Canada: British Columbia

CBC - British Columbia (13 minutes ago)

Calgary resident Gord Larson supports the separatist movement in Alberta. But that wasn't always the case. When the trucker convoy and other protesters first set out to get the attention of Ottawa, he felt tremendously proud of his country.

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CBC - British Columbia (13 minutes ago)

Three B.C. mothers have been pushing for a policy on their own for years, but last year they joined forces with other election officials and say the province is finally getting on board.

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CBC - British Columbia (13 minutes ago)

The NHL, NHLPA and international officials on Wednesday finalized a long-ago agreed-to deal to send players to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.

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CBC - British Columbia (13 minutes ago)

Many First Nations are concerned about three recent bills that aim to fast-track infrastructure and energy projects in B.C. and the rest of Canada. A lawyer in British Columbia says the bills are deeply flawed and could face legal challenges. 

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CBC - British Columbia (13 minutes ago)

The City of Victoria says it will address 'public disorder' in the city's downtown core through a multi-step reallocation of $10.35 million of city funds, with the largest budget item to be spent on police and bylaw enforcement.

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CBC - British Columbia (13 minutes ago)

A wildfire burning closest to Lytton, B.C., is not expected to grow beyond current perimeters, leading to evacuation orders being rescinded in the area.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (54 minutes ago)

Alexander Nguyen was hiking and sightseeing with his parents near the Squamish-area falls on Canada Day

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Vancouver Sun - Local (54 minutes ago)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation says it is planning a multi-million dollar redesign and that the hotel will be part of its Park Hyatt brand

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Global News - British Columbia (56 minutes ago)

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Global News - British Columbia (56 minutes ago)

Within seconds of realizing what was happening, he hopped off the bike and it immediately burst into flames, shooting sparks and flames in every direction.

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Global News - British Columbia (56 minutes ago)

A small plane made an emergency landing in the Courtenay estuary, then crashed agian as it tried to take off. That's when locals raced to help move it before the tide came in.

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Global News - British Columbia (56 minutes ago)

The drivers have certified under UFCW 1518, which says it will now support them as they seek Canada's first collective agreement for rideshare drivers.

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Global News - British Columbia (56 minutes ago)

Back in June, Jenell Parsons says she received an email from the BC Lions inviting her to be a vendor at the team's home opener at BC Place.

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CBC - British Columbia (An hour ago)

In a disciplinary notice posted to its site, the College of Complementary Health Professionals of B.C. says Maria Luis Ibarra will not be able to apply to reinstate his registration until July 1, 2055.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 hours ago)

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has declared a state of local emergency for the Blue Sky Country region due to an encroaching out-of-control wildfire near Lytton, B.C.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 hours ago)

One person is in the hospital after an overnight stabbing in Abbotsford.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 hours ago)

Brian Moore was convicted on nine sex-related charges, including indecent assault, sexual touching and sexual assault, in April. He had originally been facing a dozen charges. 

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Global News - British Columbia (2 hours ago)

Abbotsford police say they were called to the 2300-block of McCallum Road around 12:20 a.m. on Wednesday, where they found the victim. 

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Global News - British Columbia (2 hours ago)

A Deloitte report for Metro Vancouver recently recommended that the B.C. legislate a maximum remuneration threshold for total income from all local government-related appointments.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 hours ago)

More than 200 flights were delayed and 23 cancelled at YVR over the Canada Day long weekend, with no end in sight to the staffing problems

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 hours ago)

The mother and doctors of a nine-year-old girl with a terminal disease will meet with B.C.'s health minister this week after the province pulled funding for the only drug that can help her live a longer life.

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CityNews - Vancouver (3 hours ago)

A Vancouver Island councillor and family doctor has announced his candidacy for the B.C. Green Party leadership.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 hours ago)

Opinion: When governments lack the fiscal discipline to preserve options, their foreign policy becomes reactive, not deliberate. Values get sidelined not by choice but by necessity

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 hours ago)

Opinion: There's an important distinction between how a wildfire starts and what allows it to spiral into an uncontrollable inferno

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 hours ago)

UCFW Canada has been supporting ride-hailing drivers over working conditions and other issues since 2022

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CityNews - Vancouver (4 hours ago)

An intersection in South Surrey is closed Wednesday afternoon after a driver struck and injured a pedestrian.

