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Police on recovery mission after man drowns in Buntzen Lake | City of Nanaimo denied enforcement order in tent city dispute | SPRAY: Simple advice for using bear repellent in a can | Travellers warned after person with measles passes through YVR twice

Share via: Facebook Twitter Forward CBC British Columbia View Online Preferences Unsubscribe Questions / Feedback Police on recovery mission after man drowns in Buntzen Lake Tue, 14 Aug 2018 22:17:52 EDT Police say a man in his 40s has drowned in Buntzen Lake north of Port Moody. City of Nanaimo denied enforcement order in tent city dispute Tue, 14 Aug 2018 22:08:06 EDT A B.C. Supreme Court judge has denied an application by the City of Nanaimo to use the RCMP to help enforce conditions of a fire order placed on residents of the local homeless camp, Discontent City. SPRAY: Simple advice for using bear repellent in a can Tue, 14 Aug 2018 22:00:00 EDT WildSafe B.C. has created a short acronym to represent five basic steps that people need to know when using bear spray in an emergency. Travellers warned after person with measles passes through YVR twice Tue, 14 Aug 2018 20:58:53 EDT The B.C. Centre for Disease Control said the infectious person was travelling between Japan, Vancouver and Portland by air and also took a trip on a cruise ship to Alaska between July 30 and Aug. 6. Animals evacuated from northern shelters near B.C. wildfires Alleged Red Scorpion gang members charged in drug ring Diesel smell and sheen detected on South Vancouver beaches after tug sinks on Fraser River 'It's so upsetting': 6-year-old killed in boating accident on Kalamalka Lake Canadian troops come to fight B.C. fires as some ask what took so long Charges stayed against man accused in New Westminter teen's OD death Search underway for hiker and dog missing in Kootenays since Sunday New helipad approved for Tofino hospital after an 8-year absence Series of lewd phone calls targets women at Victoria businesses Smoky skies raise air quality concerns across B.C. Trinity Western students won't have to sign covenant banning sex outside straight marriage CBC British Columbia You received this email at brothermike...@googlegroups.com because you opted-in. Modify your subscription preferences To unsubscribe only from CBC British Columbia click here View this email in your browser here Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 250 Front St. W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3G5, Canada For all other request and inquiries contact us here cbc.radio-canada.ca | cbc.ca | radio-canada.ca

                         

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Andrew Weaver wants B.C. to follow New Zealand ban on foreign homebuyers | Whistler reservoir waters at critical levels following water main break | 2018 burns its way into top five B.C. wildfire seasons | Burnaby RCMP poised to remove Camp Cloud protesters

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Andrew Weaver wants B.C. to follow New Zealand ban on foreign homebuyers Wed, 15 Aug 2018 22:41:56 EDT The B.C. Green Party leader says restricting foreign buyers is a widely-used approach globally and could make home ownership more attainable for priced-out residents.

Whistler reservoir waters at critical levels following water main break Wed, 15 Aug 2018 22:25:26 EDT The resort municipality of Whistler has introduced Stage 4 water restrictions in order to "urgently" protect water supplies, after a break in a significant water main.

2018 burns its way into top five B.C. wildfire seasons Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:30:27 EDT Wildfires have burned their way through close to 400,000 hectares of British Columbia so far this year, making 2018 the fourth-largest fire season since 1950.

Burnaby RCMP poised to remove Camp Cloud protesters Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:13:43 EDT A court-imposed order to dismantle Camp Cloud has set the stage for police to get involved. But one expert says officers will be careful to avoid a public confrontation.

Search becomes recovery operation for woman swept away in Cache Creek mudslide Fraser River tugboat recovery slow going, environmental impacts minimal: officials Here's what British Columbians are facing under a blanket of smoke and blazing wildfires How to prepare for — and what not to do during — B.C. wildfire evacuations Remains found in Fraser River identified as 23-year-old from Chilliwack, B.C. B.C. declares state of emergency as hundreds of wildfires burn across province Motorcyclist killed in morning crash in Vancouver Family, RCMP still searching for 29-year-old Bike Rack Idol hits Vancouver. Who will you vote for? Abbotsford man poses 'significant risk' to public as gang war rages, police say B.C. lake infested with hundreds of goldfish just months after pets released into wild

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2 nurses sent to ER after assaults at B.C. psychiatric hospital | 'Harrowing' Cache Creek mudslides force dozens out of their homes | NEB allows Trans Mountain to begin construction on parts of pipeline expansion | Missing girls found on bus around midnight, in pyjamas, with hand-drawn map to London Drugs

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2 nurses sent to ER after assaults at B.C. psychiatric hospital Thu, 16 Aug 2018 20:20:54 EDT B.C. nurses are calling for immediate action after two serious assaults at Coquitlam's Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in just over a week.

'Harrowing' Cache Creek mudslides force dozens out of their homes Thu, 16 Aug 2018 18:29:58 EDT Mudslides along Highway 99 have forced 24 people from the Bonaparte Indian Band out of their homes and at least five houses have extensive damage.

NEB allows Trans Mountain to begin construction on parts of pipeline expansion Thu, 16 Aug 2018 17:52:21 EDT The National Energy Board says Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC can start construction on sections of its pipeline expansion in Alberta and British Columbia.

Missing girls found on bus around midnight, in pyjamas, with hand-drawn map to London Drugs Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:05:57 EDT The girls, aged 10 and 12, were holding a hand-drawn map labelled "Plan," which traced their steps to the bus stop and then to Production Way Skytrain Station, apparently to "eat!" The final stop was marked as "London."

5 arrested as Burnaby pipeline protest camp dismantled Coco Jafro closes CBC Musical Nooners Aug. 17 Sunken Fraser River tugboat finally raised China's hockey teams turn to B.C. talent to create Olympic women's team North Vancouver shipbuilding program hits snag as inspection finds defective welds in hull Trinity Western University drops contentious covenant, but LGBTQ staff still face discrimination Air quality 'high risk' for parts of B.C. due to wildfire Capsized tugboat may have been pushed over by barge: witness Landowner plans to use artistic copyright laws to block pipeline construction on her property 'Smiles and joy' after hiker missing 3 days with dog found safe in Kootenay mountains 'Emotions are running high': B.C. minister defends provincial response to wildfires

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All public swimming locations in Vancouver now safe to swim | B.C. to match Red Cross donations for those affected by wildfires | Should Surrey have a Rita Johnston statue? | Humane society alleges electric cattle prod used at Chilliwack Fair rodeo

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All public swimming locations in Vancouver now safe to swim Fri, 17 Aug 2018 22:32:18 EDT That includes Trout Lake in East Vancouver.

B.C. to match Red Cross donations for those affected by wildfires Fri, 17 Aug 2018 21:53:15 EDT The pledge was made Friday, two days after B.C. declared a state of emergency, for the second year in a row, because of wildfires.

Should Surrey have a Rita Johnston statue? Fri, 17 Aug 2018 20:47:50 EDT Stuart Parker, who is running for a seat on Surrey city council in the upcoming election, believes his hometown has an inferiority complex.

Humane society alleges electric cattle prod used at Chilliwack Fair rodeo Fri, 17 Aug 2018 20:13:41 EDT Photos showing a man holding what appears to be an electric prod at the Chilliwack Fair rodeo are raising concerns from animal advocates.

B.C. judge refuses to recuse herself for crying in court This is how dark Prince George was this morning, blanketed by wildfire smoke NDP pressured by Seattle mayor to stop logging near B.C.-Washington state border Missing B.C. girls found on bus around midnight, in pyjamas, with hand-drawn map to London Drugs Shock and caw: Canuck the Crow voted Metro Vancouver's Unofficial Ambassador Smoke from raging B.C. fires seen from space by NASA satellite Canada's purchase of Trans Mountain clears major U.S. hurdle Kimberley, B.C., under evacuation alert as winds fuel nearby wildfires B.C. wildfires 2018: frequently asked questions

2 nurses sent to ER after assaults at B.C. psychiatric hospital

Crews watch winds closely as B.C.'s biggest wildfire grows near Prince George

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Fire crews contain small wildfire in West Vancouver | North Shore Rescue warns of long response times as helicopters used in fire fight | 'One of the draws is the food': Top places to eat on Bowen Island | Air quality plummets in Metro Vancouver as wildfire smoke blankets South Coast

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Fire crews contain small wildfire in West Vancouver Mon, 20 Aug 2018 20:37:21 EDT West Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services said its crews have contained a small wildfire burning near the district's shoreline.

North Shore Rescue warns of long response times as helicopters used in fire fight Mon, 20 Aug 2018 20:23:13 EDT The majority of calls North Shore Rescue (NSR) respond to require the use of a helicopter. Now, it says response times may be longer as the company that supplies NSR with its helicopters is sending the choppers to help in B.C.'s fire fight.

'One of the draws is the food': Top places to eat on Bowen Island Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:03:14 EDT Bowen Island, a short hop on the ferry from Vancouver, makes for an easy day trip from the city.

Air quality plummets in Metro Vancouver as wildfire smoke blankets South Coast Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:02:46 EDT More smoky, hazy air blanketed much of the province Monday as hundreds of wildfires continued to rage across British Columbia.

Mother charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of Aaliyah Rosa, 7 Arena closes, municipal staff reduced: Unpaid tax bill impacts entire B.C. village 'We're seeing a spike in violence across our country': Vancouver police chief on gun violence B.C. wildfires 2018: Thick smoke grounds firefighting aircraft 'We have to start figuring out what a person can do': Temple Grandin on dealing with autism Police identify man killed in Surrey assault Urban fruit harvesters team up with food share network to provide hand-picked produce Privacy commissioners roll out lesson plans teaching kids about online safety Bird festival debuts in Vancouver as international congress takes flight Liberals scrap controversial family reunification lottery, accepting more applications Semi rollover partially shuts down Sea to Sky Highway south of Squamish

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to visit first responders, evacuees of B.C. wildfires | Lower Post, B.C. evacuated, Alaska Highway closed due to fires | Family of murdered teen makes public appeal 1 year after son's death | How B.C. budgets for wildfires: 'Choose an arbitrary number. Put it in the books'

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to visit first responders, evacuees of B.C. wildfires Tue, 21 Aug 2018 11:35:33 EDT B.C. Premier John Horgan said earlier Tuesday that destructive wildfires annually "may be the new normal."

Lower Post, B.C. evacuated, Alaska Highway closed due to fires Tue, 21 Aug 2018 21:28:32 EDT The town of Watson Lake, Yukon, has opened its recreation centre for evacuees from the nearby community of Lower Post.

Family of murdered teen makes public appeal 1 year after son's death Tue, 21 Aug 2018 19:32:18 EDT On the one-year anniversary of the unsolved murder of teenager Tanner Krupa, police and the young man's family are appealing to the public for information concerning his death.

How B.C. budgets for wildfires: 'Choose an arbitrary number. Put it in the books' Tue, 21 Aug 2018 19:45:55 EDT As B.C. once again blows through its budget for fighting wildfires, Premier John Horgan has acknowledged the government's usual method for estimating the need is "laughable."

As B.C. burns, air quality remains poor for much of province, including Metro Vancouver Former VPD detective sent to jail for sex-related crimes 'This is about what we breathe': Doctors warn about health impacts of climate change 'These women will have long-lasting, emotional scars': Date rapist sentenced to 4 years in jail Muslim families open their homes and dinner tables to share Eid al-Adha celebrations with non-Muslims Company's unpaid tax bill leaves huge hole in B.C. village's finances New trial ordered for polygamist acquitted in child bride case B.C. firefighters can't do much more than 'get out of the way,' says expert Liberals vow to lift 2 million Canadians out of poverty by 2030, with no new spending How smoky skies from wildfires are affecting British Columbians' mental health B.C. kids staying classy, keeping cool under pressure at Little League World Series

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'They'll burn with their house': Behind the decision to defy evacuation orders as flames approach | Vancouver to Victoria passenger ferry alters sailings | Liberal cabinet retreat draws pipeline defenders and protesters | Richmond RCMP issue warning after 2 pepper spray attacks

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'They'll burn with their house': Behind the decision to defy evacuation orders as flames approach Wed, 22 Aug 2018 22:11:30 EDT In the small community of François Lake, which mostly relies on ferry service to get in and out, around 100 people are thought to be defying an evacuation order.

Vancouver to Victoria passenger ferry alters sailings Wed, 22 Aug 2018 22:32:25 EDT A year into service, V2V, the luxury passenger-only ferry between Vancouver and Victoria, is changing its schedule.

Liberal cabinet retreat draws pipeline defenders and protesters Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:01:11 EDT The federal environment minister says B.C.'s intense forest fire season is another indication of climate change, but she not backing down on the decision to buy and triple the capacity of the Trans Mountain Pipeline.

Richmond RCMP issue warning after 2 pepper spray attacks Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:56:34 EDT Police say the two attacks, which took place in the city's downtown core Tuesday night, appear to be connected.

B.C. Wildfire Service tests out new products to battle wildfires Earthquakes off B.C., Oregon coasts felt by West Coast residents Change in weather could blow wildfire smoke out of B.C. B.C.'s craft beer taking off in Asia — where a pint can cost up to $25 B.C. wildfire worsens existing housing crisis in Telegraph Creek B.C. First Nation secures federal funding for plan to keep children out of foster care Malahat Highway reopened after deadly crash, sewage spill Fighting fires and fatigue: Veteran warns wildfire crews about risk of burning out 'Straw purchaser' jailed for gun trafficking — but most of her weapons remain missing Millennial birdwatchers find their flock through social media Birds in B.C. test positive for West Nile virus

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Wildfire claims 3 houses near Takysie Lake in Northern B.C. | Cigarettes and campfires: officials call for fire vigilance as dry conditions continue | Concern grows for detained UBC grad after Saudi Arabia seeks death penalty for another activist | Smoky skies the 'new normal?' Climatologist and activists don't like the description

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Wildfire claims 3 houses near Takysie Lake in Northern B.C. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 22:04:48 EDT At least three properties burned down Wednesday night as residents and firefighters near Takysie Lake battled aggressive flames, according to area residents who have defied evacuation orders.

Cigarettes and campfires: officials call for fire vigilance as dry conditions continue Thu, 23 Aug 2018 22:06:59 EDT People continue to take risks with illegal campfires and carelessly discarded cigarette butts, despite tinder dry conditions across Metro Vancouver, say local fire officials.

Concern grows for detained UBC grad after Saudi Arabia seeks death penalty for another activist Thu, 23 Aug 2018 20:51:04 EDT Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor is now seeking the death penalty against five human rights activists from the kingdom's Eastern Province who are currently on trial in a secretive terrorism court, according to groups including Human Rights Watch.

Smoky skies the 'new normal?' Climatologist and activists don't like the description Thu, 23 Aug 2018 21:54:31 EDT British Columbia has been under a blanket of smoke for more than a week, similar to last year’s conditions, prompting B.C. Premier John Horgan to say wildfires and smoky skies may become the “new normal."

Mother of toddler with autism calls for better crew training after harrowing B.C. flight Suspect charged with murder in Vancouver homicide Wildfire evacuees struggle with accommodations, fear after being forced out of their homes in northern B.C. Ridge Meadows RCMP constable charged with sexual touching of a minor Change in the weather expected for fire-ridden B.C. this weekend Special Olympics treasurer charged with fraud, theft in Williams Lake Downtown Eastside daycare closing after failing to meet city grant requirements 'Enough is enough:' Commuters demand improved route to Victoria after another Malahat Hwy closure Cool ocean air clearing the South Coast haze today Vegemil soy beverage recalled due to undeclared milk Medical experts push back as Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop brand plans Vancouver wellness conference

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Anti-shooting advocates call for real action from government as federal minister visits Surrey | Boy, 3, falls through springs at trampoline park where man died, prompting calls for regulation | Fraudster jailed for taking PAC money meant for new school playground | Defying evacuation orders and wildfires: First Nations in Northern B.C. try to protect their homes

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Anti-shooting advocates call for real action from government as federal minister visits Surrey Fri, 24 Aug 2018 22:24:18 EDT The federal minister responsible for organized crime reduction met with concerned Surrey, B.C., residents on Thursday, amid mounting criticism from anti-gang activists.

Boy, 3, falls through springs at trampoline park where man died, prompting calls for regulation Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:30:40 EDT A Surrey mom is speaking out after her three-year-old son literally slipped through the cracks at a Richmond trampoline park on Saturday.

Fraudster jailed for taking PAC money meant for new school playground Fri, 24 Aug 2018 18:41:15 EDT A woman has been sentenced for defrauding a Surrey elementary school of at least $20,000 meant to fund a new playground for students.

Defying evacuation orders and wildfires: First Nations in Northern B.C. try to protect their homes Fri, 24 Aug 2018 17:35:20 EDT They’re staying to protect their homes, despite evacuation orders, hoping Mother Nature will give them a break.

