law after challenge and Ottawa’s similar changes
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has repealed a law it passed last year to…