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CityNews - Vancouver (4 hours ago)

Days after an elderly couple was found dead inside their Abbotsford home, homicide investigators have deemed the case a murder-suicide.

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CBC - British Columbia (4 hours ago)

Strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain are imminent in the Kootenay Lake, Arrow Lakes and Slocan Lake areas.

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The Province - Local (4 hours ago)

Czech winger Tomas Poletin is the latest addition for Kelowna GM Bruce Hamilton as he looks to get ready for national championship tournament

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The Province - Local (4 hours ago)

Boeser knows he has a big role to play. The commitment the Canucks have shown him means a lot to the veteran winger

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Vancouver Sun - Local (4 hours ago)

Vaughn Palmer: But despite a rising tide of concerns, the NDP is taking a go-slow approach to making changes

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Vancouver Sun - Local (4 hours ago)

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says province will allow builders to hold off on paying 75 per cent of fees for four years or until occupancy

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Global News - British Columbia (4 hours ago)

A Vancouver Island councillor and family doctor has announced his candidacy for the B.C. Green Party leadership.

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Global News - British Columbia (5 hours ago)

The money will go primarily to hiring new police and bylaw officers, temporary housing, and public works to ensure cleanliness and hygeine.

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Global News - British Columbia (5 hours ago)

Alex Nguyen is 20 years old and was last seen wearing flip flops, grey shorts and cross-body bag. He was visiting Shannon Falls Provincial Park at the time.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (5 hours ago)

An evacuation order was issued Tuesday night to some homes near Lytton because of the Izman Creek wildfire.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (5 hours ago)

Bystanders helped push the plane across the muddy beach to shore, where it was lifted out by helicopter on Wednesday

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Vancouver Sun - Local (6 hours ago)

An 80-year-old man and an 80-year-old woman, who lived together at the residence, were found dead on Monday.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (6 hours ago)

B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne provided an update on the new program today at noon in Vancouver.

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CBC - British Columbia (6 hours ago)

The British Columbia government is loosening the rules for development fee payments in a bid to jump-start home construction that has been hampered by upfront costs.

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CBC - British Columbia (6 hours ago)

Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson of Kamloops, B.C., says the news director of local online outlet Castanet "hit" him in the back. The news director says it was a pat on the shoulder.

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CityNews - Vancouver (6 hours ago)

The province says it's making changes to help homebuilders get developments up and running more easily next year.

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CityNews - Vancouver (6 hours ago)

Police and search crews are asking for the public's help locating a 20-year-old hiker who went missing near Shannon Falls Tuesday.

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CBC - British Columbia (7 hours ago)

The program will pay for one round of IVF per person for patients covered by the province's Medical Services Plan (MSP). A patient's fertility doctor will have to apply on their behalf.

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Global News - British Columbia (7 hours ago)

Abbotsford police were called to a dispute at a home in the 36000 block of McKee Road shortly before 8 p.m. on Monday, and arrived to find the two seniors dead. 

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CityNews - Vancouver (7 hours ago)

After months of waiting, would-be parents in British Columbia can begin applying for a free round of in vitro fertilization (IVF) as of July 2. Health Minister Josie Osborne provided an update on the program Wednesday afternoon in Vancouver, stating that the program is “first come, first served,” delivered in partnership with fertility clinics...

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CityNews - Vancouver (8 hours ago)

Mounties have provided an update about a man accused of attacking BC Ferries employees on a vessel leaving Vancouver over the weekend.

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CityNews - Vancouver (8 hours ago)

A couple of swimmers on the North Shore had a close call Tuesday at Cabin Lake on Cypress Mountain after both of them got into difficulties.

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Global News - British Columbia (8 hours ago)

The British Columbia government is loosening the rules for payment of development fees in a bid to jump start home construction that has been hampered by upfront costs.