IHIT asks public for information on white van tied to Boston Bar homicide Why air pollution apps may be misleading Canadian tourists wait out Hurricane Lane as more flights to Hawaii cancelled Air freshens in parts of B.C. while other regions still face air quality, fire risks Charges upgraded to 1st-degree murder in Marpole homicide investigation Driver killed in early-morning crash in Vancouver Mom says flight attendant told her to keep toddler with autism quiet 1 arrested after 'suspicious' death near Boston Bar Vancouver man charged with ignoring medical health officer's orders for HIV treatment Are smoky skies the 'new normal?' Climatologist and activists don't like the description East 1st Avenue set to fully reopen, cheering commuters and local businesses

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B.C.'s new rules around hiring for taxpayer-funded construction projects challenged in court | Summer's last gasp delivers blue skies to Vancouver | Conservative motion to end birthright citizenship is not 'workable,' says Vancouver immigration lawyer | Man who murdered Abbotsford mother in staged hit and run sentenced to 21 years in prison

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B.C.'s new rules around hiring for taxpayer-funded construction projects challenged in court Mon, 27 Aug 2018 22:25:14 EDT The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association is asking the B.C. Supreme Court to strike down the provincial government's new hiring model for taxpayer-funded construction projects.

Summer's last gasp delivers blue skies to Vancouver Mon, 27 Aug 2018 22:06:53 EDT Proper summer weather has returned to Vancouver after a cooler spell with smoke-filled skies.

Conservative motion to end birthright citizenship is not 'workable,' says Vancouver immigration lawyer Mon, 27 Aug 2018 21:44:51 EDT A Vancouver-based immigration lawyer says the federal Conservative Party's recent resolution to eliminate birthright citizenship for refugees and immigrants is not only contrary to Canadian values — it would be a logistical nightmare.

Man who murdered Abbotsford mother in staged hit and run sentenced to 21 years in prison Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:48:09 EDT An Abbotsford man has been handed a 21 year prison sentence for his role in an elaborate and violent murder-for-hire plot.

VPD inspector's smack on colleague's buttocks deemed discreditable conduct Video captures suspect in card skimming scam Kelowna beach walkers want a shoreline free of private docks and fences that block public access Trans Mountain pipeline construction underway with feds footing the bill Liberals approve first saliva screening roadside test for marijuana Drought worsens as fires continue to burn throughout B.C. Take a deep breath: Air quality advisory cancelled for Metro Vancouver and entire Fraser Valley Advocate wants answers from coroner's inquest into death of man shot by Vancouver police Control 'crazy' summer crowds in regional parks, mayor tells Metro Vancouver B.C.'s wildfire season now 2nd-worst on record — behind only last year Suspected overdose death leads police to possible drug lab in East Van

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Roadside tests for cannabis will bring lots of litigation, lawyer says | Langley woman's petition calls for ban on smoking in condos | Last minute back-to-school house hunters at risk of rental scams, says BBB | B.C. maintains budget surplus, despite ICBC losses and wildfire spending

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Roadside tests for cannabis will bring lots of litigation, lawyer says Tue, 28 Aug 2018 22:29:39 EDT Kyla Lee, a criminal defence lawyer, says that the accuracy and invasiveness of the new saliva-collecting tests will be challenged in Canadians courts.

Langley woman's petition calls for ban on smoking in condos Tue, 28 Aug 2018 21:57:19 EDT A Langley woman is hoping her petition with hundreds of online supporters could lead to a change in the province's laws, resulting in a default ban on smoking inside condo or apartment suites.

Last minute back-to-school house hunters at risk of rental scams, says BBB Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:39:50 EDT Evan Kelly of the Better Business Bureau of B.C. says students looking to find last minute housing can fall prey to rental scams.

B.C. maintains budget surplus, despite ICBC losses and wildfire spending Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:04:09 EDT Finance Minister Carole James says the province maintained its budget surplus in the last fiscal year, even though it boosted spending on government programs by almost $3 billion.

Stroke, not vape, to blame in the death of teen baseball star Kyle Losse: B.C. coroner Nanaimo Mayor Bill McKay not running for re-election Back-to-school budgeting increasingly important, credit counselling society says Labour union responds after business groups challenge B.C.'s construction hiring model Hornby Island school will begin classes next week despite fire, says district B.C. could see more dam failures like Mount Polley without better regulation, report says

Man who murdered Abbotsford mother in staged hit and run sentenced to 21 years in prison

Liberals to look at 'full ban' on handguns, assault weapons Canadian breaks own world record for beer mile, gets disqualified for not drinking enough beer The future looks grim after 2 years of devastating B.C. wildfires Saudi medical trainees allowed to stay in Canada, for now

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Cause of North Vancouver apartment fire that killed mother and son 'undetermined' | Cyclist says this helmet saved her life when a truck drove over her head | 'Lied to and let down': Emotions running high in areas ravaged by B.C. wildfires | Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps apologizes for excluding voices in statue removal debate

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Cause of North Vancouver apartment fire that killed mother and son 'undetermined' Wed, 29 Aug 2018 22:13:11 EDT After a months-long investigation, officials say they aren't able to determine the cause of a North Vancouver apartment fire that killed a mother and her young son in June.

Cyclist says this helmet saved her life when a truck drove over her head Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:42:18 EDT A 66-year-old Vernon, B.C., cyclist is encouraging others to wear a bike helmet after the tire of a pickup truck drove up and over her head at a busy intersection last month.

'Lied to and let down': Emotions running high in areas ravaged by B.C. wildfires Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:51:59 EDT Emotions are running high in areas ravaged by wildfires in Northern B.C. in what some are calling a breakdown of trust between people affected by the wildfires and fire officials.

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps apologizes for excluding voices in statue removal debate Wed, 29 Aug 2018 18:53:51 EDT In an op-ed published in the Times Colonist, Helps said she failed to recognize the "great desire" of Victoria residents to participate in reconciliation.

Lack of emergency procedures contributed to Fernie arena deaths: WorkSafeBC Suspect in fatal 2017 crash gets time served for jewelry heist and other crimes 'Talk to your kids': RCMP warn parents about pre-grad parties South Asian woman's network 'Didihood' opens Vancouver chapter Students in wildfire-affected areas of northern B.C. on standby for school start Motorcyclist deaths more than double in B.C. Beware of sextortion scams on social media, warn Burnaby RCMP B.C. mothers call for an end to stigma surrounding drug use and overdose 2018 now worst fire season on record as B.C. extends state of emergency Expand parks, restore funding to ease congestion in B.C.'s outdoors, Green Party leader says B.C. sues opioid makers for 'negligence and corruption' about addiction risks

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Former Surrey RCMP officer charged in Creep Catchers case pleads guilty to breach of trust | 'Extreme bear activity' in Lynn Valley trails | B.C. politicians and business leaders greet Trans Mountain pipeline ruling with cheers and jeers | 'You're living in garbage': How a Delta composting plant got away with stinking up an entire neighbourhood

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Former Surrey RCMP officer charged in Creep Catchers case pleads guilty to breach of trust Thu, 30 Aug 2018 21:54:52 EDT A former RCMP officer charged after the release of a Creep Catchers video has pleaded guilty to one count of breach of trust.

'Extreme bear activity' in Lynn Valley trails Thu, 30 Aug 2018 18:54:53 EDT Conservation officers believe the same black bear that killed a small dog last week is now chasing people around and trying to attack other dogs.

B.C. politicians and business leaders greet Trans Mountain pipeline ruling with cheers and jeers Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:32:16 EDT Business leaders and politicians have been quick to weigh in on the Federal Court of Appeal's ruling concerning the Trans Mountain pipleine expansion project.

'You're living in garbage': How a Delta composting plant got away with stinking up an entire neighbourhood Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:32:45 EDT Enviro-Smart Organics operated without an air quality permit for several years. The Metro Vancouver Regional District and the City of Delta point the finger at each other as to how things got so out of hand.

Scientist developing early detection method for norovirus in B.C. oysters Premier Rachel Notley pulls Alberta out of federal climate plan over Trans Mountain ruling Man in SkyTrain attack pleads guilty to assault against Muslim woman 'We are winning': Several B.C. First Nations celebrate Trans Mountain victory How the killer whale became the Achilles heel of Trans Mountain pipeline approval Vancouver Coastal Health cancels contract surgeries, opens up more public operating space East 1st Avenue in Vancouver now fully reopened Coroner seeks 2nd opinion in probe of Myles Gray's fatal encounter with police Alberta pulling out of federal climate change plan until pipeline construction resumes Highway 97 reopens after mudslide near Cache Creek B.C. lawsuit against drug makers will shift focus away from opioid crisis, advocates fear

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Short-term rental regulations coming to Powell River, B.C. | Regulator's investigation into New Coast Realty ends without discipline | From banh mi to choux pastry: Richmond World Festival showcases city's best bites | BC Ferries accident triggers long delays on busy route

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Short-term rental regulations coming to Powell River, B.C. Fri, 31 Aug 2018 22:00:00 EDT Regulating Airbnb and other short-term rentals is becoming an increasingly complex process across B.C., and the municipality of Powell River is the latest to take a stab at regulation.

Regulator's investigation into New Coast Realty ends without discipline Fri, 31 Aug 2018 20:45:05 EDT A brokerage at the centre of a storm which transformed real estate regulation in B.C. will not face discipline in connection to allegations of improper training tactics.

From banh mi to choux pastry: Richmond World Festival showcases city's best bites Fri, 31 Aug 2018 21:25:42 EDT Foodies will have a chance to experience the best Richmond, B.C., has to offer this weekend at the Richmond World Festival running Friday and Saturday.

BC Ferries accident triggers long delays on busy route Fri, 31 Aug 2018 10:20:47 EDT An accident involving two crew members has forced BC Ferries to cancel four sailings on its busiest route just ahead of the long weekend.

Cranbrook, B.C., arena avoids ammonia disaster after ice-machine breaks down Illegally parked vehicles at Joffre Lakes will be towed this weekend, B.C. Parks warns Bottle-fed fawn bucks up wildfire crews on ferry ride Promises, promises: Trans Mountain conflict proves you can't be all things to all people

'You're living in garbage': How a Delta composting plant got away with stinking up an entire neighbourhood

B.C. schools get record funding but teacher shortage remains

Man in SkyTrain attack pleads guilty to assault against Muslim woman

Hornby Island school fire considered suspicious

How the killer whale became the Achilles heel of Trans Mountain pipeline approval

Victoria parents to use art in bid to slow speeding cars at crosswalk

Former Surrey RCMP officer charged in Creep Catchers case pleads guilty to breach of trust

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Mould in condo prompts human rights complaint against strata | Want to make a positive change in your life? Consider a 'September resolution' | Everything on the table as B.C. reviews labour laws, minister says | Ailing killer whale J-50 spotted alive after being declared missing

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Mould in condo prompts human rights complaint against strata Mon, 3 Sep 2018 10:00:00 EDT A Vancouver condo owner enmeshed in a years-long battle against her strata has filed a human rights complaint, saying there is toxic mould in her unit, which she says has exacerbated her health problems.

Want to make a positive change in your life? Consider a 'September resolution' Mon, 3 Sep 2018 20:21:16 EDT “September is just a really good energy for getting back into the flow of regular life and I think we really all crave that on a certain level,” says life coach Lisa Carpenter.

Everything on the table as B.C. reviews labour laws, minister says Mon, 3 Sep 2018 16:51:43 EDT B.C.’s minister of labour says the province's review of its Labour Code, which covers unions and other workplace topics, is long overdue.

Ailing killer whale J-50 spotted alive after being declared missing Mon, 3 Sep 2018 13:26:56 EDT A young, sickly killer whale that scientists have been fighting to save has been spotted alive, after being declared missing by researchers on Monday.

Hot back-to-school advice: Feed your kids bugs Parents have fretted through the ages about kids' fascination with technology, experts say 3 mutilated skunks found dead in East Vancouver neighbourhood Tech program for B.C. high-school students aims to shrink industry's diversity gaps Back to school season the best time to shop around for telecom deals Hungry and homeless: B.C. wildfires are forcing bears out of critical habitats Orange Shirt Day founder writes children's book about residential school experience Conservation office urges caution after bear enters van with child inside 'Process is torturous': Federal whistleblower says Canada doesn't protect people who speak out Dog killed by wolves on Tofino beach prompts warning from district Will the Fraser Valley get its own version of the Sea to Sky Gondola?

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Comox Valley man charged with arson in Hornby Island school fire, police say | Smoky air returns to South Coast as B.C. wildfires continue to burn | 'It hit her': biologists shoot sick killer whale J-50 with antibiotic dart gun | A fire destroyed Brazil's National Museum. How safe is the Royal B.C. Museum?

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Comox Valley man charged with arson in Hornby Island school fire, police say Tue, 4 Sep 2018 16:03:11 EDT Comox Valley RCMP said 25-year-old Bridge Warwick has been charged with one count of arson damaging property in connection with the blaze.

Smoky air returns to South Coast as B.C. wildfires continue to burn Tue, 4 Sep 2018 20:28:22 EDT The ridge of high pressure bringing blue skies to the South Coast is also bringing air from the east, where many wildfires continue to burn, says CBC's meteorologist.

'It hit her': biologists shoot sick killer whale J-50 with antibiotic dart gun Tue, 4 Sep 2018 16:31:59 EDT Biologists have managed to administer what they believe is a full dose of antibiotics to an emaciated killer whale in the waters off British Columbia.

A fire destroyed Brazil's National Museum. How safe is the Royal B.C. Museum? Tue, 4 Sep 2018 20:04:07 EDT Canadian museums will need to evaluate their emergency and fire preparedness in the wake of a devastating fire that gutted Brazil's National Museum, says the head of B.C.'s natural history museum.

B.C.'s newest high school is top of its class Trudeau confirms $1.37B in federal funding for Metro Vancouver transit projects B.C. short 250 teachers as new school year begins 7 school fields closed after topsoil found to be riddled with broken glass, plastic 'Loathing has replaced my loving': Perils of mixing business and family laid bare in bitter property battle What's 'meaningful consultation?' Squamish Nation, Indigenous lawyer weigh in on Trans Mountain's future B.C. students learning for 'real life' but teachers say reality needs funding Digital archive of old B.C. textbooks highlights 'constant dehumanizing of Indigenous people' Pot stores argue Vancouver condoned illegal sales with licensing program Comox Valley man charged with arson in Hornby Island school fire, police say Typhoon forces Japan-bound flight back to Vancouver

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Young woman rescued after falling into Lynn Canyon | Housing crunch pushes Vancouver students toward off-campus dorms | Federal lawyer asks B.C. judge to toss experts' reports on medical marijuana | The eagle has landed: Bird of prey swoops in on B.C. fishing trip

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Young woman rescued after falling into Lynn Canyon Wed, 5 Sep 2018 22:22:42 EDT A park ranger witnessed the fall and called for help.

Housing crunch pushes Vancouver students toward off-campus dorms Wed, 5 Sep 2018 22:23:50 EDT Thousands of students are on waiting lists to get into student housing on both UBC and SFU campuses. The unmatched demand has pushed students into Vancouver's dog-eat-dog rental market.

Federal lawyer asks B.C. judge to toss experts' reports on medical marijuana Wed, 5 Sep 2018 20:52:07 EDT A lawyer for the federal government is asking the court to reject the reports of three doctors and a criminologist she says are either unqualified or biased in favour of medical marijuana dispensaries fighting to stay open in Vancouver.

The eagle has landed: Bird of prey swoops in on B.C. fishing trip Wed, 5 Sep 2018 21:07:08 EDT The eagle was said to be surprisingly docile. “It didn’t seem fussed by us at all. It was like a budgie in a cage," Derril McKenzie said.

City of Vancouver may sell 4 blocks of Arbutus Corridor back to CP for $1 Surrey mayor hopes to ride city's new rails by 2023/2024 45 per cent of B.C. businesses report difficulty finding workers, survey says Cave-rescue specialists flown in from across B.C. to save injured climber near Penticton Vernon, B.C., abandons shopping cart ban as way to discourage homelessness Short-term rental listings down 47 per cent in Vancouver Woman found killed near small B.C. town ID'd as Belgian hitchhiker 6 protesters arrested after anti-fish farm demonstration in Victoria Grand Forks votes to buy out entire neighborhood after major flood B.C. professor granted bail but still detained in Slovak prison Vancouver Island school children get their hands dirty learning SENĆOŦEN language

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Man wanted for 1st-degree murder in connection with 2017 killing | How a proposed holiday for reconciliation could affect Canada's economy | Arson suspect sought in East Vancouver fire | Not just tankers at fault: Federal oceans minister defends whale protection strategy

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Man wanted for 1st-degree murder in connection with 2017 killing Thu, 6 Sep 2018 20:11:51 EDT Brandon Nathan Teixeira's charge stems from fatal shooting of Nicholas Khabra in Surrey last fall.

