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Veteran mediator Vince Ready to step in to try to end B.C. nurses’ dispute
PRINCE GEORGE — Two mediators have been appointed to help settle the British Columbia nurses’…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for June, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in June. Statistics Canada also…
Crowds, culture and celebrations: looking back on Canada hosting the World Cup
VANCOUVER — Volunteers, supporters, coaches and officials are sharing their favourite memories of the World…
Swimmer missing after being swept away in river on Vancouver Island
PORT ALBERNI — Police on Vancouver Island say a female swimmer is missing after reportedly…
Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with ‘door-kick challenge’
It started as a harmless prank by teenagers but a homeowner in Nanaimo, B.C., says…
B.C. sailors tell of harrowing choices in rescue of charter sinking survivors
Brian Angus and Dorothy Stauffer set out from Vancouver’s Coal Harbour on Sunday morning to…
RCMP say four men and two women presumed drowned in B.C. fishing charter sinking
Four men and two women are presumed to have drowned in the sinking of a…
Body of murderer who escaped after 35 years in prison is found in B.C. waters
VICTORIA — The Correctional Service of Canada says the body of an inmate who escaped…
Six missing after marine rescue in waters of Vancouver airport
VANCOUVER — Search and rescue officials in British Columbia say six people are still believed…
Canucks select Malhotra third overall at NHL draft; Carels goes to Flames at No. 6
BUFFALO — Caleb Malhotra didn’t understand why his request was going unfulfilled. He simply wanted…
Water alert lifted for Vancouver Island community after main repaired
PORT RENFREW — Residents of the Vancouver Island community of Port Renfrew can resume regular…
Rookie receiver Cenacle hopes to make a difference as Lions face Stamps in Kelowna
VANCOUVER — With the Lions’ receiving corps banged up by injuries, rookie Nick Cenacle hopes…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have the top pick in the NHL draft. Who will they choose?
The two-day NHL draft will be held in Buffalo, New York, starting with the first…
Yukon mine receiver sues Vancouver firm for negligence linked to 2024 collapse
VANCOUVER — The receiver of a defunct Yukon gold mine that suffered a catastrophic storage…
Daily heat records fall across B.C. communities, including one century-old mark
VICTORIA — The arrival of summer in British Columbia has brought record-breaking temperatures. Environment Canada…
Communities across Canada celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
OTTAWA — Events were held across the country on Sunday to mark the 30th National…
Muslim group and federal culture minister decry alleged attack on imam in Victoria
VICTORIA — Muslim groups and Culture Minister Marc Miller are decrying an alleged attack on…
Airspaces over Vancouver, Toronto shut to low-level flights for World Cup matches
VANCOUVER — Airspace restrictions have been placed over both Toronto and Vancouver around FIFA World…
Weekend heat wave breaks daily temperature records at 26 locations across B.C.
VANCOUVER — Daily high temperature records fell at 26 British Columbia locations on Sunday as…
World Cup fans bring energy to Vancouver amphitheatre
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s big moment on the World Cup stage was still a day away,…
B.C. girl sexually assaulted by stranger at Vancouver Island bus stop, police say
LANGFORD — Police on Vancouver Island are looking for a suspect after a girl was…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in May. Statistics Canada also…
Workers at iconic B.C. hotel serve strike notice ahead of FIFA World Cup’s arrival
VICTORIA — Workers at a renowned British Columbia hotel have served strike notice in what…
Six arrested after chaotic B.C. chase involving dogs, helicopter, emergency team
NANAIMO — Police on Vancouver Island say three men and three women have been arrested…