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CBC - British Columbia (8 hours ago)

BC Today is where British Columbians connect on issues facing their lives and their community with host Michelle Eliot.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (9 hours ago)

Jonathan Kerr, a family doctor by profession, is touting past work on affordable housing and the recruitment of physicians in Comox.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (9 hours ago)

My Petite Coco was founded by a Toronto-based physician.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (9 hours ago)

Kiran Deol, American Punjabi writer/comedian/filmmaker/actor, is part of this year's Indian Summer Festival.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (9 hours ago)

Canadian musicians who put on Point Roberts festival say their home is a 'ghost town.'

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Global News - British Columbia (9 hours ago)

The initiative was announced last year and will pay up to $19,000 for one round of IVF for patients between the ages of 18 and 41.

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Global News - British Columbia (9 hours ago)

The Nikaia Creek wildfire is approximately six hectares in size and is burning out of control on the west side of the Fraser River, across from the village of Lytton.

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CBC - British Columbia (10 hours ago)

Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto will speak outside city hall Wednesday morning to provide an update on community safety in B.C.'s capital.

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Global News - British Columbia (11 hours ago)

Community Futures Development Corporation says Prince Rupert is at risk due to federal government changes to immigration and work permit policies.

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CityNews - Vancouver (13 hours ago)

When their season of drama, discord and disappointment ended in April, Vancouver Canuck players were expected to bolt from each other to heal at home over the summer.  Instead, golfers in the group gathered around senior defenceman Tyler Myers for a quick two-day trip to celebrate their teammate's 1,000th National Hockey League game, played way...

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CityNews - Vancouver (13 hours ago)

Drivers should expect some heavy delays if they take the Trans Canada Highway 1 through Burnaby, as a major road closure begins Wednesday. The westbound off-ramp from Highway 1 to Kensington Avenue and one northbound lane on Kensington Avenue will be closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week for two months as crews […]

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CityNews - Vancouver (13 hours ago)

The area around Lytton is under a local state of emergency because of two spreading wildfires, almost exactly four years after much of the village was destroyed by flames. Two are right across the Fraser River from Lytton, threatened by a smaller, out-of-control fire that has also put a number of properties on alert. The […]

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CityNews - Vancouver (13 hours ago)

A multi-vehicle crash in Surrey on Tuesday afternoon has sent three people to hospital, one in critical condition. The Surrey Police Service says that around 4 p.m., officers attended the area of 120 Street and 97 Avenue after receiving reports of a motor vehicle collision. Both the Surrey Fire Service and BC Emergency Health Services […]

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The Province - Local (13 hours ago)

The regulations are intended to impose 100 per cent of the obligation and liability on the property owners

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Vancouver Sun - Local (13 hours ago)

Vancouver theatre, film and TV actor adds singer to his resume

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Vancouver Sun - Local (13 hours ago)

Douglas Todd: With a cyclical downturn in big-city real estate, the development industry is urging politicians to bring back domestic investors and foreign buyers.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (13 hours ago)

The wife of climate activist Zain Haq, who was deported to Pakistan, is pleading for compassion from the federal government, hoping for spousal reunification

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Vancouver Sun - Local (13 hours ago)

The crash happened Tuesday afternoon in the area of 120th Street and 97th Avenue.

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CBC - British Columbia (13 hours ago)

Jeremie Gurvan recounts the moment a local francophone association asked him to build a 'poutine catapult' using fake cheese curds for an event in the West Kootenay region of B.C.

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Global News - British Columbia (17 hours ago)

Police believe this is an isolated incident contained to the house. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is taking over the investigation.

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Global News - British Columbia (18 hours ago)

The Nikaia Creek fire burning on the west side of the river is around 5.73 hectares in size and has prompted an evacuation alert for two properties and alerts for several more.

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CBC - British Columbia (20 hours ago)

B.C. Ferries says it's clarifying its internal policies to no longer allow tow trucks carrying non-operational electric vehicles (EVs) on board its vessels.