How a proposed holiday for reconciliation could affect Canada's economy Thu, 6 Sep 2018 20:34:35 EDT The Liberal government will declare a federal statutory holiday to recognize the lasting negative legacy of residential schools, but the Conservative Indigenous affairs critic says the holiday would be a financial burden for Canada.

Arson suspect sought in East Vancouver fire Thu, 6 Sep 2018 18:06:20 EDT The Vancouver Police Department has released video and photos of an arson suspect in an East Vancouver fire in the hope the public can help help identify the man.

Not just tankers at fault: Federal oceans minister defends whale protection strategy Thu, 6 Sep 2018 16:43:30 EDT The Canadian government is under the spotlight for its handling of B.C.'s endangered southern resident killer whales but the federal minister responsible for oceans says environmentalists are missing the big picture when it comes to protecting the species.

Man accused of killing Abbotsford teen says he hears voices 'every hour of the day' NPA mayoral candidate Ken Sim peddles policies while pedalling through East Van Notley stresses 'urgency' of resolving Trans Mountain delays 'Am I colonizing this curriculum?' Teachers share challenges of getting new Indigenous curriculum right B.C. executive accused of taking millions in cryptocurrency from former employer 1st group of Cambie Street business owners win damages in Canada Line construction lawsuit $150M spill-response boost for B.C. coast on hold after Trans Mountain ruling Steve Nash, pride of Victoria, B.C., prepares to take his place in hoops Hall Officer cleared in fatal B.C. shooting sues police watchdog over 3-year investigation Ford recalls almost 340,000 F-150s in Canada for seatbelt fire risk

The eagle has landed: Bird of prey swoops in on B.C. fishing trip

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'It's disgusting': Illegal garbage pile swells in East Hastings alley | 4,500 cyclists — and traffic delays — in store for RBC GranFondo Whistler bike race | Provincial surplus rises as growth remains stable in B.C. | Surrey Walmart closed after legionnaires' disease outbreak

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'It's disgusting': Illegal garbage pile swells in East Hastings alley Fri, 7 Sep 2018 22:00:00 EDT People seen dumping garbage onto a garbage pile behind a seafood restaurant since March, nearby resident says. The pile has spilled into the alleyway, and owners have been ordered to clean it up.

4,500 cyclists — and traffic delays — in store for RBC GranFondo Whistler bike race Fri, 7 Sep 2018 22:44:08 EDT Drivers travelling between Vancouver and Whistler, B.C., on Saturday should expect delays of up to three hours as 4,500 cyclists race in the RBC GranFondo Whistler.

Provincial surplus rises as growth remains stable in B.C. Fri, 7 Sep 2018 15:42:46 EDT Finance Minister Carole James is projecting a growing budget surplus and stable but slower economic growth in her latest quarterly financial update.

Surrey Walmart closed after legionnaires' disease outbreak Fri, 7 Sep 2018 17:50:45 EDT Health officials say anyone who was in Surrey's Guilford neighbourhood in the past 10 days and is showing symptoms such as coughing, fever, shortness of breath or fatigue should see a doctor.

Hitman who tried to kill Hells Angel at Vancouver airport handed 11-year sentence BC Ferries passengers warned of possible measles exposure linked to Maple Ridge school case House fire kills 1 person in Vancouver Bad acid trip: Dozens of cars written off, thousands of insurance claims filed after chemical spill Injunction application hearing pitting treaty rights against Site C wraps in Vancouver Canucks owners bring pro esports team to Vancouver Judge gives district go-ahead to clear Saanich homeless camp B.C. state of emergency ends as wildfire conditions improve Delta mayoral candidates debate Massey Tunnel replacement as key election issue Trans Mountain response not just about one pipeline, says Trudeau Ailing killer whale off B.C. coast diagnosed with parasitic worms

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Man charged with murder of Marrisa Shen, 13, had no criminal record and was new to Canada | Iranian woman says she's trapped in her marriage, 3 years after Canadian divorce | Squamish hereditary Chief Ian Campbell no longer running for mayor of Vancouver | B.C. municipalities call on government to crack down harder on housing speculation

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Man charged with murder of Marrisa Shen, 13, had no criminal record and was new to Canada Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:22:39 EDT A 28-year-old Burnaby, B.C., man with no previous criminal record has been charged with the first-degree murder of 13-year-old Marrisa Shen.

Iranian woman says she's trapped in her marriage, 3 years after Canadian divorce Mon, 10 Sep 2018 08:00:00 EDT An Iranian woman living in B.C. says she's trapped in her Islamic marriage because her ex-husband refuses to co-operate with their separation — despite the fact they've been divorced under Canadian law for years.

Squamish hereditary Chief Ian Campbell no longer running for mayor of Vancouver Mon, 10 Sep 2018 21:03:24 EDT Squamish hereditary Chief Ian Campbell announced in a statement issued late Monday afternoon he is no longer in the running for mayor of Vancouver.

B.C. municipalities call on government to crack down harder on housing speculation Mon, 10 Sep 2018 22:30:36 EDT Unsurprisingly, the first day of the 2018 Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention was filled with discussions about the price of housing and what local governments could do to lower it.

Vancouver 4/20 event organizers send cheques to cover cost 'We think we may have a problem here': City councillor predicts low voter turnout in 2018 municipal elections Grand Forks turns to province, federal government for funding to buy flooded neighbourhoods View from above: Break-and-enter suspect found hiding in ceiling Vancouver Island village 'like a ghost town' after rock slide evacuation following summer of fires Field trips, activities add to financial worries for both parents and schools, principal says Some troops heading home after record-breaking B.C. wildfire season Lois Jackson, Delta mayor for 19 years, now running for council seat Malahat Highway reopened after rock slide Long lineups at Vancouver's Skookum festival blight otherwise successful 1st year Fishing lodge barge runs aground on Haida Gwaii beach, raising fuel-leak concerns

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Crown seeking conditional jail sentence for former cop caught in Creep Catcher's sting | Crews responding to wildfire burning near hospital in Trail, B.C. | 'Organized stalking' ads on Vancouver transit a mental health concern, experts say | 'None of it seemed real': Lake Country, B.C., man wakes to stranger lighting his house on fire

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Crown seeking conditional jail sentence for former cop caught in Creep Catcher's sting Tue, 11 Sep 2018 21:58:28 EDT Dario Devic had a major lapse in judgement when he arranged to meet a woman posing as a 15 year old in Sept. 2016, his lawyer Rishi Gill admitted in B.C. Provincial Court on Tuesday.

Crews responding to wildfire burning near hospital in Trail, B.C. Tue, 11 Sep 2018 21:15:30 EDT The B.C. Wildfire Service and Kootenay Boundary Fire Rescue crews are aggressively fighting a wildfire burning near the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail.

'Organized stalking' ads on Vancouver transit a mental health concern, experts say Tue, 11 Sep 2018 21:04:02 EDT Mental health researchers are surprised and troubled that what they call a "delusional" belief system — one they say harms the well-being of believers — is advertised on billboards on Vancouver’s public transit system.

'None of it seemed real': Lake Country, B.C., man wakes to stranger lighting his house on fire Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:40:15 EDT David Yerema awoke Sunday morning to his dog barking and the smell of burning plastic.

Tragedy shakes communities that helped bring murder suspect to Canada B.C. has 4 people enforcing ride-hailing ban for entire province Police investigating after wigs intended for B.C. Children's Hospital stolen Sonic the Hedgehog film shoot shuts down 12 km of Vancouver Island highway False Creek residents plead for help combating garbage, needles and escalating violence Alleged attacks stemming from dating app meetups prompt RCMP warning Wreckage of Alberta couple's plane found in B.C. months after it disappeared Carolyn Bennett vows government 'will do better' on duty to consult following Trans Mountain decision Vancouver Island MLA wants fixes to Malahat Highway after a summer of road closures Court gives anti-abortion group another shot at placing ads on Metro Vancouver transit Victoria illustrator teams up with Margaret Atwood for historic fictional comic

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Surrey RCMP looking for missing family of 4 | Dentists prescribing too many antibiotics, says BCCDC | Is capturing J50 the only way to ensure her survival? Officials are considering it | Family of missing Cypress snowshoer Roy Lee asks court to rule him dead

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Surrey RCMP looking for missing family of 4 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:46:02 EDT Surrey RCMP are asking for information about a missing family of four.

Dentists prescribing too many antibiotics, says BCCDC Wed, 12 Sep 2018 22:38:17 EDT A new poster campaign launched by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control and the B.C. Dental Association is asking people to consider how they use antibiotics, especially when they see their dentists.

Is capturing J50 the only way to ensure her survival? Officials are considering it Wed, 12 Sep 2018 12:33:53 EDT Believing the survival of the young orca in the wild is now unlikely, experts say they may attempt to capture J50 so they can better diagnose and treat her.

Family of missing Cypress snowshoer Roy Lee asks court to rule him dead Wed, 12 Sep 2018 22:28:35 EDT The family of Roy Lee, who went missing on Cypress Mountain in December of 2016 is asking the B.C. Supreme Court to declare him dead.

B.C. municipalities ask for power to opt out of speculation tax, finance minister says no 2 decades later, former West Vancouver mayor Mark Sager wants his old job back Parcel arriving in the mail explodes in hands of B.C. man Fresh from a kill, this cougar stares down B.C. woman in 'terrifying' encounter Demand swells for Greater Vancouver Food Bank as charity struggles to keep shelves stocked B.C. ski hill looking for new owner says it will remain closed until buyer appears 'Finally, It's 2018 and not 1900': Haida Gwaii village gets cell phone service Cowboy hats and tiaras: B.C. woman vies for title of Miss Rodeo Canada Young women safe after night spent lost above Lions Bay Richard Stewart says he'll seek one final term as Mayor of Coquitlam Murder charge shocks B.C. communities who sponsored accused killer's journey to Canada

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Ailing orca J50 declared dead by scientists | Shell Canada gives up exploration permits to make way for protected area | Communities across B.C. bring ideas to the table to fight social isolation | Burnaby spends $1.1M from casino funds on legal fight against Trans Mountain

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Ailing orca J50 declared dead by scientists Thu, 13 Sep 2018 17:01:59 EDT An ailing killer whale calf that scientists have been trying to treat since August has died, scientists believe.

Shell Canada gives up exploration permits to make way for protected area Thu, 13 Sep 2018 22:19:17 EDT Shell Canada Ltd. has given up its offshore exploration rights, clearing the way for the creation of Canada's first protected marine area under the Canada Wildlife Act.

Communities across B.C. bring ideas to the table to fight social isolation Thu, 13 Sep 2018 21:00:52 EDT Potlucks, coffee dates and pizza parties are being held all over the province to address the growing feelings of isolation and loneliness in B.C. communities.

Burnaby spends $1.1M from casino funds on legal fight against Trans Mountain Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:44:53 EDT Burnaby's various legal battles against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion have cost $1.1 million, but the city says that expense isn't coming out of voters' property taxes.

Mysterious Good Samaritan leaves handwritten suicide prevention messages on Lions Gate Bridge Underground substation project at West End school site officially set to proceed B.C. Women's hospital preemie baby biobank first of its kind in Canada B.C. housing minister defends affordability promises in wake of 4.5% rent increase approval Order of Canada recipients pen letter opposing Trans Mountain pipeline Family's disappearance triggers RCMP search

Parcel arriving in the mail explodes in hands of B.C. man

Election Cycle: Shauna Sylvester aims to ease housing crisis, homelessness Laundry-loving cat has purr-loined dozens of clothing items in Delta neighbourhood Family of snowshoer missing for almost 2 years asks court to rule him dead 2nd possible carcinogen found in recalled blood pressure drug valsartan, Health Canada says

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Search for J50 continues despite consensus she is likely dead | A man dressed as a jug of Kool-Aid is the only reason there's a mayor's race in Terrace, B.C. | Displaced residents of Saanich homeless camp move to Rudd Park | Air Canada pilots get permission to wear beards

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Search for J50 continues despite consensus she is likely dead Fri, 14 Sep 2018 22:42:31 EDT Officials in Canada and the U.S. continue to search for J50, even though one agency — the Center for Whale Research — declared the animal dead on Thursday.

A man dressed as a jug of Kool-Aid is the only reason there's a mayor's race in Terrace, B.C. Fri, 14 Sep 2018 22:34:24 EDT Election day may be more than a month away, but some communities in northern B.C. already know who will be leading them for the next four years.

Displaced residents of Saanich homeless camp move to Rudd Park Fri, 14 Sep 2018 22:03:58 EDT Evicted residents of a tent city at a park in Saanich, B.C, gathered at another park Friday to rally against homelessness.

Air Canada pilots get permission to wear beards Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:28:50 EDT Pilots have always been the smooth-faced operators of the air, but a recent study from SFU debunked the myth that respirators need a hair free surface to work effectively.

Vision Vancouver not running a mayoral candidate Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Metro Vancouver Ibrahim Ali, accused in Marrisa Shen killing, makes brief 1st court appearance Voyeur allegedly exposes himself in women's washroom at UBC residence Yukon man accused of mailing explosive device to brother in B.C. IHIT renews call for public help finding murder suspect Brandon Teixeira Family previously declared missing located by RCMP Skull found 9 years ago in Whitehorse ID'd as missing B.C. man LNG deal close, premier says in UBCM address Prominent B.C. surgeon accused of 'arrogance,' lying in wrongful death lawsuit Traffic woes driving City of North Vancouver mayoral candidates to campaign on solutions

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A Vancouver voter's guide to the 71 people running for city council | Human remains found near Smithers belong to Jessica Patrick, family confirms | Belgian hitchhiker met her accused murderer the day she died, police say | Father with ALS fears lack of funds will keep him from son

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A Vancouver voter's guide to the 71 people running for city council Thu, 2 Aug 2018 08:00:00 EDT A look at who's running for Vancouver city council in the 2018 municipal elections.

Human remains found near Smithers belong to Jessica Patrick, family confirms Mon, 17 Sep 2018 11:59:23 EDT The human remains found near Smithers, B.C. belong to 18-year-old Jessica Patrick, her family confirmed.

Belgian hitchhiker met her accused murderer the day she died, police say Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:53:02 EDT A Belgian tourist who was found dead in southern B.C. last month met the man charged with her slaying the day she died, according to homicide investigators.

Father with ALS fears lack of funds will keep him from son Mon, 17 Sep 2018 07:00:00 EDT Sean Tagert has ALS and needs 24-hour care at home — but with the regional health authority only funding 15.5 hours, he has exhausted his savings paying for caregivers so he can stay in the community with his family and young son.

Want to buy legal pot on Oct. 17? Here's what you need to know 8 seats, 1 mayor, 48 candidates: A voter's guide to Surrey's crowded civic ballot Highway 17 in Surrey reopens after industrial fire Repeating success the challenge for Canucks' Brock Boeser Ottawa looks at having retired judge help guide renewed pipeline review process 2 trucks down, Trail fire department left scrambling 5 months after acid spill World Heritage status would make Vancouver's Chinatown permanent symbol of resilience, B.C. says 'A place to come home to': Tlowitsis Nation establishes new community near Campbell River Vancouverite Rachel Cliff's strong debut marathon the result of 'smart decisions' B.C.'s only legal pot shop on Oct. 17 will be in Kamloops Deadly ghost net entangles, drowns Fraser River seals

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Huge fish kill on Surrey waterway another blow to conservation group | 158 laid off as videogame developer Capcom shutters Burnaby office | People prefer being lazy because our brains are wired that way, study says | Decoy detectives to clamp down on speeding in Coquitlam

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Huge fish kill on Surrey waterway another blow to conservation group Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:00:00 EDT Deadly effluent from a cement plant is believed to have killed off salmon fry, crayfish and trout in the Nicomekl River.

158 laid off as videogame developer Capcom shutters Burnaby office Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:11:09 EDT Capcom Vancouver, the video game developer behind the Dead Rising series, is closing its doors and laying off all of its staff.

People prefer being lazy because our brains are wired that way, study says Tue, 18 Sep 2018 17:00:00 EDT People are inherently lazy because that's just how our brains are wired, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.

Decoy detectives to clamp down on speeding in Coquitlam Tue, 18 Sep 2018 20:18:39 EDT Coquitlam RCMP introduced "Const. Scarecrow," the newest member of its force, to the public Tuesday. They hope the phony cops will help clamp down on speeding in the city, which has become one of the force's top concerns.

