Canada: British Columbia

CityNews - Vancouver (9 minutes ago)

Shifting priorities in the face of U.S. trade tariffs, which might come as early as Monday, might mean the shelving of a key BC NDP promise.

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CityNews - Vancouver (9 minutes ago)

The union representing ambulance paramedics across the province says staffing shortages could mean dozens of ambulances sitting empty over the weekend.

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CBC - British Columbia (13 minutes ago)

The B.C. ski resort where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holidayed with his family after Christmas says it was "disappointing" to see what it describes as misinformation about the vacation shared widely on social media. 

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CBC - British Columbia (13 minutes ago)

What TikTok could look like for users in the U.S. — and around the world — if it goes dark

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CBC - British Columbia (13 minutes ago)

There is no Dushka Burger restaurant at 580 Yates St., and after contacting Uber Eats — which says it discovered fraudulent activity — the food-delivery service closed its account on the app.

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Global News - British Columbia (An hour ago)

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 hours ago)

Nanaimo police are warning the public after two separate bitcoin scams within 24 hours saw two people lose more than $20,000 combined.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 hours ago)

A governance review of Metro Vancouver will start next week, according to board chair Mike Hurley, who commented at a Mayors' Committee meeting on Friday morning.

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Global News - British Columbia (3 hours ago)

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie refused to answer Global News' questions about his $362,000 compensation, a sum that makes him Metro Vancouver's second-highest-paid mayor.

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CBC - British Columbia (3 hours ago)

Youth unemployment rates in British Columbia have risen, leaving young job seekers like Cassandra Ogalino struggling to find steady employment.

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Global News - British Columbia (4 hours ago)

Road closures will be in effect starting Friday afternoon on Dunsmuir Street between Homer and Seymour and on Richards between Georgia and Pender.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (4 hours ago)

Re: B.C. Conservatives call for province to save South Surrey-White Rock Learning Centre The Surrey school district plan to close alternative learning centres due to rental costs is a short-sighted solution. While South Surrey and White Rock residents are strongly vocal, other Surrey neighbourhoods affected by to-be-closed learning centres will be...

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Vancouver Sun - Local (4 hours ago)

A worker was killed while conducting maintenance work on Friday morning.

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CityNews - Vancouver (4 hours ago)

B.C. advocates are raising concerns with the federal rollout of financial assistance for Gazans arriving in Canada through a temporary resident visa stream. 

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CBC - British Columbia (4 hours ago)

No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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CBC - British Columbia (5 hours ago)

One person is dead following a workplace incident at a Quesnel mill.

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CBC - British Columbia (5 hours ago)

While the city had required the owner of Dunsmuir House to preserve heritage features during the demolition if it could be done safely, a third-party consultant recently determined it would pose risks.

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CBC - British Columbia (5 hours ago)

A Maple Ridge man in his late 20s was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and taken to a psychiatric facility.

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Global News - British Columbia (5 hours ago)

The BC NDP announced a grocery rebate of up to $1,000 for all households as part of its platform ahead of the B.C. election last year.

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Global News - British Columbia (5 hours ago)

A member of the island's First Nations Band has started a GoFundMe for the four families who lost their homes due to the blaze. One unit was vacant at the time.

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The Province - Local (5 hours ago)

Brock Boeser really thought his team had learned something last season.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (5 hours ago)

The statue holds significant sentimental value for its owners, said police

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CityNews - Vancouver (6 hours ago)

The Vancouver Coastal Health authority says it has changed the name of a long-term care home that was named after George Pearson, a B.C. politician who stoked anti-Japanese sentiment during the Second World War. 

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Vancouver Sun - Local (7 hours ago)

Meanwhile, Greater Vancouver Realtors forecast that total sales will increase by 13.9 per cent this year as "lower borrowing costs may finally be having their predicted stimulative effect."

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Vancouver Sun - Local (7 hours ago)

Tom Mayenknecht: Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks are stuck in the loss column of the business of sport.

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Global News - British Columbia (7 hours ago)

They will be offering the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that helps protect against types of the virus that can cause cancers of the cervix, anus, mouth, penis and more.

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The Province - Local (8 hours ago)

At the halfway mark of the season the pundits grade the Canucks, they drop in all the power rankings, and lead league in trade rumours

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CBC - British Columbia (8 hours ago)

The number of new housing starts in 2024 was down nine per cent from the record-breaking highs of 2023, but CMHC's lead B.C. economist says last year was still a strong one.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (9 hours ago)

If you have limited paid vacation days, you'll want to book these dates in advance to stretch your 2025 time off.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (9 hours ago)

The forecast for Vancouver shows daytime highs of 5 C on Sunday and 2 C on Monday, with a nighttime low of -3 C over the weekend.