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CBC - British Columbia (22 hours ago)

A tornado alert was sent to phones in the Prince George, B.C., area on Tuesday night as forecasters warned of severe thunderstorms in the area, but was lifted shortly after. 

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

A new survey by Angus Reid Institute, shows that a majority of Canadians are hopeful about the direction the country is headed in -- a rebound from six months ago.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

The area surrounding Lytton has experienced fires several summers in a row — with no indication this year will be different

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

A new campaign to highlight principles of traditional Gitxsan Ayook (laws) aims to open opportunities for dialogue as controversial pipeline project gets green light to move ahead without environmental assessments

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Global News - British Columbia (A day ago)

One person received minor injuries when a bus jumped the curb and crashed into a front yard to avoid a collision with another vehicle at 132 Street and 88 Avenue.

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

British Columbia farmers lost $456.9 million in 2024, according to Statistics Canada, with a lobby group saying there are multiple reasons the province's agricultural sector suffered the largest net loss in Canada last year.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

Five units of the Surrey Fire Service responded to a structure fire at 72nd and 144th Street in Surrey on Monday at 4:24 p.m. According to the Mike McNamara, assistant chief of operations at the Surrey Fire Service, the units were “thoroughly involved” in extinguishing the fire. The Surrey Fire Service confirms that nine homes […]

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The Province - Local (A day ago)

Award-winning hockey insider made the announcement on Tuesday during TSN's annual "Free Agent Frenzy" show

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

A TransLink bus crashed into a traffic pole and came to a stop in the front yard of Surrey, B.C., home on Tuesday morning.

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The Province - Local (A day ago)

It didn't look like it would happen, but Brock Boeser is back with Vancouver, with a seven-year deal with a $7.25 million cap hit

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

A local businessman has filed a response to Mayor Ken Sim's defamation lawsuit, alleging Sim has a history of intoxication while attending events during his time as mayor

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Global News - British Columbia (A day ago)

There was speculation the Boeser would be moved ahead of the NHL's trade deadline, but Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin said the offers simply weren't enticing enough.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

A small but spreading wildfire has caused an evacuation alert just outside the village of Lytton.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

The Abbotsford Police Abbotsford Police say two people are dead after a "violent incident" at a home in the city.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

A two-vehicle collision involving a TransLink bus partially shut down the intersection of 88th Avenue and 132nd Street in Surrey for several hours on Tuesday morning.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

July 1st is often a day when public agencies increase their rates.

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The Province - Local (A day ago)

Boeser, 28, lands seven-year deal at US$7.25 million annually. He was projected by AFP Analytics to get six years at $8.45 million in annual average value

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Global News - British Columbia (A day ago)

Fares will rise an average of four per cent for everything from bus rides to the SkyTrain and monthly Compass Cards.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

Tiësto, Kaytranada, Zedd and Disclosure headline anniversary event in Surrey

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

June on Cambie serves French brasserie style food with West Coast ingredients. The chef cooked at the one-Michelin star Published on Main.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

Police say the investigation is still early and that Abbotsford's major crime police are now handing over the case to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed one of their top scorers, inking right-winger Brock Boeser to a seven-year, US$50.75-million deal.

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

A pair of reports out of B.C. are detailing the complex, expensive and under-resourced process of repatriating Indigenous historical items or remains back to their homes.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

The Wu-Tang Clan performed at Rogers Arena on Monday night and hockey fans were pleased to see Method Man rock a Canucks skate logo jersey

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

It's the perfect summer side for your next picnic or family get-together.

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Global News - British Columbia (A day ago)

A B.C. woman is hoping thousands of people across the country will join her in singing 'O Canada' to celebrate the nation's birthday.

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

The fire that started near Neskonlith band's administration office has grown to 35 hectares on Monday night.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

The Making of Canada: An Epic History in Twenty Extraordinary Lives is published by Sutherland House.

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The Province - Local (A day ago)

Mighty mite winger Garland gets six-year, $36 million extension, while Demko's extension is three years and $8.5 million in average annual value.