'Don't let this be the end': Good Samaritan behind Lions Gate notes shares her story Province funds more French teacher education seats at SFU and UBC Child-care-policy changes slowly creating improvements in B.C., advocate says B.C. dog owner charged with animal cruelty Tornado in the Lower Mainland? Possibly Mother pleads for information in son's unsolved Richmond, B.C., shooting death B.C. calls on Ottawa to address concerns about legal weed and the border Baby Mac's parents allege negligence in lawsuit filed over their son's death at a Vancouver daycare Municipal politics vulnerable to social media misinformation, professor says Vancouver's Jewish community grapples with engaging young people in religion ahead of Yom Kippur Future of Downtown Eastside cannabis kiosk unclear after police raid

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Changes to stop patient-on-staff violence announced for Coquitlam's psychiatric hospital | Buttocks-smacking Vancouver officer abruptly resigns ahead of suspension | Private bus shuttles aim to fill Greyhound void in B.C. | Richmond RCMP urge vigilance after 29 break-ins in 6 days

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Changes to stop patient-on-staff violence announced for Coquitlam's psychiatric hospital Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:22:12 EDT Increased security, staffing and training coming to the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital which treats those found unfit to stand trial or not criminally responsible due to mental illness.

Buttocks-smacking Vancouver officer abruptly resigns ahead of suspension Wed, 19 Sep 2018 18:58:23 EDT John de Haas, who rose to the rank of inspector with the Vancouver Police Department over the course of his 40-year career, abruptly resigned on Tuesday, a day before receiving two concurrent, 30-day suspensions revolving around a physical incident with a subordinate officer in 2017.

Private bus shuttles aim to fill Greyhound void in B.C. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 16:31:06 EDT Greyhound Canada's plan to shut down bus services across British Columbia sent a shockwave through local communities that rely on the transportation company — but for some, it's a business opportunity.

Richmond RCMP urge vigilance after 29 break-ins in 6 days Wed, 19 Sep 2018 19:28:57 EDT Richmond RCMP are warning residents to be vigilant, after a surge of break-ins.

Millennials urged to challenge baby boomers' grip on city politics at Vancouver conference Man faces firearms charges following reports of shots fired in Abbotsford Controversial TV show sparks debate about changing racist attitudes toward Indigenous people Woman with autism pleads for return of stolen scooter How do you negotiate a divorce when the 'family business' is illegal pot? B.C. homeowners hardest hit by Canada's rising interest rates: report 'I feel like my brain has been wiped': As NXIVM leader awaits trial, stunned former members ask, 'What now?' Is this the 1st tornado the Lower Mainland has seen in decades?

158 laid off as videogame developer Capcom shutters Burnaby office

B.C. dog owner charged with animal cruelty

Huge fish kill near Langley hatchery another blow to conservation group

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Lost baby blanket sparks plea from 'inconsolable' Vancouver mom | Dozens of birds fall out of the sky in mysterious 'mortality event' | Brad West looks set to become Metro Vancouver's youngest — and most outspoken — mayor | Fall warning: Incoming storms could be bad news for B.C.'s drought-stressed trees

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Lost baby blanket sparks plea from 'inconsolable' Vancouver mom Thu, 20 Sep 2018 22:00:00 EDT Vancouver mom Funke Ipaye, who just moved to Vancouver from Calgary, says she is beside herself after her baby daughter's cherished handmade blanket went missing.

Dozens of birds fall out of the sky in mysterious 'mortality event' Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:22:13 EDT People were shocked to witness the birds, believed to be starlings, plunge to the ground near the BC Ferries terminal on Sept. 14.

Brad West looks set to become Metro Vancouver's youngest — and most outspoken — mayor Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:28:07 EDT What makes Port Coquitlam interesting in this election isn't the competition, but the type of politician 33-year-old Brad West is.

Fall warning: Incoming storms could be bad news for B.C.'s drought-stressed trees Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:48:16 EDT Environment Canada posted the notices for Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound, the North Shore and the Sunshine Coast on Thursday morning.

Surrey RCMP responds to criticism as municipal election ramps up Joint Rescue Coordination Centre suspends search for missing plane New council unlikely to overturn Vancouver's decision to allow duplexes Vancouver's new duplex rules explained Provincial park ordered closed after homeless campers move in Dozens gather along Highway 16 as teen's remains brought home Homicide team investigating body found inside abandoned Richmond home B.C. co-op develops tech to help prevent ODs — especially for those who use alone B.C. Indigenous group touring to advocate responsible mining, big energy projects Vancouver taking notes on Seattle's 'urban villages' strategy for affordable housing Sister of pilot whose plane went missing to create search support network

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RCMP and privacy commissioner investigate alleged NCIX breach | Crown pursues mandatory minimum sentences for 2 men convicted of pimping-related crimes | Nanny charged with sex abuse of 3 B.C. children | Airliner has 'near miss' with drone on approach to Vancouver

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RCMP and privacy commissioner investigate alleged NCIX breach Fri, 21 Sep 2018 21:46:53 EDT B.C.'s privacy commissioner is investigating an alleged privacy breach involving the bankrupt computer retailer NCIX.

Crown pursues mandatory minimum sentences for 2 men convicted of pimping-related crimes Fri, 21 Sep 2018 22:14:19 EDT Tamim Albashir and Kasra Mohsenipour were convicted of 17 charges in February, including human trafficking.

Nanny charged with sex abuse of 3 B.C. children Fri, 21 Sep 2018 20:33:22 EDT Saanich police are worried there may be more alleged victims after a local nanny was charged with sex offences against three children, including two brothers in his care.

Airliner has 'near miss' with drone on approach to Vancouver Fri, 21 Sep 2018 17:32:04 EDT The plane, inbound from Saskatoon, was flying at 7,000 feet when its crew spotted the drone.

IHIT identifies body found in abandoned Richmond home Raising of historic Haida pole comes with apology from B.C. premier Maple Ridge mayoral candidates disagree on homelessness solutions 'Sent chills down my bones': Bear seen eating another bear in central B.C. Pedestrian hurt, witnesses pepper-sprayed after carjacking in downtown Vancouver Who's on top? Vancouver will decide order of candidates on election ballot tonight Yukon man accused of mailing bomb to brother in B.C. charged with attempted murder 1 dead in rollover crash during 'torrential downpour' in Burnaby 'It's time to leave': Nanaimo tent city ordered to shut down within 21 days Federal fisheries minister addresses Trans Mountain pipeline expansion concerns Memorable victory: Chilliwack man wins Canadian memory championship

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Judge rejects 'preposterous' theory in baby's death, acquits B.C. dad of murder | Suspect charged with murder in Japanese student's death pleads not guilty | B.C. pharmacist loses licence after giving out drugs containing human placenta | Do you recognize this man? RCMP release sketch of alleged UBC voyeur

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Judge rejects 'preposterous' theory in baby's death, acquits B.C. dad of murder Mon, 24 Sep 2018 20:05:20 EDT The Crown's theory that a Burnaby dad killed his newborn daughter because her crying interrupted his plan to watch hockey is "preposterous," according to a B.C. judge.

Suspect charged with murder in Japanese student's death pleads not guilty Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:09:13 EDT William Victor Schneider, seen here in surveillance video footage, walks with Natsumi Kogawa at Harbour Centre Mall, the last time she was seen alive.

B.C. pharmacist loses licence after giving out drugs containing human placenta Mon, 24 Sep 2018 14:30:00 EDT Isidoro Andres “Rudy” Sanchez has ordered to pay investigation costs of $115,000 after showing what regulator called a 'blatant disregard for public safety.'

Do you recognize this man? RCMP release sketch of alleged UBC voyeur Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:57:14 EDT RCMP are appealing to the public for help locating the man.

Is this the relief B.C. renters are looking for? Task force calls for tighter rent increase limits 17-year-old girl charged in stabbing of 2nd teen in Surrey B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson challenges premier to debate on proportional representation Seattle moves closer to NHL franchise with arena approval New CBC president says future of public broadcasting is local and online Turf war: Artificial grass sprouts along Vancouver streets despite city disapproval Ottawa needs 'special representative' to consult Indigenous groups and save Trans Mountain, says Scheer From door-knocking to digging up dirt: Behind the scenes of election campaigning 3 injured in hammer attack in New Westminster Yukon man accused of mailing bomb to brother in B.C. dies in hospital Homelessness key to public safety concerns for Okanagan mayoral candidates

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UBC to allow cannabis smoking on campus | West End tower tenants rally against looming renovictions | Canadian doctors trained overseas petition court to end 'system of exclusion' | 'I didn't think he was terribly impressed with me': Hector Bremner brushes off developer's $85K donation

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UBC to allow cannabis smoking on campus Tue, 25 Sep 2018 21:04:36 EDT The University of British Columbia is crafting a policy that will allow people to take a toke on campus, once cannabis becomes legal — keeping in line with its policy on tobacco use.

West End tower tenants rally against looming renovictions Tue, 25 Sep 2018 20:28:56 EDT Residents of English Bay landmark Berkeley Tower band together to present alternative to eviction and probable rent increases.

Canadian doctors trained overseas petition court to end 'system of exclusion' Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:48:36 EDT Oliver Kostanski is like thousands of others in Canada who have spent years trying to obtain residency to complete medical training. Now, a group representing Canadian doctors trained overseas is petitioning the court saying the system is discriminating against them.

'I didn't think he was terribly impressed with me': Hector Bremner brushes off developer's $85K donation Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:43:40 EDT Bremner acknowledged that he's met with Peter Wall for coffee since he decided to run for mayor, but "we had no conversations beyond that."

Crown says accused confessed to killing Japanese student found dead in Vancouver Quesnel will not allow public cannabis smoking or private cannabis retailers Victoria police appeal for help after one-of-a-kind tricycle stolen Proposed class action lawsuit launched after alleged NCIX data breach Researchers hope tiny 'samurai wasp' may stop invasive stink bugs eating through the Okanagan Suspect charged in connection with Vancouver carjacking, pepper-spray spree Vancouver Whitecaps fire head coach Carl Robinson What are bioplastics anyway? Confusion over term hinders fight against waste, expert says Sketch of suspect in cab driver attack released by Surrey RCMP Pair of police forces in B.C. decides against using federally approved pot-screening device

Judge rejects 'preposterous' theory in baby's death, acquits B.C. dad of murder

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Video of Port Moody mayoral candidate 'shotgunning' beer with homeless man surfaces | Man charged in shooting death of Salt Spring Island teen | Ammonia system malfunction shuts down Vancouver's Sunset Rink | Province announces lower cap on maximum rent increases

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Video of Port Moody mayoral candidate 'shotgunning' beer with homeless man surfaces Wed, 26 Sep 2018 21:48:55 EDT One of Port Moody's two mayoral candidates is in hot water after a 2014 video of him asking a homeless man to shotgun a beer with him in exchange for a sandwich surfaced weeks before the election.

Man charged in shooting death of Salt Spring Island teen Wed, 26 Sep 2018 22:03:43 EDT A young man has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a teenager on Salt Spring Island in Sept. 2017.

Ammonia system malfunction shuts down Vancouver's Sunset Rink Wed, 26 Sep 2018 16:16:25 EDT User groups are out in the cold with the rink expected to be closed for at least two weeks while officials look into its aging refrigeration system.

Province announces lower cap on maximum rent increases Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:29:25 EDT Annual allowable rent increases will be capped at the cost of inflation, as recommended by the B.C. rental housing task force earlier this week.

Mysterious bird kill in Delta solved, say wildlife experts Heritage B.C. names 6 spots at risk of disappearing from local history Former Victoria top cop 'caught in a web of lies' fending off complaints from female officers Gate remains closed as homeless campers dig in at Goldstream Provincial Park City hall wages and downtown challenges dominate election discussion in Prince George, B.C. Pemberton, B.C., parents ask for crosswalks to be fixed — again — after 6-year-old struck Travel agent's spelling mistake strands mom and toddler in Iran Threats to sex education a concern, says head of B.C. Women's Hospital Foundation Burnaby man convicted of trafficking cocaine in Yellowknife 'It's a long time coming': B.C. Sports Hall of Fame honours Indigenous athletes $5,000 reward offered for information leading to arrest of murder suspect

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Video shows moment of failed assassination attempt of Hells Angel at YVR | Brother testifies against man accused of murdering Japanese student in 2016 | Landlords fear financial fallout from new cap on rent hikes | 135 students stung by wasps during elementary school's Terry Fox Run

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Video shows moment of failed assassination attempt of Hells Angel at YVR Thu, 27 Sep 2018 22:25:29 EDT Security footage obtained by CBC News on Thursday shows the failed hit as it played out — from a disguised Ferguson arriving at the airport by SkyTrain to both men escaping on the same SkyTrain, riding in separate cars metres apart.

Brother testifies against man accused of murdering Japanese student in 2016 Thu, 27 Sep 2018 22:31:44 EDT Warren Schneider testified that his brother, William Schneider, revealed details of the case before a suicide attempt in the weeks after Natsumi Kogawa went missing in 2016.

Landlords fear financial fallout from new cap on rent hikes Thu, 27 Sep 2018 22:01:10 EDT Landlords in B.C. are concerned about absorbing the costs of property taxes and maintenance after the province decided against a 4.5 per cent rent increase proposed earlier this month.

135 students stung by wasps during elementary school's Terry Fox Run Thu, 27 Sep 2018 21:01:46 EDT More than 100 students were stung by wasps in Kamloops, B.C. on Thursday as they participated in the elementary school's annual Terry Fox Run to raise money for cancer research.

Multiple charges laid against 69-year-old in Surrey collision that left woman dead Province tackles dirty money in real estate with 2-point plan Thousands headed to Vancouver on largest cruise ship to ever visit city Men, alone and at home, dominate drug overdose deaths More than a quarter of British Columbians would give up spouse for smartphone Election Cycle: It's all about principles — and housing, Hector Bremner tells Stephen Quinn Feds try to pull cloak of secrecy over court case on pipeline spy allegations 'It looks gross': Aldergrove mall eyesore could soon be torn down 'Warped and misguided' jail culture led to fatal fight between cellmate friends, B.C. judge says 'Someone may be familiar with his gait': Police seek mystery man in Kristina Ward video 'You can't just translate a flyer': social activist calls for more diversity in municipal elections

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Record of B.C.'s most wanted man a series of escalating crimes ending in murder charge | 2 incidents cause chaos for Lions Gate Bridge commuters | Abbotsford vice principal suspended, then resigns, after being charged with child pornography crimes | Suspect in custody after collisions, carjacking in downtown Victoria

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Record of B.C.'s most wanted man a series of escalating crimes ending in murder charge Fri, 28 Sep 2018 21:39:08 EDT We piece together what is known about 27-year-old Brandon Nathan Teixeira who is on the run and charged with first degree murder in the 2017 shooting death of Nicholas Khabra.

2 incidents cause chaos for Lions Gate Bridge commuters Fri, 28 Sep 2018 19:06:25 EDT Traffic resumed moving through Vancouver's Stanley Park and over the Lions Gate Bridge after two vehicle incidents in two hours on Friday.

Abbotsford vice principal suspended, then resigns, after being charged with child pornography crimes Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:57:58 EDT An Abbotsford middle school vice principal was suspended from his job and has subsequently resigned after police announced Friday he was facing child pornography charges.

Suspect in custody after collisions, carjacking in downtown Victoria Fri, 28 Sep 2018 21:59:52 EDT A Victoria man is in custody after a carjacking in downtown Victoria on Friday morning.

Disguised in a burka, hitman points his gun at Hells Angel's head in YVR food court Mysterious death of UBC sex assault suspect going to coroner's inquest Accused murderer's brother tells court he overheard confession: 'I killed her' BC Hydro pressured to fund new salmon infrastructure in Alouette watershed Amazon to open 10-acre shipping warehouse on Tsawwassen First Nation land Facebook says 50 million user accounts affected by security breach

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2 injured, dozens displaced in North Vancouver apartment fire Victoria's top cop promises to learn from Elsner affair Tahltan First Nation faces many more months away from home after wildfire devastation CBC is celebrating 20 years in Victoria — and you're invited

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'We're still searching for answers': Mother determined to solve 30-year-old case of missing son | Why milk and cheese won't be cheaper under the new trade deal | Politicians vie for LNG credit as B.C. awaits $40 billion decision | B.C. wines to lose exclusive grocery store access under new USMCA deal

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'We're still searching for answers': Mother determined to solve 30-year-old case of missing son Mon, 1 Oct 2018 22:00:02 EDT Charles Horvath-Allan left England for Canada in 1989. He was last seen near Kelowna and never returned home.

Why milk and cheese won't be cheaper under the new trade deal Mon, 1 Oct 2018 16:35:25 EDT While B.C. dairy farmers are unhappy with the new trade deal reached with the United States and Mexico, the average consumer won't see much of an impact, says one expert.

Politicians vie for LNG credit as B.C. awaits $40 billion decision Mon, 1 Oct 2018 20:26:51 EDT The highly anticipated final investment decision for a $40-billion liquefied natural gas project in northern B.C. has yet to be made, but the political battle to take credit for encouraging what may be Canada's first major LNG project is already underway.

B.C. wines to lose exclusive grocery store access under new USMCA deal Mon, 1 Oct 2018 13:37:13 EDT In a pair of side letters to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which representatives from the three countries agreed to in principle Sunday, Canada and the U.S. agreed that wine sales on B.C. supermarket shelves would no longer be limited to just offerings from within the province.

