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More cases of parasite causing deadly whirling disease in fish found in B.C. waters
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has detected more cases of a parasite…
WHL roundup: Cristall lifts Rockets to 4-1 road win over Royals
VICTORIA — Andrew Cristall scored goals 64 seconds apart in the third period and lifted…
State memorial for former B.C. premier Horgan open to the public, requires tickets
VICTORIA — Anyone wishing to attend the upcoming provincial state memorial service for former premier…
Métis National Council elects new president after months of internal turmoil
OTTAWA — The Métis National Council says it has elected a new president after months…
BC Coroners Service sees ‘significant decline’ in drug deaths, but reason unclear
VICTORIA — British Columbia has recorded its lowest monthly number of illicit drug overdose deaths…
Rustad says he expects defiance in B.C. Conservative ranks amid row over core values
VICTORIA — John Rustad says he expects a spirit of defiance and for free speech…
Public inquiry called into conduct of Vancouver police in Myles Gray’s beating death
VICTORIA — Seven Vancouver police officers who were present when Myles Gray was beaten to…
B.C. falls behind in meeting needs of seniors as population grows, says advocate
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s seniors advocate says the province is falling behind in meeting the…
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2024
A look at news events in March 2024: 1 – Health Minister Mark Holland tables…
Year in review: A look at news events in April 2024
A look at news events in April 2024: 1 – Nunavut is 25 years old…
Year in review: A look at events in May 2024
A look at news events in May 2024: 1- Manitoba’s Peguis First Nation declares a…
Year in review: A look at events in September 2024
A look at news events in September 2024 1 – Israel recovers the bodies of…
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.…
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…