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The Province - Local (A day ago)

Plus the best ways to store bulbs

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

An economist and a pollster say major questions over transparency and economic benefit continue to hang over the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Dive into Whale Tale with CBC's Grant Lawrence: The true story of the capture, escape and legacy of some of the West Coast's most remarkable orcas

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

B.C. police are beefing up security measures for Canada Day celebrations following recent incidents of violence. A government leader says the measures should make people feel safe.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

A pronunciation guide for the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ names of some well-known Vancouver locations and landmarks, including the recently renamed Trutch Street, now Šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

The province announced on June 18 it was cutting off treatment coverage for Charleigh Pollock

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

B.C.'s Economic Stabilization Act helped the province improve from a B to a B+ on the Canadian Federation of Business' Interprovincial Co-operation Report Card

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

As the summer heats up, so do the concerts, with international superstars, classic rock legends and some of B.C.'s top new talents set to perform at Vancouver venues

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

Thousands of chickens are believed to be dead after a massive barn fire in Langley on Sunday.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

Just in time for Canada Day, a new online dictionary aims to help you with Canadian-isms.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Ryan Crossley had been sentenced to life in prison in the death of 51-year-old Robert Powshuk.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

LNG Canada said Monday that the vessel GasLog Glasgow has departed the northern port of Kitimat, full of ultra-chilled natural gas.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Over 200 flights were delayed at Vancouver's airport between Saturday and Sunday, with the airport authority attributing the delays to ongoing constraints at Canada's air traffic control agency.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

Jared Towers was in his research vessel on two separate occasions watching killer whales off the coast of Vancouver Island when the orcas dropped their prey directly in front of him and his colleagues.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

A woman who was a doctor in China before coming to Canada saved a child's life in Kelowna, B.C. Her story raises issues about the doctor shortage and the importance of first aid.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Leclerc, who was holding a cane as he appeared via video from North Fraser Pretrial Centre, was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault on March 18, after a trial.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Firefighters are using a rescue on the Grouse Grind on Monday to remind the public to ensure they are prepared for the difficult hike.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Jared Towers was in his research vessel on two separate occasions watching killer whales off the coast of Vancouver Island when the orcas dropped their prey directly in front of him and his colleagues.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

First Nations on B.C.'s coast have developed a plan to save "Tex," a grizzly bear that's taken up residence on Texada Island. The province is non-committal.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

The inductees being announced today will be invested in ceremonies to be scheduled at a later date

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

A wildfire near the Neskonlith Indian Band office is growing and has prompted an evacuation order in the B.C. reserve. The fire is currently classified as out of control.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

B.C.'s attorney general says the government has received a report from a retired judge on ways to improve safety and security at events after 11 people were killed and many more injured at a Vancouver festival.

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The Province - Local (2 days ago)

The schedule features six games, all against Pacific Division opponents, beginning on Sept. 21 in Seattle

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

The BC Ferry and Marine Workers Union is looking for ways to ensure that a violent incident between a passenger and BC Ferries staff aboard a vessel on Saturday never happens again. According to Eric McNeely, the president of the union, the passenger was on one of the vehicle decks on the Spirit of British […]

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

'We have a long history of interacting with other animals, trying to feed them and gauging their responses. But it's very rare for any wild predator to do the same to us'

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Ship tours and boat rides and other family fun come to the North Shore on Canada Day and the following weekend

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Colin Harrison attacked Michelle Cubin outside her essential oil business in Kimberley. It happened soon after she terminated his spouse.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Regional differences mean you might not know a lot of them, but the terms are all as Canadian as toque and poutine

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Housing minister says there is consideration of removing the facilities from the Residential Tenancy Act, which would allow housing providers to quickly kick out dangerous people

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

British Columbia’s attorney general says the government has received a report from a retired judge on ways to improve safety and security at events after 11 people were killed and many more injured at a Vancouver festival. Premier David Eby commissioned the inquiry into safety at community events shortly after a vehicle tore through a […]

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Fire crews with the Township of Langley said the fire spread quickly to three barns on the property, engulfing more than 80,000 square feet of space.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

The move is among potential changes to be considered by a working group over the summer charged with improving health and safety at B.C.'s supportive housing facilities.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

The story behind Mike Myers's SNL 'elbows up' moment

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Safety issues include concerns over drug trafficking, weapons and second-hand exposure to fentanyl.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Work has been halted multiple times due to the chance of artifacts being found and archeological finds. Reconstruction of buildings was also delayed due to questions about funding.