Where do Vancouver mayoral candidates stand on a Millennium Line extension to UBC? River Rock Casino employees caught in raid on suspected illegal gaming house Man pleads guilty to 7 arsons that terrorized Vernon Surrey RCMP investigating suspected voter fraud 'I wanted kids in B.C. to see a cheetah before they're extinct': Big cat owner appeals to keep beloved pets CBC Victoria celebrates 20 years on the airwaves 'It's like ripping the scab off again': 1 year later, Las Vegas shooting survivors trying to move on B.C. decision to cull predators while expanding bighorn sheep hunt blasted by conservationists Gambling addict says B.C. government lacks will to set limits on billion-dollar industry Wild B.C. weather prompts warnings, special statements from Environment Canada 17-year-old driver killed, 3 other teens injured in rollover crash near Keremeos

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'My town has just been saved': Northeastern B.C. celebrates LNG investment decision | Ministry of Public Safety notifies public of high risk sex offender's release | Giant stranded sturgeon rescued on the Fraser River | B.C.'s LNG legislation to require rare Liberal, NDP co-operation

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'My town has just been saved': Northeastern B.C. celebrates LNG investment decision Tue, 2 Oct 2018 20:49:24 EDT A $40 billion investment decision for northern B.C. announced Monday will inject stability into an economy long characterized by boom and bust, local politicians and business leaders predict.

Ministry of Public Safety notifies public of high risk sex offender's release Tue, 2 Oct 2018 20:55:30 EDT The Corrections Branch of the Ministry of Public Safety is issuing a public notification that a high risk sex offender has been released from custody and is residing in Surrey.

Giant stranded sturgeon rescued on the Fraser River Tue, 2 Oct 2018 19:37:09 EDT Giant, prehistoric fish moved back to safe waters by team of team of First Nations Police, conservationists and biologists.

B.C.'s LNG legislation to require rare Liberal, NDP co-operation Tue, 2 Oct 2018 19:51:47 EDT B.C. Greens plan to vote against legislation required for government's LNG promises, leaving the NDP minority government to rely on Liberal support.

Crews waiting for northern B.C. landslide to stop rolling before going in 'You probably saved his life': TransLink bus driver rescues passenger from watery ditch Syrian refugee stranded in airport for 7 months arrested by Malaysian authorities Legal drinking coming to (a roped-off area beside) a beach near you Just the FAQs on LNG Canada B.C. vows to cut poverty rate by 25% in 5 years Canada-wide warrant issued after toonie fraud costs B.C. banks $30K Artist stunned after mural partly painted over in Merritt Tim Hortons tantrum-thrower wanted by New Westminster police Woman in wheelchair critically injured in Surrey hit-and-run NHL executive committee recommends Seattle receive expansion team

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Does B.C. need Site C to power massive LNG project? | This is how much legal pot you can take on domestic flights | Baby, it's cold outside: Communities across B.C. smash cold weather records | Vancouver 1st council candidate splits with party

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Does B.C. need Site C to power massive LNG project? Wed, 3 Oct 2018 20:26:58 EDT It's the equivalent of adding more than 185,000 new households to B.C.'s electrical grid. Once it’s up and running, LNG Canada will be BC Hydro’s third largest customer.

This is how much legal pot you can take on domestic flights Wed, 3 Oct 2018 22:28:14 EDT Travellers flying within Canada will be allowed to pack as much as 30 grams of cannabis. This what that looks like.

Baby, it's cold outside: Communities across B.C. smash cold weather records Wed, 3 Oct 2018 19:23:05 EDT You can blame a partly Arctic air mass for the record-breaking lingering cold across the province.

Vancouver 1st council candidate splits with party Wed, 3 Oct 2018 19:49:42 EDT Elishia Perosa says there are things happening in the newly-formed party she does not condone.

B.C. to intervene in Trans Mountain pipeline review 'I feel real proud': Squamish Nation trade school doubles number of classrooms It takes a village: How UBC became Canada's largest community without a municipal government Death cap mushroom advisory warns people to 'play it safe' 'I just knew it was fake': the Surrey karaoke queen whose song helped put a fraudster in jail Old Fort residents make do after northeast B.C. community cut off by landslide Police blitz pulls 158 trucks off the road Documentary chronicles near-fatal 200 km journey by horse and wagon 'We're excited about our young players': Canucks GM has his own expectations on opening night Frank Iacobucci hailed as right pick to rescue 'failed' Trans Mountain process 6 employees file human rights complaints against UBC after being fired or denied promotion

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Teagan Batstone's mother told police, 'I murdered her,' court hears | Gang associate who posed 'significant risk' to public shot dead in targeted hit | 3rd former member of Cloverdale church charged with sexual assault | B.C. eye doctors demand province halt plans to reduce cataract fees

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Teagan Batstone's mother told police, 'I murdered her,' court hears Thu, 4 Oct 2018 19:38:28 EDT Tapes of a sobbing Lisa Batstone were played in a New Westminster courtroom Thursday during her trial for second degree murder.

Gang associate who posed 'significant risk' to public shot dead in targeted hit Thu, 4 Oct 2018 05:00:36 EDT The victim of a targeted shooting outside a Mission, B.C., shopping mall has been identified as a 19-year-old with gang ties.

3rd former member of Cloverdale church charged with sexual assault Thu, 4 Oct 2018 19:23:34 EDT A third former member of an evangelical church in Cloverdale has been charged with sexually assaulting a young person — and Surrey RCMP investigators are appealing for other potential victims to come forward.

B.C. eye doctors demand province halt plans to reduce cataract fees Thu, 4 Oct 2018 20:00:00 EDT B.C. eye doctors are taking the province to court to stop a reduction in fees they can charge for cataract surgery.

'They just kept on coming': Saanich homeless camp sets up on private property Buyers can't be choosers: Legal B.C. weed supply available but selection likely limited 4-year-old ends up with face full of pepper spray after touching shopping cart Man accused of tricking more than 60 women, girls into seeing him masturbate B.C. signs 'breakthrough' reconciliation agreement with shíshálh Nation The new Swede in town: Who is Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson and how well can he score? 681 youth living homeless in Metro Vancouver: report IHIT investigating fatal shooting in Chilliwack Vancouver parents to receive letters about lead in school water fountains 4-alarm fire breaks out in downtown Vancouver apartment building 'It was very offensive': Father shocked by assignment asking students to classify extreme views

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Highway 15 in Surrey closed after fatal collision | B.C. rec-league hockey player dies after slamming into boards | Vancity says service outage not a cyber or ransomware attack; no ETA on fix | Richmond mayoral candidates come together over issue of mansions built on farmland

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Highway 15 in Surrey closed after fatal collision Fri, 5 Oct 2018 22:39:55 EDT Highway 15 is currently closed between 32nd and 24th avenue in Surrey after a fatal collision.

B.C. rec-league hockey player dies after slamming into boards Fri, 5 Oct 2018 18:09:24 EDT A young hockey player who died after slamming into the boards during a game in Langley, B.C., is being remembered by a teammate as a "gentle giant," and "one of the best players out there."

Vancity says service outage not a cyber or ransomware attack; no ETA on fix Fri, 5 Oct 2018 17:15:01 EDT Online services have been down since midnight Wednesday frustrating many customers.

Richmond mayoral candidates come together over issue of mansions built on farmland Fri, 5 Oct 2018 19:00:00 EDT Richmond mayoral candidates are grappling with how to protect fertile farmland as advocates say the land is being used, not as farmland, but to build large estates.

Man in critical condition after being pinned by race car unaware he's now a father B.C. child in hospital after eating cannabis-infused gummy bears Manslaughter charge laid after young woman's body found in Richmond home Syrian refugee stranded in airport for months now at risk of 'imminent' deportation Sicamous RCMP seize 1,400 marijuana plants from Malakwa residence Surrey man facing 16 charges after Saskatoon police discover stash of drugs, cash and guns Charges laid against B.C. man who allegedly used young girls in prostitution ring What will winter be like in your part of Canada? The Old Farmer's Almanac gives us a sneak peek United Way donates $100K to Abbotsford anti-gang program Regulator picks 98 interveners for new Trans Mountain pipeline hearing

4-year-old ends up with face full of pepper spray after touching shopping cart

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'It is a life-or-death situation,' says SFU professor who co-authored UN report on global warming | They did it 'their own damn selves': First Nation wins unusual bid to evict bad tenants | School squatters' damage could cost $100K to repair | No chopper too big, no pup too small: Rescue dogs take to the skies for helicopter training

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'It is a life-or-death situation,' says SFU professor who co-authored UN report on global warming Mon, 8 Oct 2018 20:51:19 EDT Preventing an extra single degree of heat could make a life-or-death difference in the next few decades for multitudes of people and ecosystems on this fast-warming planet, an international panel of scientists reported Sunday.

They did it 'their own damn selves': First Nation wins unusual bid to evict bad tenants Mon, 8 Oct 2018 10:00:00 EDT Ryan Thordarson and Amelia Sorbie hadn’t paid their rent in months. Even when their landlord handed them an eviction notice, they refused to leave and became “quite hostile,” in the words of a B.C. judge.

School squatters' damage could cost $100K to repair Mon, 8 Oct 2018 13:12:52 EDT Broken doors, roof holes and boxes of drug paraphernalia were left behind by the 18-hour-long occupation.

No chopper too big, no pup too small: Rescue dogs take to the skies for helicopter training Mon, 8 Oct 2018 18:28:02 EDT Rory the Labrador, kitted out in goggles, was one of 18 certified search-and-rescue dogs that attended a helicopter training session just south of Kamloops, along with 26 rescue crew volunteers.

Compensation extended to more Woodlands survivors Police find 5 guitars stolen from Vancouver rock band 54-40 Odour, gasoline-like substance that shut down Trans Mountain section traced to residence, province says 52-year-old asparagus farmer starts bodybuilding, competes for cover of Maxim magazine Here to Stay: How small towns are reinventing themselves in the face of uncertainty Mammoth mushroom find thrills Vancouver couple Union staff canvassing for Vancouver mayoral candidate aren't breaking any rules B.C. woman pens open letter to driver after mother killed at Surrey crosswalk We ask 3 notable Canadians about their most memorable meals All In Your Mind: How mindful and meditative practices are gaining mainstream momentum Entire community in northeastern B.C. ordered to evacuate due to landslide

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Evacuations underway near Prince George, B.C., after reports of gas line explosion | Surrey mayoral candidates debate their vision of the city's future | Burning barge on Fraser River has Surrey, Vancouver crews responding | Canucks start 0-2 on road as Aho leads Hurricanes to win

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Evacuations underway near Prince George, B.C., after reports of gas line explosion Tue, 9 Oct 2018 22:13:30 EDT Evacuations are underway near Shelley, B.C. about 15 km northeast of Prince George after a fiery explosion lit up the night sky. The cause of the fireball is still officially unconfirmed but a local First Nations chief and an RCMP officer said it's believed to be a gas line explosion.

Surrey mayoral candidates debate their vision of the city's future Tue, 9 Oct 2018 20:16:39 EDT Former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum, Coun. Tom Gill and Coun. Bruce Hayne will participate in a CBC debate at 7:30 p.m. PT at the Newton Cultural Centre.

Burning barge on Fraser River has Surrey, Vancouver crews responding Tue, 9 Oct 2018 21:03:13 EDT Fire crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge on the Fraser River in Surrey.

Canucks start 0-2 on road as Aho leads Hurricanes to win Tue, 9 Oct 2018 22:00:45 EDT Sebastian Aho had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 on Tuesday night for their third straight win.

Vancouver filmmaker sent to prison for 'repulsive and predatory' sex assaults She thought she was buying $500 in gift cards for her boss — but she was actually the victim of a 'CEO scam' Vandals slash tires of around 100 vehicles in 1 night 'Very, very lucky' tourist rescued after night stranded on mountain cliff 'It's my life's work': B.C. Lions coach offers reward for missing items Surrey RCMP hunt man charged in Guildford shooting Woman has been making daily bottle deposits for 21 years, raising $15K for B.C. Cancer Foundation Scrapping RCMP and a SkyTrain to Langley: How one candidate's big promises are defining Surrey mayoral race Alleged target of Richmond gunfire not co-operating, RCMP say B.C. professor out on bail after 11 months detained in Slovakia What you need to know about voting in the Oct. 20 municipal elections

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UBC issues urgent alert, braces for natural gas shortage after pipeline explosion | Wreckage of B.C. float plane found 31 years after it went missing | Luxury bike wear company Kit and Ace parts ways with Lululemon founders | Frightened Brit texted Mom from North Shore cliff edge before being plucked from perch

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UBC issues urgent alert, braces for natural gas shortage after pipeline explosion Wed, 10 Oct 2018 22:27:18 EDT The University of British Columbia has issued an urgent emergency community alert for its Point Grey campus, warning that natural gas could be in short supply as early as Wednesday evening.

Wreckage of B.C. float plane found 31 years after it went missing Wed, 10 Oct 2018 22:09:59 EDT A two-seat float plane that went missing on June 20th, 1997, has been discovered in a remote area of Wells Gray Provincial Park, north of Clearwater B.C.

Luxury bike wear company Kit and Ace parts ways with Lululemon founders Wed, 10 Oct 2018 22:40:44 EDT Luxury bike wear company Kit and Ace is steering itself in a new direction without its famed co-founders.

Frightened Brit texted Mom from North Shore cliff edge before being plucked from perch Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:30:00 EDT When first-time B.C. tourist Michael John Buckingham headed up the Grouse Grind on Monday, he had an extra battery pack for his iPhone 8, two compasses — and he grabbed a stranger's phone number on the way up — just in case.

FortisBC asks customers to turn down the thermostat in wake of pipleline explosion Sale of 3 coastal pulp and paper mills hailed as win for 1,500 workers in B.C. Pot legalization will likely be a smooth process, Washington governor says Fatal crashes more than doubled on B.C. roads with higher speed limits, study says Vancouver police officer suffers 'significant injuries' after traffic stop turns violent Man with rifle triggers Royal Columbian Hospital lockdown Lighthouse keeper shortage on B.C. coast 'critical,' says union B.C. lawyer disbarred after misappropriating $400K in client cash Company can't explain 2nd barge fire in 2 months Drought in northern and central B.C. has officials worried I hear the train a comin'... every 5 minutes: TransLink aims to reduce SkyTrain noise as complaints grow

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Confusion, fear at Nanaimo homeless camp ahead of eviction deadline | Pettersson, Boeser power Canucks' 3rd-period surge past Lightning | Wrongly accused of misconduct, founder of B.C. bird rescue group vindicated in court | Police identify victim of shooting near school in Surrey, B.C.

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Confusion, fear at Nanaimo homeless camp ahead of eviction deadline Thu, 11 Oct 2018 07:00:00 EDT City officials in Nanaimo are providing few details on the plan to dismantle a homeless camp where about 300 people are living, as a court ordered deadline approaches.

Pettersson, Boeser power Canucks' 3rd-period surge past Lightning Thu, 11 Oct 2018 22:28:38 EDT Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser scored 1:10 apart in the third period and Jake Virtanen and Markus Granlund added empty-net goals in the Vancouver Canucks' 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.

Wrongly accused of misconduct, founder of B.C. bird rescue group vindicated in court Thu, 11 Oct 2018 20:00:00 EDT Delta's Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society suddenly fired Beverly Day in 2014, and accused her of misappropriating funds

Police identify victim of shooting near school in Surrey, B.C. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:36:17 EDT The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has identified the man shot in Surrey B.C. on Thursday afternoon.

New Vancouver Art Gallery couture exhibit features this 55-pound gold spun dress worn by Rihanna Family spent weeks living in tent in Vancouver park before finding home it could afford How the pipeline explosion affects you — and whether you're going to run out of natural gas Private bus service aims to make Surrey-UBC commute less miserable Seniors arrested after drug raid in Vancouver's West End

Lighthouse keeper shortage on B.C. coast 'critical,' says union

Rifle-carrying man arrested in relation to Royal Columbian Hospital lockdown

Wreckage of B.C. float plane found 31 years after it went missing

Canucks to honour Sedins by retiring Nos. 22, 33 next season Frightened Brit texted mom from North Shore cliff edge before being plucked from perch Pipeline explosion near Prince George, B.C., not criminal: RCMP

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Nanaimo's homeless camp heads back to court | Court denies class-action lawsuit against Sahota family, landlords of decrepit hotels | RCMP say voter fraud found in Surrey, B.C., as probes in other cities continue | British Columbia family left in limbo after death of young farmer

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Nanaimo's homeless camp heads back to court Fri, 12 Oct 2018 22:01:57 EDT A judge has agreed to hear an application to extend an eviction deadline for Nanaimo's homeless encampment given new temporary modular housing is set to open next month in the city.