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The Province - Local (9 hours ago)

In this week's video, Paul and Patrick explore the cultural dynamics and the importance of a positive team environment.

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Global News - British Columbia (9 hours ago)

Natural resources, including energy, forestry, metals, agriculture, and fishing products make up 69 per cent of B.C.'s exports to the U.S., the report states.

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CityNews - Vancouver (9 hours ago)

An employee at a West Vancouver BC Liquor Store has been unable to work since a driver crashed through the storefront and struck her while working last fall.

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CBC - British Columbia (9 hours ago)

RCMP say multiple charges have been approved against three Vancouver Island men accused of sexual offences against minors. 

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CBC - British Columbia (9 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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CBC - British Columbia (10 hours ago)

The B.C. government has released mandate letters for Premier David Eby's new cabinet, outlining ministry priorities like growing the economy, reducing family costs, bolstering health care, improving public safety, and reviewing existing programs.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (10 hours ago)

A love of classic glamour and transformation is at the core of the brand, founder and designer says.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (10 hours ago)

Here are five performances not to miss at this year's PuSh festival.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (10 hours ago)

Experienced improv theatre veteran Justin Collette leads the cast in the Broadway Across Canada tour in Vancouver.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (10 hours ago)

The lead guitarist for Slayer has a new solo project out titled From Hell I Rise.

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Global News - British Columbia (10 hours ago)

Port Moody police said they were called just after 8:30 p.m. to Eagle Ridge Hospital, where a man was waving a machete in a threatening manner and causing a disturbance.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (11 hours ago)

One bedroom units sells for almost 60k above asking

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CBC - British Columbia (11 hours ago)

Former co-ordinator at the agency that oversaw Florence Girard's home care before she starved to death says "hindsight is 20/20" in looking back at a missed opportunity to avert the tragedy.

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CityNews - Vancouver (13 hours ago)

Saturday marks four years since Port Moody woman Trina Hunt, 48, vanished and to date, the high-profile murder case remains unsolved.

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CityNews - Vancouver (13 hours ago)

Temperatures are set to drop this weekend across Metro Vancouver, though it will probably be more of a brisk chill than a deep freeze.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (13 hours ago)

Housing affordability has been the centre of attention in B.C., particularly the Lower Mainland, for decades. There are many causes for rising costs. Politicians point the finger at developers; developers point the finger at governments that impose levies and taxes and development fees on every aspect of construction. Add in fluctuating interest...

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Global News - British Columbia (14 hours ago)

The North Park Community Group says the structure breaches several city regulations, including straddling two properties and violating the setback requirements.

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Global News - British Columbia (14 hours ago)

Financial documents from the Municipal Finance Authority of BC show in 2023, the mayor brought in more than $362,000, which is more than $30,000 higher than previously reported.

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CityNews - Vancouver (14 hours ago)

When the Vancouver Canucks beat the Los Angeles Kings on Nov. 7, nobody could have guessed after Game 12 that it might prove to be the pinnacle of the Canucks' season.

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The Province - Local (14 hours ago)

The Canucks seem to be only interested in bleeding peoples' wallets, not so much on the actual experience of being a fan.

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The Province - Local (15 hours ago)

"You've been to all these places and when the fires are burning through the heart of L.A. it's just tough." — Kings defenceman and former Canuck Kyle Burroughs

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Vancouver Sun - Local (15 hours ago)

Looking for the best seafood in Metro Vancouver? Let food critic Mia Stainsby guide you.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (15 hours ago)

Dan Fumano: Only 13 per cent of Vancouver's single-family homes have metered water connections. West Vancouver has universal water metering, which has been associated with a 45 per cent reduction in demand.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (15 hours ago)

More than 400 restaurants in Metro Vancouver are on board, offering discounted meals.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (15 hours ago)

'This man comes out of the room waving a machete at my coworkers uttering threats to kill us,' says Victoria Treacy, who believes better security is needed

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Vancouver Sun - Local (15 hours ago)

B.C. has until March 26 to implement a new process for staking mineral claims that includes consultation with First Nations, but neither prospectors nor First Nations are big fans of the proposal to do so.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (15 hours ago)

Vancouver Sun columnist Jack Scott had a front door seat to what he dubbed a tragic farce

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CBC - British Columbia (16 hours ago)

​​​​​​​Cities in Metro Vancouver are balancing how best to respond to complaints from neighbours, specifically how properties are kept neat, tidy and in good repair. Burnaby recently made changes to its unsightly premises bylaws after a growing number of complaints.