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The Province - Local (2 days ago)

Demko never wanted a change of scenery and injury-prone goalie has always vowed best is yet to come. The Canucks are banking on that.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

The first Canadian club to make a selection Friday night chose the centre from the Western Hockey League's Seattle Thunderbirds at No. 15.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

"Based on the list (of free agents) that we’ve looked at, we’re going to have to do better than that. So it’s probably a trade. It’ll be expensive. But it’ll also be very expensive not to get (a top-six centre). So we’re going to be open to do whatever it takes. . . to get […]

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

Citing public safety concerns, the B.C. government says it will examine the possibility of exempting all supportive housing units from the regulations of the Residential Tenancy Act.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

B.C.'s top doctor among British Columbians appointed to Order of Canada

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

A tanker that is set to carry Canada's first cargoes of liquefied natural gas across the Pacific to Asian markets is docked at LNG Canada's berth in Kitimat, B.C. 

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Read this before you buy L'Oreal Paris Infallible Faux Brow, Jouviance Restructiv C-Peptide Gel-Cream, and Briogeo Superfoods Acai + Passionfruit Hair Mask.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

The union says that on the 7 a.m. sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, a deckhand was punched and kicked by a shirtless man on the vehicle deck.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

Four people were hospitalized after a crash involving a motorcycle at a Chilliwack intersection Sunday evening.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

A man was arrested after an alleged stabbing and police chase in White Rock Sunday night. The White Rock RCMP says it responded to reports of a fight involving a knife on Oxford Street near Marine Drive around 9:50 p.m. When officers arrived, they reportedly saw the driver of a vehicle attempting to flee the […]

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

A dozen firetrucks and 36 firefighters were called out to battle a blaze at a Surrey strip mall Saturday evening.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

Canada's first liquefied natural gas cargoes will soon arrive on Asian shores, a milestone touted — and doubted — as a boon for global emissions-cutting efforts.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

B.C. has earned a passing grade for interprovincial trade, according to a new report card issued by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

As predicted, the price of gas has continued to settle or drop in Metro Vancouver ahead of the holiday Tuesday.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

A NAV CANADA shortage of air traffic controllers at YVR caused over 100 flight delays Saturday into Sunday during the busy July 1st summer long weekend.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

Kelly Blair recounts the moment his pet squirrel, Douglas, was rescued from a tree by his local fire department in White Rock, B.C.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

Some in the tourism industry is seeing a drop in the number of U.S. visitors, but July and August is still expected to be busy in B.C.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

July 1 is a statutory holiday, but there won't be any shortage of places to see, shop, and eat on Canada Day

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The Province - Local (3 days ago)

Sharing expenses can be a challenge, but communication, clear expectations, and practical steps will lead to success.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

Two B.C.-based counsellors say access to information — through our phones — can be overwhelming if we aren't setting boundaries.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)

Tick a few items off this list, and remember there's lots of fantastic things we too often take for granted — many of which are pretty unique to our little city on the coast.

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Global News - British Columbia (3 days ago)

A lawsuit filed in a California court recently alleges Costco sells dupes of Lululemon's Scuba hoodies and sweatshirts, Define jackets and ABC pants.

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The Province - Local (3 days ago)

The famed French forward is expected to sign with Lille after one disappointing year in Los Angeles

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

Dozens of firefighters in Surrey, B.C. spent hours fighting a large blaze that damaged an e-bike shop and a grocery store.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)

Researchers analyzed 262 academic and community-based studies from Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and determined 78 per cent of them connected Indigenous language vitality with improved health. 

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