Court denies class-action lawsuit against Sahota family, landlords of decrepit hotels Fri, 12 Oct 2018 21:19:19 EDT Downtown Eastside resident's attempt to have his lawsuit against Sahota family certified as a class action has failed in the B.C. Court of Appeal.

RCMP say voter fraud found in Surrey, B.C., as probes in other cities continue Fri, 12 Oct 2018 20:31:00 EDT Allegations of voter fraud have been made in Surrey with just a week to go before provincewide civic elections.

British Columbia family left in limbo after death of young farmer Fri, 12 Oct 2018 00:00:00 EDT Chase Davison was a fifth generation farmer running his family's dairy operation in Maple Ridge, B.C. He dreamed of expanding the farm. But that dream was the reason he was on the Trans-Canada Highway when he was in a collision, leaving his family unsure of the future.

New lawsuit against Ethan Sun and Istuary group alleges immigration and financial fraud 'Reckless' B.C. forestry company ordered to pay $80K after chopping trees on couple's property Officials investigating alleged vote buying in Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby Violent incident on Burnaby campus has SFU student worried for safety Teens facing charges after tires slashed on about 100 vehicles Vancouver police arrest 14 in cellphone snatcher crackdown B.C. couple gives birth to alien creature — in viral maternity photo shoot Regulator outlines next steps for Trans Mountain environmental review

Family spent weeks living in tent in Vancouver park before finding home it could afford

Historic hall in Mission, B.C., burns weeks after reopening Spring-loaded animal traps found near Steveston Village

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Energy minister's son the first baby in B.C.'s legislative chamber since rule change | Chiropractor crackdown: College gives ultimatum on misleading health claims | Wait times for ICBC road tests soar as new drivers show up unprepared | Coquitlam candidates frustrated to be named on lists of anti-SOGI politicians

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Energy minister's son the first baby in B.C.'s legislative chamber since rule change Mon, 15 Oct 2018 21:14:36 EDT Energy Minister Michelle Mungall's baby is the first infant in the chamber since legislation was passed to allow children under the age of two to attend with their parents.

Chiropractor crackdown: College gives ultimatum on misleading health claims Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:00:00 EDT There is no acceptable scientific evidence that chiropractors can treat Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes, infertility, infections, autism, ADHD or Down syndrome. And yet, some practitioners in this province claim they can.

Wait times for ICBC road tests soar as new drivers show up unprepared Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:00:00 EDT ICBC made its road tests more challenging in 2016. Now, wait times to take one have soared to 58 days. But the corporation says the main factor driving the problem is people showing up unprepared to take the test, not a lack of driver examiners.

Coquitlam candidates frustrated to be named on lists of anti-SOGI politicians Mon, 15 Oct 2018 16:09:56 EDT Lists of candidates with voting recommendations are floating around social media ahead of municipal elections, but Coquitlam's mayor says his position is being misrepresented.

Canadian police ready to deal with legal marijuana, chiefs say Surprise guilty plea in 2016 case of Japanese student found dead in Vancouver Twin Bridges replacement nearing completion 4 years after rock slide Study shows HPV vaccination does not cause riskier sexual behaviour among teens Vancouver Island family issues warning after toddler overdoses on morphine Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Burnaby City of Vancouver lowers natural gas usage BC Hydro says Site C dam safe from landslides, but engineer calls for review Only one pot shop ready for legal sales, but 173 in the works, says safety minister Surrey twins beat incredible odds, parents raise awareness about rare disease CBC British Columbia and UBC Okanagan host mayoral debate in Kelowna

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Vancouver Police ask for help finding man charged with sexual assault | North Vancouver pilot may have accidentally been knocked out moments before fatal crash | 640 pumpkins spell marriage for Vancouver Island couple | Drug users warned after synthetic cannabinoid found in fake Xanax

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Vancouver Police ask for help finding man charged with sexual assault Tue, 16 Oct 2018 21:50:53 EDT Vancouver Police are asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted B.C.-wide after he removed his electronic monitoring bracelet while out on bail on Oct. 15.

North Vancouver pilot may have accidentally been knocked out moments before fatal crash Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:48:59 EDT Seaplane pilot Gareth Morgan was possibly struck by an elbow or camera while piloting a sightseeing tour near Sydney, Australia on New Year's Eve, says company owner.

640 pumpkins spell marriage for Vancouver Island couple Tue, 16 Oct 2018 21:10:00 EDT Pumpkin lattes, pumpkin beers, pumpkin donuts — and now, you can add a pumpkin marriage proposal to the ever-growing list of things infused with the bright orange squash at this time of year.

Drug users warned after synthetic cannabinoid found in fake Xanax Tue, 16 Oct 2018 20:23:27 EDT Health officials in Vancouver are warning drug users to be cautious after a synthetic cannabinoid was detected in a fake Xanax tablet at the Insite supervised injection site on Monday.

Nilsson and surprising Canucks down Penguins on Boeser's OT winner Junior hockey league can't boot Surrey Knights over owner's role in fight, judge says Kelowna's mayoral race a battle over the city's identity Black-market marijuana growers expect the death of their cash cow after legalization Child pornography charges added to sex abuse case against Vancouver Island nanny B.C. government moves ahead with speculation tax on vacant homes B.C. man alleged to be Toronto aquarium skinny-dipper arrested in Thunder Bay Artists fear SkyTrain expansion threatens Vancouver's struggling visual arts hub Canada Post workers could begin rotating strikes Monday Human rights complaint about Mandarin-only strata meetings settled out of court Vancouver's complex council race 'overwhelming,' but critically important

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Indigenous actor Duane Howard says he is losing work over allegations he sexually assaulted teen 25 years ago | Spectacular shades of fall in Vancouver | BC Ferries finally launch debit payment option | A 'dark day for Canada,' say anti-pot activists

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Indigenous actor Duane Howard says he is losing work over allegations he sexually assaulted teen 25 years ago Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:52:09 EDT Indigenous actor Duane Howard says he is losing film work amidst allegations of raping a teenage girl 25 years ago

Spectacular shades of fall in Vancouver Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:45:49 EDT It's day 7 of sunshine in Metro Vancouver and the forecast calls for more sunny days before the rain arrives on Tuesday.

BC Ferries finally launch debit payment option Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:11:22 EDT Passengers shocked and delighted that debit is now being offered on the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay run.

A 'dark day for Canada,' say anti-pot activists Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:31:44 EDT A coalition of groups concerned about the health risks associated with marijuana is calling legalization a "dark day for Canada."

Langford Mayor Stew Young seeks 9th term in office Surveillance video released of suspects fleeing deadly shooting 'Consider the source': Michael Bublé laughs off tabloid's claim he's retiring Vancouver Island's marmots survived extinction. Now, inbreeding is a concern 'Unprecedented low water levels' in northern, central B.C. raise fears for future of wildlife Plenty of interest but no chaos as B.C.'s legal cannabis sales get underway Pair of hikers rescued from Mount Seymour Vancouver mayoral candidates argue their housing plan is superior in final debate of election season

640 pumpkins spell marriage for Vancouver Island couple

Sold out: Report finds most B.C. dealerships don't have any electric vehicles Vancouver returns city-owned land to Musqueam

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Kitimat real estate sizzles after LNG announcement | Toxic mushrooms poison 2 dogs in North Vancouver, police say | 'A really, really significant sighting': Vancouver Island birdwatchers aflutter over unusual arrival | Vancouver police cannot refuse to be questioned by IIO investigators, judge rules

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Kitimat real estate sizzles after LNG announcement Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:41:39 EDT In the aftermath of the announcement on Oct. 2 that Kitimat's $40-billion liquefied natural gas project will be going ahead, a local real estate agent says the community's housing market has taken off in a "fast and furious" way.

Toxic mushrooms poison 2 dogs in North Vancouver, police say Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:55:19 EDT Police confirm two reports of fatal dog poisonings, believe toxic mushrooms to blame.

'A really, really significant sighting': Vancouver Island birdwatchers aflutter over unusual arrival Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:12:05 EDT It's believed the pine bunting has never been seen south of Alaska — until this week.

Vancouver police cannot refuse to be questioned by IIO investigators, judge rules Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:12:57 EDT After a standoff that’s lasted for nearly two years, a judge has ordered seven Vancouver officers to co-operate with investigators probing a fatal police shooting.

New West police ticket more than 60 commercial vehicles Brazen vandals chainsaw 3 Port Coquitlam hydro poles 'Son of the blob': Unseasonably warm weather creating new anomaly off B.C. coast Pedestrian killed in collision on Marine Drive in Vancouver 'The last week is when momentum really builds': Mike Harcourt on the election campaign's final days Pair of Port Alberni pot shops raided on legalization day

Spectacular shades of fall in Vancouver

2 charged after they allegedly fed Timbits to bears along B.C.'s Alaska Highway

Indigenous actor Duane Howard says he is losing work over allegations he sexually assaulted teen 25 years ago

10 mayoral campaigns to watch in Metro Vancouver as election race enters final days Deceased singers on tour is just the start for holographic technology

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'People listened': Mother of murdered Japanese student grateful for guilty verdict | Where to watch, read and listen to CBC B.C.'s election coverage | Possession of $56K worth of stolen spirits nets 2-year ban from B.C. Liquor stores | The trouble with Harry: Rec centre's fate cause for debate in North Van election

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'People listened': Mother of murdered Japanese student grateful for guilty verdict Fri, 19 Oct 2018 15:30:38 EDT William Schneider, the man accused of killing Japanese student Natsumi Kogawa in 2016, has been convicted of second-degree murder by a B.C. Supreme Court jury.

Where to watch, read and listen to CBC B.C.'s election coverage Thu, 18 Oct 2018 23:46:58 EDT Here's where — and how — you can tune in.

Possession of $56K worth of stolen spirits nets 2-year ban from B.C. Liquor stores Fri, 19 Oct 2018 21:17:18 EDT A man who stashed hundreds of bottles of stolen liquor at his home has pleaded guilty and been given a conditional discharge that bans him from going to government liquor stores for two years.

The trouble with Harry: Rec centre's fate cause for debate in North Van election Fri, 19 Oct 2018 19:35:45 EDT City of North Vancouver mayoral candidates disagree on the best way to rebuild and finance the aging Harry Jerome Recreation Centre, despite a proposal from the outgoing council to lease the land to a developer in exchange for funds to build a replacement.

Don't count on pot pardons to wipe your record clean, legal experts warn Burnaby mother demands answers after pre-ordered taxi fails to pick up injured child Interactive map: Fraser Valley marks 11th targeted killing in last 6 months Enbridge targets mid-November to complete B.C. gas pipeline repair after blast Pot sales down by nearly 70 per cent on Day 2 of legalization in B.C. WestJet's Swoop forced to cancel 24 U.S. flights as regulatory approval held up Agassiz RCMP ask for help identifying road rage suspects Strike vote planned for 3,500 B.C. mill workers B.C. billionaire Chip Wilson uses his backside to sell 'unauthorized story' of Lululemon Construction underway on new road for partially evacuated town of Old Fort Richmond police say they've found no evidence of vote buying so far

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Ken Sim concedes Vancouver mayoral race | Trial begins for man accused of cold-case murder of 12-year-old Monica Jack | Kamloops homeowner to plead guilty to driveway attack that put 18-year-old Jesse Simpson in a coma | Nanaimo's new mayor, Leonard Krog, on housing and moving past last council's troubles

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Ken Sim concedes Vancouver mayoral race Mon, 22 Oct 2018 22:05:12 EDT Two days after Vancouver's municipal elections, former Non-Partisan Association (NPA) mayoral candidate Ken Sim has conceded the election.

Trial begins for man accused of cold-case murder of 12-year-old Monica Jack Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:17:43 EDT Prosecutors claim a man on trial for the murder of a 12-year-old girl nearly 40 years ago admitted to the crime after police made him the target of a so-called "Mr. Big" undercover operation.

Kamloops homeowner to plead guilty to driveway attack that put 18-year-old Jesse Simpson in a coma Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:56:21 EDT Kamloops homeowner Kristopher Teichrieb is expected to plead guilty in connection with an attack on 18-year-old Jesse Simpson in his driveway in June 2016.

Nanaimo's new mayor, Leonard Krog, on housing and moving past last council's troubles Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:47:20 EDT "I think the people who got elected are very conscious of the responsibility they’ve been given not to make us a laughing stock but to restore the reputation this city deserves."

B.C.'s natural gas supply could be reduced as much as 50% this winter Near whiteout: Where's the diversity on Vancouver's new council? Fresh faces in the mayors' chairs: 16 new civic leaders elected in Metro Vancouver New Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley on housing, demovictions and working with council Somali refugee elected Victoria city councillor in first election he votes in Musician falls to death from plane while wing-walking for video shoot Wow Air rolls out $129 flights between Vancouver and Iceland A decade of 'torment': Ontario man jailed a 3rd time for harassing B.C. woman Arab Spring hope fades with Jamal Khashoggi death, if 'worst' is true: Mohamed Fahmy Man charged with wife's murder in Surrey Health authority says Prince George needle buyback program could cause harm

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Exhibition tells stories of B.C. communities lost to flooding after dam construction | Ryan Lowe pleads guilty in hit and run death of Maple Ridge mother | Canadians brace for Hurricane Willa's 'vengeance' | Island Health launches new social media campaign for sex assault survivors

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Exhibition tells stories of B.C. communities lost to flooding after dam construction Tue, 23 Oct 2018 22:00:00 EDT Around 2,000 people living in the flood zone between Revelstoke and Castelgar were displaced with the creation of the Hugh Keenleyside Dam in the 1960s.

Ryan Lowe pleads guilty in hit and run death of Maple Ridge mother Tue, 23 Oct 2018 21:00:52 EDT A Chilliwack man has pleaded guilty to four counts in connection with the hit and run death of Laura Jeglum-Woycheshen, a mother and grandmother from Maple Ridge.

Canadians brace for Hurricane Willa's 'vengeance' Tue, 23 Oct 2018 19:37:52 EDT Hurricane Willa is expected to make landfall Tuesday evening along the coast of Mexico south of resort towns like Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan where people — including many Canadians — who live or holiday there are bracing for the storm in their homes or hotels.

Island Health launches new social media campaign for sex assault survivors Tue, 23 Oct 2018 19:59:53 EDT Island Health launches a campaign on social media that encourages survivors of sexual assault to seek medical care.

Vancouver Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson 'feeling good' after concussion Hedley, B.C.'s historic Hitching Post Restaurant levelled by fire Customers unimpressed after Telus forces transition to paperless bills Election brings new school trustees for North Okanagan-Shuswap after last board fired by province New legislation aims to protect temporary foreign workers in B.C. Whale-watching boat catches fire off B.C. coast; all passengers safe Tie in Peachland mayor's race means decision could come down to a draw Former Canadian-record holder praises B.C. runner Cam Levins' inspiring marathon Power back for Old Fort residents after landslide, some returning home Trans Mountain pipeline expansion 'a real stinker,' Indigenous leaders say Opioid crisis largely to blame for decline in B.C. life expectancy — and may foreshadow national decrease

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Missing woman's ID found in strange place, family no closer to solving mystery | 'She was coming at me with her mouth open': B.C. man shoots grizzly in front yard | 'I think I strangled her': Trial hears accused's alleged confession to 12-year-old's murder | Bonuses paid to B.C. Lottery Corp. investigators raise concerns

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Missing woman's ID found in strange place, family no closer to solving mystery Wed, 24 Oct 2018 18:43:14 EDT A missing Ontario woman's driver's licence has turned up in a remote area of B.C. where she used to work, but her family says it has gotten them no closer to solving the mystery of her disappearance.

'She was coming at me with her mouth open': B.C. man shoots grizzly in front yard Wed, 24 Oct 2018 11:21:43 EDT A homeowner in central B.C. has been captured on video shooting a charging grizzly bear in his yard — a decision he says he made in trying to protect himself and his family, but one that has drawn threats in the days since.

'I think I strangled her': Trial hears accused's alleged confession to 12-year-old's murder Wed, 24 Oct 2018 07:00:00 EDT The tinny hiss of a police recording filled a courtroom Tuesday as a rapt judge and jury listened to Garry Taylor Handlen tell an undercover officer he killed 12-year-old Monica Jack four decades ago.

Bonuses paid to B.C. Lottery Corp. investigators raise concerns Wed, 24 Oct 2018 06:00:42 EDT Documents obtained under B.C.'s Freedom of Information Act reveal that more than half a million dollars in bonuses was paid to investigators and their managers over a four-year period. Bonuses in part were based on profits made by BCLC.