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CBC - British Columbia (20 hours ago)

Molly's Reach, made popular by CBC television series Beachcombers, which ran from 1972 until 1990, has sat empty since 2023. The owners retired and put the restaurant up for sale, hoping someone would carry on the Molly's Reach legacy. Now, another local business plans to do just that.

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CityNews - Vancouver (22 hours ago)

The historic Dunsmuir House is set for demolition this weekend. The 116-year-old building has been deemed unsafe by the City of Vancouver.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (22 hours ago)

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

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CityNews - Vancouver (23 hours ago)

We have seen warmer-than-normal temperatures so far this year, but don't put away your toques just yet.

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The Province - Local (23 hours ago)

We used to be able to joke about the existence of Canucks fans being in pain and misery. We're now beyond that.

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

The same whale that made world headlines in 2018 for pushing her dead newborn calf around for 17 days, has now spent at least nine days doing the same with her calf that died around New Year's Eve.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

The Burnaby RCMP has shared a sketch of the suspect in a sexual assault in the city's Edmonds area in November.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

An investigation into the conduct of several Vancouver Police officers in the Chelsea Poorman case is looking into allegations of "Neglect of Duty": OPCC.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

The B.C. government has released its ministerial mandate letters for Premier David Eby's new cabinet.

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

A city staff report says the bridge could collapse in a moderate earthquake without millions in seismic upgrades.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

Krista Maniezzo, who was the shared-living co-ordinator at Kinsight Community Society, said she didn't go to see Girard in her room during her last visit to the home

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

The federal government says it's providing $117 million in funding to address what it describes as a "heightening water crisis" on B.C.'s drought-stricken Sunshine Coast.

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Global News - British Columbia (A day ago)

The society behind the home-share arrangement for Florence Girard, took the stand and one of the people tasked with monitoring her admitted that mistakes were made.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner confirmed several VPD officers are being investigated for potential neglect of duty

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

The mother was seen pushing the remains on Jan. 10 between Vancouver Island and San Juan Island in Washington state.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

Opinion: There is a plausible — and popular — way for the province to fund this work: increase the charges for industries that withdraw large amounts of B.C.'s fresh water

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

The inquest into the 2018 death of Florence Girard, who had Down syndrome, began Monday.

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The Province - Local (A day ago)

Elias Pettersson's season is bizarre. He's struggling to create for his teammates. And J.T. Miller's struggling to score too.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

The funding comes just over two years after the Sunshine Coast Regional District declared a state of local emergency and ordered water-use restrictions in fall 2022.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

Extending the $3 billion Broadway subway, now under construction, was a key election promise in the transportation plank of David Eby's election platform.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

Osborne was given the large task of addressing everything from cancer care to implementing mandatory treatment for mental health and addictions.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

A woman is dead and a man was hospitalized after a crashing into a utility pole near Mission Wednesday.

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

Marita Maas, who survived an impaired driving crash in 2007, said the numbers are disappointing. She's urging anyone who sees a suspected impaired driver to call 911. 

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Global News - British Columbia (A day ago)

'Nobody is surprised when they fail a roadside screening device and their vehicle is towed. Enforcement is a necessary follow-up to education.'

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Global News - British Columbia (A day ago)

The study by UBC researchers says urgent change is needed in order for British Columbians to co-exist with wildfires.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

A former co-ordinator at the homecare organization overseeing Florence Girard's care says interactions with the woman's caretaker grew more challenging before Girard's starvation death in 2018.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

RCMP detachments in the Central Okanagan will be rolling out body cameras to its officers by the end of the month.

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Global News - British Columbia (A day ago)

The Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner confirmed on Thursday that the New Westminster Police Department has been appointed to conduct the investigation. 

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

Our testers put the newest and buzziest beauty products to the test. Here are the three we tried this week.

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The Province - Local (A day ago)

Nathan Rourke and Qadree Ollison combined to make one of the most memorable plays of their careers as members of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now they've been reunited on the B.C. Lions' roster.

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Global News - British Columbia (A day ago)

Since 2020, many people have made their home at the former Travelodge in North Vancouver, which was set up by BC Housing during the pandemic to ease shelter overcrowding.