Remains of missing Vancouver Island man Ben Kilmer found Ammonia leak leads to evacuations, road closures in Langley New company promises to take over some of Greyhound's routes in Western Canada Anthrax kills 13 bison on Fort. St. John farm This ladder's not for climbing: 40 metre-high art installation soars above Vancouver street How feasible are Kennedy Stewart's housing promises for Vancouver? 2 experts weigh in B.C. Cancer Foundation receives anonymous $18 million donation Longshoreman killed in workplace incident at North Shore coal terminal Kamloops man had million-dollar lotto ticket in his wallet for 3 months Pedestrian dies after being hit by pickup truck in Delta Homeowner handed 7-year sentence for baseball-bat attack that left 18-year-old with 'life robbing injuries'

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SFU's emergency protocol questioned after student dies during mid-term exam | Surrey RCMP investigate 'apparent stabbing' of 2 teens in strip mall parking lot | 'I will literally bite my tongue off': Vernon pickleball feud spills over into B.C. court | Calgary mayor defends 'balancing environment and economy' while recruiting tech talent in Vancouver

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SFU's emergency protocol questioned after student dies during mid-term exam Thu, 25 Oct 2018 21:03:12 EDT Some SFU students are questioning the university's emergency protocol after a man suffered a medical emergency last week during a midterm exam. Staff did as instructed and called campus security instead of 911.

Surrey RCMP investigate 'apparent stabbing' of 2 teens in strip mall parking lot Thu, 25 Oct 2018 20:26:32 EDT The two teens, 15 and 16, were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

'I will literally bite my tongue off': Vernon pickleball feud spills over into B.C. court Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:07:40 EDT A dispute between the Vernon Pickleball Association and one “unsportsmanlike” player became so tense that the RCMP had to be called in, according to court documents.

Calgary mayor defends 'balancing environment and economy' while recruiting tech talent in Vancouver Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:28:46 EDT Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi doesn't pull any punches criticizing B.C. politicians who oppose the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion — a stance that is now spilling over into the federal carbon tax plan.

B.C. man who killed parents and 2 others as teen granted full parole Coquitlam wrestler says eating vegetables and wrestling boys key to her world title Terminally-ill woman targeted in violent home invasion in Sicamous, suspects still at large Fish boat towed backward by B.C. ferry after vessel snags net near Nanaimo Woman, 65, surprises family with 1st tattoo to honour grandson's rare skin condition Grandfather awarded $66K in damages after violent, 'traumatic' takedown at B.C. courthouse 280 new transition homes on the way for B.C. women and children fleeing violence Rare, old and quirky: Vancouver Public Library sells off used books Businesses in Surrey's Newton area won't give up on LRT First Nations 'deeply frustrated' after B.C. Supreme Court dismisses Site C injunction

'She was coming at me with her mouth open': B.C. man shoots grizzly in front yard

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B.C. pizza mogul takes aim at Canada's Saudi arms deal | Man who praised ISIS on social media ordered deported from Canada | Drug user network launches human rights complaint against Aquilini Group | Hockey Night in Ulaanbaatar: Vancouver man taking donated hockey gear to Mongolia

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B.C. pizza mogul takes aim at Canada's Saudi arms deal Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:50:49 EDT "The way I see it, we all have to do the right things. Money does not come first," says Ray Russell, the CEO of Freshslice Pizza.

Man who praised ISIS on social media ordered deported from Canada Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:26:41 EDT A B.C. man whose Facebook posts promoted ISIS and praised lone wolf terrorist attacks has been ordered deported from Canada.

Drug user network launches human rights complaint against Aquilini Group Fri, 26 Oct 2018 20:24:49 EDT Canadian Association of People Who Use Drugs refused office space by Vancouver Canucks owners, complaint alleges.

Hockey Night in Ulaanbaatar: Vancouver man taking donated hockey gear to Mongolia Fri, 26 Oct 2018 22:05:55 EDT Vancouver hockey coach Nate Leslie is hoping to help grow the game in the landlocked Asian nation by collecting donations of used gear in Canada and shipping it over.

School principal fired over financial irregularities Gwyneth Paltrow's wellness empire Goop comes to Vancouver — with words of warning from doctor Charges laid in crash that killed 17-year-old soccer captain Surrey RCMP not participating in process to change police force Delta mayor-elect vows to push forward with Massey Tunnel replacement plans Improved cell service coming to section of Highway of Tears 'Fiercely independent horsewoman' acquitted of animal cruelty charges Canada Post rotating strike hits Metro Vancouver Furry friends could be costing you hundreds more on your hydro bill

SFU's emergency protocol questioned after student dies during mid-term exam

Cruelty charges dropped against 'Reptile Guy' who gave snake an enema

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Fired UBC prof suing woman who accused him of sexual assault | After heavy rain, the streets are paved in gold (and red and orange) | Vancouver library receives historic $5-million donation to expand children's spaces | 60% of world's wildlife has been wiped out since 1970

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Fired UBC prof suing woman who accused him of sexual assault Mon, 29 Oct 2018 19:51:25 EDT Former UBC professor Steven Galloway is suing 20 people for defamation, including the woman who first accused him of sexual misconduct three years ago.

After heavy rain, the streets are paved in gold (and red and orange) Mon, 29 Oct 2018 22:34:34 EDT Beautiful, slippery and everywhere: the first major rainfall of the season drops an autumn bounty of leaves.

Vancouver library receives historic $5-million donation to expand children's spaces Mon, 29 Oct 2018 22:04:29 EDT The Dilawri family has donated $5 million to help renovate the children's library at Vancouver's central branch.

60% of world's wildlife has been wiped out since 1970 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:00:00 EDT Well over half the world’s population of vertebrates, from fish to birds to mammals, have been wiped out in the past four decades, says a new report from the World Wildlife Fund.

Puppies rescued from cliff after '4 days of whining' Headless bear dumped on rec trail infuriates dog walker, neighbours B.C. man jailed for sharing woman's nude photos in sextortion attempt Stanley Park ecosystems and seawall at risk of rising sea levels Majority of B.C's Greyhound bus routes covered, but gaps remain Luck of the draw: Cindy Fortin remains Peachland's mayor after name picked out of a box after tie vote Surrey sees spike in overdoses during Halloween party season 3 men charged in Granville strip stabbing TSB calls out fishing industry after deadliest year in more than a decade Time for your flu shot: Vaccinations now available at clinics across B.C. 6 tips to help keep your kids safe this Halloween

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'You had a daughter named Monica Jack?': Mother recalls last day of alleged murder victim's life | Stereo lover gets 2 years probation for excessive noise | Charges laid in violent home invasion of terminally ill cancer patient | SFU students grill administrators over proposed tuition increases, executive salaries

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'You had a daughter named Monica Jack?': Mother recalls last day of alleged murder victim's life Tue, 30 Oct 2018 21:55:35 EDT The mother of a 12-year-old who was allegedly murdered in 1978 told a judge and jury that she believes RCMP investigators at the time were prejudiced against her as an Indigenous single mother.

Stereo lover gets 2 years probation for excessive noise Tue, 30 Oct 2018 22:07:00 EDT Dustin Hamilton was sentenced to two years probation after multiple complaints from neighbours about his incredibly loud car stereo

Charges laid in violent home invasion of terminally ill cancer patient Tue, 30 Oct 2018 20:58:54 EDT Charges have been laid in connection with a home invasion in Sicamous, B.C., on Oct. 24.

SFU students grill administrators over proposed tuition increases, executive salaries Tue, 30 Oct 2018 19:31:06 EDT About 30 Simon Fraser University students expressed outrage and anger over proposed tuition hikes during a consultation with school administrators on Burnaby Mountain.

Longtime illegal midwife says she's retiring after B.C. court renews injunction Reena Virk killer Kelly Ellard changes her name, has day parole extended Into the wild: Renfrew Ravine premieres new walkways and staircases Police turn to public for help after elderly pedestrian struck on sidewalk Washington state border town cashes in on high Metro Vancouver gas prices Ombudsperson 'encouraged' by progress after wrongful firings of B.C. health researchers Street level drug deal in Chilliwack leads to seizure of drugs Transportation Safety Board pushes for stricter equipment use after deadliest fishing year since 2004 B.C. bans big money from influencing campaigns to recall MLAs West Kelowna winter shelter desperately seeking new location Provinces need immediate federal funding to stop pine-beetle spread, Chamber of Commerce warns

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Leading B.C. surgeon denies negligence, arrogance led to operating room death | Province issues first licence for private, non-medical cannabis retail store in B.C. | Crews respond to house fire on 16th Avenue in Burnaby | With Greyhound gone, no alternative in place for several parts of B.C.

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Leading B.C. surgeon denies negligence, arrogance led to operating room death Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:00:00 EDT One of B.C.’s top thoracic surgeons is denying allegations he was “negligent” and “high-handed and arrogant” in the death of a patient in 2017. In a legal response to a civil claim filed by the dead man’s family, Dr. Reuben James Bond also denies he “intentionally misinformed” them of their loved-one’s cause of death.

Province issues first licence for private, non-medical cannabis retail store in B.C. Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:04:10 EDT The first legal, private non-medical cannabis retail store licence in B.C. has been issued for a store in Kimberley.

Crews respond to house fire on 16th Avenue in Burnaby Wed, 31 Oct 2018 21:51:31 EDT Fire crews are responding to a house fire on 16th Avenue in Burnaby.

With Greyhound gone, no alternative in place for several parts of B.C. Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:19:36 EDT The last Greyhound bus pulled out of Pacific Central Station at noon Wednesday with its bus driver, Doug Campbell, believing that things would work out fine for most people who relied on the service — assuming they lived in big cities.

Artists fear paintings lost after long-running Vancouver gallery closed Province issues first licence for private, non-medical cannabis retail store in B.C. B.C. Human Rights Tribunal finds resort owner schemed to replace Caucasian workers B.C. government opens extreme weather shelter spaces for winter 'Journalism while brown': Why Sunny Dhillon quit The Globe and Mail Rachel Notley warns B.C. steelworkers their jobs are at risk without Trans Mountain Bad drivers to face higher fines in B.C. starting Nov. 1 Recount ordered for West Vancouver election results B.C. paramedic launches pocketbook translator to address language barrier issues for first responders SPCA investigating dead cat bound with zap straps in Maple Ridge park Growing pains: Prince George cafe shuttered due to construction aimed at revitalizing downtown

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At least 2 seriously injured in bus crash north of Prince George | Top 5 most dangerous intersections for pedestrians in the Lower Mainland | Justin Trudeau announces funding to build nuclear medicine hub in Vancouver | Over 1,700 Vancouverites have 'adopted' storm drains

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At least 2 seriously injured in bus crash north of Prince George Thu, 1 Nov 2018 22:40:10 EDT Authorities say at least two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a bus carrying 40 people crashed north of Prince George.

Top 5 most dangerous intersections for pedestrians in the Lower Mainland Thu, 1 Nov 2018 16:48:32 EDT ICBC has broken down which crossroads saw the most crashes between 2013 and 2017.

Justin Trudeau announces funding to build nuclear medicine hub in Vancouver Thu, 1 Nov 2018 20:51:35 EDT Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced federal funding to build a hub for nuclear medicine at TRIUMF, Canada's national particle accelerator.

Over 1,700 Vancouverites have 'adopted' storm drains Thu, 1 Nov 2018 22:08:09 EDT Stormy season prompts increase in number of residents caring for clogged up catch basins.

B.C.'s plans for rising sea levels 'may not be enough,' report warns British Columbians charged with trying to vote twice in 2015 federal election 'I just wanted to see him breathing': Passersby resuscitate man hit by semi-trailer

B.C. Human Rights Tribunal finds resort owner schemed to replace Caucasian workers

John Horgan: I voted for mixed-member proportional in electoral reform referendum Victoria shipyard among 3 awarded $7B in contracts with federal government B.C. police watchdog opens 4 investigations involving death or serious harm Surrey outreach workers say there's a critical need for more shelter spaces Meet the neighbours: Coast Salish and Syrian communities unite for evening of music and food Legislation sets path for human rights commission to return to B.C. Police bust major western Canadian crime network, seize $2.7M worth of drugs, weapons, property

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Trudeau apologizes to Tsilhqot'in community members for 1864 hanging of chiefs | Wally's goodbye: Buono will leave a coaching legacy after his final home game | B.C. man who murdered Japanese student gets life with no parole for 14 years | 'X' marks the spot with new gender-neutral option on government ID

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Trudeau apologizes to Tsilhqot'in community members for 1864 hanging of chiefs Fri, 2 Nov 2018 21:39:41 EDT Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized to the Tsilhqot'in community for the hanging of six chiefs more than 150 years ago.

Wally's goodbye: Buono will leave a coaching legacy after his final home game Fri, 2 Nov 2018 20:22:47 EDT After more than 400 games and a quarter-century on the sidelines, Wally Buono will coach his last home game at BC Place on Saturday.

B.C. man who murdered Japanese student gets life with no parole for 14 years Fri, 2 Nov 2018 16:04:14 EDT William Schneider, 51, killed Natsumi Kogawa in 2016, and stuffed her body into a suitcase.

'X' marks the spot with new gender-neutral option on government ID Fri, 2 Nov 2018 21:02:08 EDT British Columbians who don’t identify as male or female now have the choice to display an X in the gender field of their B.C. driver’s licence, identity card, birth certificate and BC Services Card

Agreement will see 650 affordable housing units built in Vancouver's Yaletown DNA confirms Revelstoke plane crash victims as Alberta couple Mudslide hits Grouse Mountain parking lot Pedestrian in his 80s seriously injured after being hit by car in Vancouver crosswalk B.C. man kicked off WestJet flight after falling asleep before takeoff After season of away games, Gibsons, B.C., volleyball team finally hosts a home game Iced Capp meltdown suspect arrested, charged with assault and mischief Man fighting for ownership of renowned Sooke Harbour House hotel accused in U.S. Ponzi scheme In final effort to revive herds, 6 remaining caribou to be relocated to rearing pen French immersion class hasn't had a French teacher for 3 weeks Homeless, vulnerable only find best health care when at death's door, UVic study finds

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Conservation officer on the mend after shooting and killing grizzly biting his hand | 'It should not have happened,' says mom whose son was killed by police during 'stabbing spree' | Vancouver Coastal Health warns of potential bacterial contamination in Polonia Sausage House items | Province moves to limit size of houses on ALR land

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Conservation officer on the mend after shooting and killing grizzly biting his hand Mon, 5 Nov 2018 21:55:46 EST Matthew Corbett, 32, has been off work since a mission to kill an aggressive bear north of Cranbrook, B.C., turned into a fight for his life.

'It should not have happened,' says mom whose son was killed by police during 'stabbing spree' Mon, 5 Nov 2018 20:09:34 EST Mogadishu-born Abdi Gani Mahamud Hirsi came to Canada when he was seven years old. He was shot dead in his favourite city — Vancouver — at 26.

Vancouver Coastal Health warns of potential bacterial contamination in Polonia Sausage House items Mon, 5 Nov 2018 22:05:16 EST Vancouver Coastal Health is warning consumers not to eat certain meat products from Polonia Sausage House due to possible bacterial contamination, including E. coli.

Province moves to limit size of houses on ALR land Mon, 5 Nov 2018 20:25:21 EST The provincial government has introduced legislation to place new rules on controversial mega-mansions on Agriculture Land Reserve (ALR) farmland.

No tsunami expected after 4.5 magnitude earthquake off Vancouver Island Man arrested in Port Coquitlam homicide New evidence key in charging former B.C. Lions player with 9-year-old cold case murder Dead cat found zap strapped in Maple Ridge park was killed by predator, SPCA concludes B.C. starts testing $10-a-day child-care program for 1,800 children across the province First past the post vs. proportional representation: B.C.'s referendum explained Kennedy Stewart sworn in as Vancouver's new mayor Young Canucks driven to 'win and prove people wrong' Liberals detail homelessness program, set to unveil anti-poverty law 18 sexual-assault victims come forward for new report about barriers in reporting crime Meet the faces of CBC Vancouver News

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Lawsuit accuses B.C. social worker of stealing from vulnerable First Nations teens | Man who threw punch that left stranger with brain damage found not guilty | Officer who shot 'growling' incoherent man says he had no choice | B.C. First Nation declares state of emergency over water supply

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Lawsuit accuses B.C. social worker of stealing from vulnerable First Nations teens Tue, 6 Nov 2018 22:05:30 EST A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against a B.C. social worker accused of abusing his position by siphoning funds from the bank account of a vulnerable First Nations teenager.

Man who threw punch that left stranger with brain damage found not guilty Tue, 6 Nov 2018 19:54:47 EST Omid Roudiani was acquitted of aggravated assault in B.C. Supreme Court last month, about three years after he punched Joshua Albertson outside the former Roadhouse Bar in downtown Vancouver.

Officer who shot 'growling' incoherent man says he had no choice Tue, 6 Nov 2018 20:41:33 EST The Vancouver police officer who shot and killed an engineering student from Alberta in 2015 says he opened fire because he had no other option.