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

Cranbrook has a population of over 20,000 people, according to the 2021 census.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

Saturday marks four years since the start of the investigation into the disappearance and subsequent death of a Port Moody woman.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

A new report shows nearly 15,000 Canadians died between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024 as they awaited surgery or a diagnosis -- nearly a third of them in B.C.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

A small dog went for the ride of its life Wednesday when the doors of a Vancouver SkyTrain closed on its leash between the pet and owner.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

The U.S. is B.C.'s number 1 trading partner, receiving 54.2. per cent of exports, followed by China at 14.1 per cent and Japan at 11.1 per cent.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

The King George Boulevard bus rapid transit route will stop at 12 new stations in Surrey, while the Langley-Haney Place route will service 13 new stations in Maple Ridge and Langley.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

The former Dunsmuir Hotel has been vacant since 2013.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

The BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) says at least 267 impaired drivers were pulled off B.C.'s highways in December -- or approximately one driver every three hours through the entire month.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

The Vancouver Giants, a junior hockey team based in Langley, are set to host a 'Chuck-a-Puck' event to help people impacted by the L.A. wildfires.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

New Year, new job? We've got you covered. Business attire has never looked so good.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

Originally from South Korea, Chef Alex Kim grew up working on his grandparents' farm in the summer. Those summers have inspired many of his culinary creations.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

Douglas Todd: A wealthy family insists it's the rightful owner of more than seven Metro properties being claimed by the family of a man they allege is under investigation in China for corruption and money laundering.

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

The association says it's sharing the list to educate British Columbians on what may or may not be an issue for bylaw officers.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (A day ago)

Craft Beer Market, which operates two locations in Vancouver and an outpost in Victoria, has announced plans to expand to Texas.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has made "repeated declarations of economic war on Canada," B.C. Premier David Eby stated.

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

B.C's chief veterinarian, Dr. Theresa Burns, urged owners of small or backyard flocks to stay vigilant and implement preventive measures, such as keeping their birds' environment clean and dry.

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CBC - British Columbia (A day ago)

B.C. leaders speak in Vancouver on Jan. 16, 2025.

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CityNews - Vancouver (A day ago)

Vancouver Rise FC has signed a marquee player, adding Canadian midfielder Quinn to the roster ahead of the inaugural Northern Super League season. 

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Real estate players, including Bosa Properties, Concord Pacific, and the City of Vancouver itself, are revising their plans for sites affected by recent changes to the city's policies on view cones.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

From forceful flatulence to the wrong colour of flowers, it seems B.C. residents had plenty to complain about last year. 

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

A woman is challenging herself to do 30 activities to make friends in Vancouver, a city with a reputation for being unfriendly, and documenting her journey on TikTok, garnering her hundreds of thousands of views.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

B.C. fire expert and bestselling author John Vaillant sounds off on wildfire risk — and what we should be doing about it

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

Dozens of students, former students, and parents rallied outside the Surrey School District office on Wednesday night in a desperate attempt to prevent the closure of an alternative school.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Everything to build The RISE Memorial is ready to go, but the project hit a snag last week after the province denied an application grant for $150,000 to get it started.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

A 29-year-old Surrey man is facing multiple charges in relation to a 2023 crash in Delta that left one person a quadriplegic and another with serious injuries.

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The Province - Local (2 days ago)

With thrift in mind, this week we turn to three budget-friendly bottles. Plus, at least there's still no GST on wine until Feb. 15!

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The Province - Local (2 days ago)

The cavalry isn't coming folks. What you see is what you get, unless Canucks management is moved to soon change the mix.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

There's a big buzzword in health these days: Inflammaging. Here's what you should know about it.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

An impressive list of panelists has been assembled for this special Conversations Live event, which will be streamed live from Prince George

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Preferred Pacific Developments is suing Atira in B.C. Supreme Court. Read more.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Daisy — a well decorated champion miniature poodle — is said to simply 'sparkle' while soaking up the limelight. She's ready to face the stiff competition next month in New York City. Read more.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

A recent Canadian Automobile Association survey conducted in October found the biggest challenge respondents faced was a lack of reliable and convenient public charging.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

B.C. Premier David Eby hinted on Tuesday that critical minerals manufactured in Trail, B.C., could be subject to an export ban if proposed tariffs by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump go through. Here's what critical minerals are and why they could be an important bargaining chip as Canada looks to respond to Trump.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

The data was released Wednesday in response to an order in November from the B.C. Human Rights Commissioner for the force to share the statistics.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

A network of advocates, businesses, academics and First Nations says the B.C. government has, for the second year in a row, been giving a failing grade on three of the coalition's 10 urgent climate actions.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Astrid Dahl testified that on the advice of her mother, a former nurse from the U.K., she started giving Girard Ensure because she said Girard would refuse to eat solid foods.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Anyone with additional information or who believes they may have been a victim is asked to contact police.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

The B.C. government has made a series of announcements aimed at helping the province's ailing forest industry as it suffers the fallout of recent jobs cuts and faces the possibility of more to come as Donald Trump takes office.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

RCMP in B.C.'s Elk Valley have issued a public warning after receiving four separate reports of drinks being drugged in the community of Fernie.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Vancouver resident Nasser Najjar estimated more than 40 of his friends and former colleagues had been killed in the Gaza war.

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The Province - Local (2 days ago)

It's all part of SFU's new strategic plan for athletics and recreation that was unveiled on Wednesday

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Former students say the South Surrey-White Rock Learning Centre is an essential resource for struggling kids, and must be prevented from closing.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit seized a cache of handguns, a rifle, prohibited gun parts, ammunition, drugs and money in raids in a 2023 operation. 

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Members of Vancouver's Palestinian and Israeli diasporas expressed cautious optimism over a ceasefire deal to end the 15-month-long war that has led to immense suffering in the region.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Jay Chalke said his office will look into complaints that children received little to no instruction and some reports said students are sent home from school multiple times a week.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

The wildfires in L.A., and elsewhere in Southern California, are likely to become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. We should generously help our neighbours in this time of tragedy as we will need help in the future when one of our large cities burns. We should also learn from the fire regarding zoning, […]

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

The Local Government Compliance and Enforcement Association of B.C. says it's sharing the list to educate the public on what may or may not be an issue for bylaw officers

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Ravi Parmar promised the industry $5 million and more timber for value-added lumber manufacturers, along with a review of B.C. Timber sales. The B.C. Tories want "tangible action."

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

It is hoped that the one-year pilot with two physician assistants at Saanich Peninsula Hospital can eventually be rolled out across B.C.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

The City of Abbotsford is warning Fraser Valley residents of the possibility that their drinking water may come with an unusual colour and smell for the next few days.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

The final whistle has blown for Simon Fraser University's storied varsity football program, as the university confirmed Wednesday that the program will not be making a comeback.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Tyrel Hieu Nguyen was seriously injured in the Jan. 9 attack at Kent Institution in B.C. and taken to hospital.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

The suit alleges the company misled investors about the expected profitability of its artificial intelligence services

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The Province - Local (2 days ago)

Bruce Boudreau lamented in his later days how he'd struggled to connect with his players. Rick Tocchet is starting to sound like an echo.

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The Province - Local (2 days ago)

'You used to be able to hop a wall as a kid and knew exactly where you were. It's just completely decimated.' — Daved Benefield

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

The Local Government Compliance and Enforcement Association of BC (LGCEA) is sharing the top 10 unique calls officers across B.C. received in 20214.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

The Elk Valley RCMP is warning people in B.C.'s interior after receiving multiple reports of alleged drink spiking in Fernie.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Florence Girard's caregiver told the coroner's inquest she had to reduce the frequency of pain medication and switch to a cheaper, less potent painkiller partially because Kinsight Community Society didn't pay for the prescribed medicine.

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The Province - Local (2 days ago)

He's already passed Bowen Byram's stats as a 16-year-old and he's one of three WHL rookie blue liners who could get to 50 points, which hasn't happened since Scott Niedermayer

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

A "hint" of colder weather is coming for the Okanagan over the next week or so but it's not forecast to be nearly as cold or as prolonged as it was last year

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

A spill at the key intersection will require a closure for at least two hours Wednesday afternoon

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Metro Vancouver has been warmer than normal this winter but meteorologists say Arctic air is on its way, dropping temperatures below zero.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

The forecast comes just days after 2024 was declared the warmest calendar year on record.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Astrid Dahl criticized the home care organization she worked for when Florence Girard, who had Down syndrome, starved to death in her care in 2018

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

Vancouverites can expect two names on a municipal byelection ballot in the coming months after Green Party Coun. Adriane Carr announced her resignation Wednesday.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

The "significant pressures" on British Columbia's forest industry have prompted a review of BC Timber Sales, the organization that manages about 20 per cent of the annual allowable cut.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Vancouver city councillor Adriane Carr has resigned her council seat, which she has held since 2011.

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Global News - British Columbia (2 days ago)

After 14 years and four terms, Green Coun. Adriane Carr officially tendered her resignation on Wednesday.

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CBC - British Columbia (2 days ago)

Florence Girard's caretaker told the coroner's inquest she had to reduce the frequency of pain medication and switch to a cheaper, less potent painkiller partially because Kinsight Community Society didn't pay for the prescribed medicine.

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Vancouver Sun - Local (2 days ago)

Green Coun. Adriane Carr had indicated in November that she was considering leaving council before the end of the current term, but wanted to take the Christmas holiday to think it over. She made it official Wednesday.

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CityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)

Port Moody police say they arrested a man over the weekend for allegedly repeatedly harassing women in the Moody Centre area.

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