B.C. First Nation declares state of emergency over water supply Tue, 6 Nov 2018 20:58:28 EST The Ahousaht First Nation has declared a local state of emergency after noticing contamination and critical water levels in its reservoir

FortisBC ramps up emergency planning for potential natural gas shortage Speed limits being lowered on 15 sections of B.C. highways Video captures salmon swimming across Washington road Memorial unveiled for Abbotsford police officer killed in line of duty B.C. insurance group allegedly defrauded investors of $47 million 'These were people just like us who lived here': Nanaimo remembers veterans with new video Killer of homeless man in wheelchair gets life with no parole for 12 years Cry Me A River: Justin Timberlake cancels 2 Vancouver performances 'That scares me': Surrey's outgoing mayor questions switch to SkyTrain, city police 'I hope this hurts you': B.C. man jailed for repeated sexual extortion of girls and women B.C. referendum explainer: dual member proportional

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B.C. cop deserves most of the blame for crash that destroyed two vehicles, judge says | Community store that provided relief during B.C. wildfires burns down in Grassy Plains | Transit police, hate crime unit investigating after gay couple assaulted on SkyTrain | B.C. woman pushes for better cell coverage along Highway 16 after narrow escape from rock slide

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B.C. cop deserves most of the blame for crash that destroyed two vehicles, judge says Wed, 7 Nov 2018 21:00:00 EST A Langley Mountie who crashed his cruiser into a family's camper van while driving 85 km/h over the speed limit holds the lion's share of responsibility for what happened, a B.C. judge has ruled.

Community store that provided relief during B.C. wildfires burns down in Grassy Plains Wed, 7 Nov 2018 20:17:34 EST The Grassy Plains Country Store burned down Wednesday morning. The store, located 265 kilometres west of Prince George, was known as a community hub and for providing relief during this summer's wildfire season.

Transit police, hate crime unit investigating after gay couple assaulted on SkyTrain Wed, 7 Nov 2018 19:27:30 EST The young victims were kicked, hit in the face and spat on by a man yelling obscenities and homophobic slurs on Sept. 28, according to a police statement.

B.C. woman pushes for better cell coverage along Highway 16 after narrow escape from rock slide Wed, 7 Nov 2018 18:50:00 EST A B.C. woman who narrowly escaped a rock slide on the highway between Terrace and Prince Rupert this week is calling for better cell coverage along the notorious stretch of road.

Children's advocate investigating 14 files on social worker's alleged theft from teens 25-year-old charged in weekend traffic death Unsmoked pot pipe earns driver first $230 cannabis ticket in West Van Only 1.4% of British Columbians have returned their electoral reform referendum ballots so far 4 questions to be answered as Surrey forms its own police force B.C. Liberals pick businessman Tony Harris for key Nanaimo byelection Strata tries to pin $15K security camera bill on landlord — after catching tenant doing nothing What does Diwali mean? There's no one answer, say British Columbians who celebrate festival Washington state task force calls for whale-watching tour ban to protect orcas CEO of outdoor retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op to step down B.C. social worker stole from dozens of First Nations teens, lawsuit alleges

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John Horgan and Andrew Wilkinson clash in debate over proportional representation | Kelowna RCMP investigating allegations social worker defrauded vulnerable youth | Surrey senior saved by microwave technician who followed his gut | B.C. government introduces legislation to end contract flipping in health care

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John Horgan and Andrew Wilkinson clash in debate over proportional representation Thu, 8 Nov 2018 08:00:00 EST Premier John Horgan and Opposition Leader Andrew Wilkinson laid out their visions for the future of democracy in British Columbia Thursday night.

Kelowna RCMP investigating allegations social worker defrauded vulnerable youth Thu, 8 Nov 2018 21:30:00 EST RCMP say they've spent months investigating allegations that a Kelowna social worker defrauded vulnerable teens.

Surrey senior saved by microwave technician who followed his gut Thu, 8 Nov 2018 20:30:00 EST A senior living in Surrey who was saved by a microwave technician's timely intervention is being released from hospital today after spending six weeks in acute care.

B.C. government introduces legislation to end contract flipping in health care Thu, 8 Nov 2018 19:31:48 EST Changes reverse legislation brought in by the previous Liberal government that allowed health care providers to lay off unionized employees and hire them back at lower wages.

Vancouver Podcast Festival connects local creators Canucks ride 5-goal 2nd period past Bruins Botulism fears lead to public warning about chili oil made in Richmond home Border crashing felon eludes capture on wild chase from Seattle before crashing truck in Pitt Meadows Indigenous veterans honoured in Vancouver ceremony at Victory Square High-risk sex offender living in Vancouver prompts warning from police 'It's a putrid, horrific smell': Parents cry foul over odour at Abbotsford school Canadian Tire pulls jelly doughnut-scented bear bait in B.C. after conservation service sounds alarm Michael Buble to kick off Canadian leg of tour in Vancouver Controversial naturopath gives up licence, says work 'not going to change' B.C.'s referendum explained: rural-urban proportional

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RCMP, province call out Surrey mayor over his comments following fatal shooting | B.C. to open thousands of $10-a-day child-care spaces | March Madness comes early as Vancouver hosts college basketball tournament | Super yacht with North Vancouver ties involved in fatal collision off California

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RCMP, province call out Surrey mayor over his comments following fatal shooting Fri, 9 Nov 2018 21:51:52 EST B.C.'s RCMP Deputy Commissioner Brenda Butterworth-Carr says Mayor Doug McCallum's comments "risk undermining public trust and confidence in policing."

B.C. to open thousands of $10-a-day child-care spaces Fri, 9 Nov 2018 17:31:40 EST The government of B.C. is moving one step closer to fulfilling one of its major election promises by opening thousands of affordable child-cares spaces across the province.

March Madness comes early as Vancouver hosts college basketball tournament Fri, 9 Nov 2018 20:32:43 EST American college basketball is coming to Vancouver for the first time this weekend and some kids will get to attend free of charge.

Super yacht with North Vancouver ties involved in fatal collision off California Fri, 9 Nov 2018 19:25:36 EST The Attessa IV is owned by Dennis Washington of SeaSpan and Washington Marine Group.

22-year-old killed in shooting near Surrey elementary school

Surrey senior saved by microwave technician who followed his gut

Ex-couple battles over engagement rings he bought with her credit card Surrey ice-making plant fined $350K for fish killing ammonia dump Are you 'woke' enough to make sense of John Horgan's 'lit' quip? Vancouver parents rally to save Downtown East Side daycare Fatal shooting inquest sparks call for more police training B.C.-filmed Chilling Adventures of Sabrina at centre of $50M lawsuit by Satanic Temple Father of abducted boy says family wasn't told Randall Hopley had been released

Controversial naturopath gives up licence, says work 'not going to change'

'A dog's breakfast': Horgan and Wilkinson likely change few minds in angry debate

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'The terror was when I started feeling the doors heat up': One couple's hellish flight from Paradise | Petition demands Autism B.C. revoke directorship of anti-SOGI board member | 1 person injured after shots fired in Abbotsford | Civil liberties group calls out federal government over appeal of solitary confinement ruling

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'The terror was when I started feeling the doors heat up': One couple's hellish flight from Paradise Mon, 12 Nov 2018 20:00:00 EST Andrea Bruce says she escaped Paradise, Calif., with her life, a ceramic angel and not much else — having been chased by flames fanned by 120 km/h winds, in one of the deadliest fires in California's history.

Petition demands Autism B.C. revoke directorship of anti-SOGI board member Mon, 12 Nov 2018 20:17:00 EST "Autism B.C., whose motto and vision is inclusive society, should not have a person in power promoting discrimination against a minority group," says petition sponsor Mirella Russell.

1 person injured after shots fired in Abbotsford Mon, 12 Nov 2018 19:53:33 EST Abbotsford police are investigating a report of shots fired at the intersection of Ross Road and Simpson Road.

Civil liberties group calls out federal government over appeal of solitary confinement ruling Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:49:51 EST A B.C. civil liberties group is calling out the federal government for a perceived double standard, questioning how it can appeal a ruling against solitary confinement while at the same time saying it is trying to end the controversial practice.

Former Paradise, Calif., mayor recounts harrowing tale of escaping wildfire 2nd-degree murder charges laid in Port Coquitlam death Cannabis company hopes to replace jobs lost in Merritt mill closure Happy birthday, 'Car-Strangled Spanner'! Vancouver's Lions Gate Bridge turns 80 Union alleges grocery store worker swiped data in 'spiteful' defamation campaign 'A lot of eyes on Surrey' as city moves to replace RCMP with local police force These families uncovered long-lost relatives, thanks to modern science Wait! Don't toss that bread! Let's make beer From liquor store to your door: Booze delivery app launches in Vancouver Church's surviving bell tolls 100 times to mark armistice centenary Northern California wildfire now deadliest in state history

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B.C. NDP to introduce ride-hailing legislation in November | Canucks fall to Isles on Kuhnhackl's unusual night | Autism B.C. board member Laurie Guerra resigns amid anti-SOGI concerns | Hot tips for avoiding hypothermia in the backcountry from a Squamish paramedic

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B.C. NDP to introduce ride-hailing legislation in November Tue, 13 Nov 2018 21:53:32 EST The provincial government is expected to introduce long awaited ride-hailing legislation this month.

Canucks fall to Isles on Kuhnhackl's unusual night Tue, 13 Nov 2018 22:13:24 EST Kuhnhackl highlight reel as Isles undue Canucks Kuhnhackl highlight night hands Canucks Canucks fall to Isles on Kuhnhackl's highlight night

Autism B.C. board member Laurie Guerra resigns amid anti-SOGI concerns Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:11:40 EST Controversy arose after newly-elected Surrey city councillor reportedly participated in anti-SOGI 123 event

Hot tips for avoiding hypothermia in the backcountry from a Squamish paramedic Tue, 13 Nov 2018 18:59:28 EST As temperatures drop and snow covers mountain tops around the province, outdoor adventure-seekers have one more hazard to watch for — hypothermia.

B.C. announces 4,900 new affordable rental homes for low to middle income households Abbotsford teen killed in shooting identified Traffic frustration builds as Victoria's 'Colwood Crawl' worsens 10 people die from illicit drug overdoses every day in Canada, study suggests From frozen ponds and second-hand gear, India women's hockey team has come a long way to compete in Canada The best way to photograph Vancouver is from under a bridge, apparently Public asked to toss Qualicum Spice cheese after E. coli outbreak Vancouver's transgender community celebrates week of awareness and advocacy Vancouver's 10 most wanted: Councillors putting forward big motions at 1st full meeting 15-year-old cyclist dies after collision with van in Port Alberni

'The terror was when I started feeling the doors heat up': One couple's hellish flight from Paradise

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'It's absolutely appalling': Indigenous youth in care vulnerable to exploitation, say advocates | Toronto anti-carding activist stopped by police in Vancouver | 'We want to make sure we have a community that's safe': Dawson Creek mayor responds to violent crimes | Why do houses burn but trees remain? Photos from California wildfires reveal lessons for B.C.

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'It's absolutely appalling': Indigenous youth in care vulnerable to exploitation, say advocates Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:00:00 EST When Indigenous child welfare advocate Cindy Blackstock heard that a B.C. social worker had allegedly defrauded Indigenous children and youth in care, her heart dropped.

Toronto anti-carding activist stopped by police in Vancouver Wed, 14 Nov 2018 20:38:14 EST A Toronto activist known for his criticism of the controversial police practice known as "carding" claims he was stopped by an officer in Vancouver because he's black.

'We want to make sure we have a community that's safe': Dawson Creek mayor responds to violent crimes Wed, 14 Nov 2018 21:39:05 EST The city of Dawson Creek, in northeastern B.C., has been hit with a string of crimes. In the first two weeks of November, RCMP have responded to multiple shootings, a wounded victim and a violent home invasion.

Why do houses burn but trees remain? Photos from California wildfires reveal lessons for B.C. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:15:57 EST The wildfire situation in California is being called the deadliest in the state's history and lessons for British Columbia are emerging from the photos of the carnage.

Vancouver council approves launching city-wide plan Curtis Sagmoen denied bail Commercial trucks banned from left lane on part of Coquihalla in new safety project Campbell River ice rink first in B.C. to switch from ammonia to CO2 refrigeration Decision on new Surrey SkyTrain could come Thursday No charges laid against Abbotsford police officer accused of theft Feds, B.C. expand protected habitat for 40 species at risk in B.C.'s Darkwoods Sedins inducted into B.C. Sports Hall of Fame Dealer who used cars to deliver drugs tries — and fails — to become a car salesman Philanthropists donate $3.5M to help bring almost 700 refugees to Canada Teen hackathon winner creates app to connect female students with tech industry mentors

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Irreplaceable totems moved aside for Museum of Anthropology seismic upgrades | B.C. children's watchdog calls for youth-specific supervised consumption sites | Vancouver mayor to meet with anti-carding activist Desmond Cole Friday | High percentage of opioid overdose victims worked in construction industry, says StatsCan report

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Irreplaceable totems moved aside for Museum of Anthropology seismic upgrades Thu, 15 Nov 2018 22:43:34 EST The Museum of Anthropology at UBC is undertaking a delicate project to move its collection of totems out of the great hall for up to a year while seismic upgrades are carried out.

B.C. children's watchdog calls for youth-specific supervised consumption sites Thu, 15 Nov 2018 22:21:36 EST In a 54-page report, British Columbia's representative for children and youth calls for harm reduction services for young people, including supervised consumption sites.

Vancouver mayor to meet with anti-carding activist Desmond Cole Friday Thu, 15 Nov 2018 22:04:00 EST Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says he will be meeting with Toronto-based writer and advocate Desmond Cole Friday after an incident earlier this week where Cole was stopped by a police officer.

High percentage of opioid overdose victims worked in construction industry, says StatsCan report Thu, 15 Nov 2018 20:30:02 EST Of the thousands of people who died in B.C. due to the opioid crisis, many victims worked in construction, according to a recent Statistics Canada report.

2 arrested following rash of butter thefts Missing man survived for days in his truck following crash Dividing lines between credit unions, banks blurring but key differences remain Metro Vancouver mayors agree to suspend Surrey LRT, start process for SkyTrain to Langley Vancouver real estate agent suspended for faking 'sick grandmother' doctor's note B.C. moves to close polluting Tulsequah Chief mine site Residents south of Quesnel frustrated by months-long impassibility of West Fraser Road Canadian Coast Guard upgrades radar monitoring of marine traffic off B.C. coast Indigenous Guardians program gets $5.7M in federal funding Ex-Mountie believes officers would leave RCMP for a Surrey police department Barking, belligerence and body odour: Hundreds of sea lions swarm Cowichan Bay

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Dead humpback washes ashore in Tsawwassen | 'It's definitely more than a rumour': WHL fans in B.C. seem convinced the Kootenay Ice will move to Winnipeg | Okanagan Conservatives pull controversial Facebook post targeting Harjit Sajjan | 'It's wonderful': Community reacts to news B.C. will offer gender-affirming lower surgeries

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Dead humpback washes ashore in Tsawwassen Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:25:19 EST Fisheries and Oceans Canada says carcass will be moved so necropsy can be performed.

'It's definitely more than a rumour': WHL fans in B.C. seem convinced the Kootenay Ice will move to Winnipeg Fri, 16 Nov 2018 21:53:35 EST Winnipeg seems poised to become the only city in Canada to ice two professional hockey franchises and a major junior team.

Okanagan Conservatives pull controversial Facebook post targeting Harjit Sajjan Fri, 16 Nov 2018 20:16:26 EST A controversial post criticizing Harjit Sajjan's appointment as an example of affirmative action has been pulled from a Facebook page run by the Conservative Party of Canada's Kelowna-Lake Country Electoral District Association.

'It's wonderful': Community reacts to news B.C. will offer gender-affirming lower surgeries Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:41:27 EST Previously, those seeking the surgery had to travel to Montreal or out of the country altogether.

Vote No campaign calls to extend election reform vote due to low voter turnout Vancouver's only classical record store calls it quits after 40 years Ex-Autism B.C. board member Laurie Guerra says there was no such thing as an 'anti-SOGI secret meeting' Pizza crusts in the green bin? OK. Deer carcass? Not OK 50 B.C. chiropractors refuse to remove misleading claims from websites, face possible discipline Rescue team reeling after $8K of 'crucial equipment' stolen in double break-in Tara Singh Hayer and the 'incentive to kill'

2 arrested following rash of butter thefts

Antibiotic resistance a serious health-care threat to Canadians, experts say B.C.'s 'most vulnerable' child still subject of Public Guardian concern at age 19 Rare microbes lead scientists to discover new branch on the tree of life

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Esi Edugyan wins 2nd Scotiabank Giller Prize for Washington Black | Police seek tips to reconstruct final hours of woman killed in suspicious crash | Metro Vancouver police officers facing new legal battle in alleged sex assault in Cuba | Ride-hailing legislation introduced by B.C. government

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Esi Edugyan wins 2nd Scotiabank Giller Prize for Washington Black Mon, 19 Nov 2018 21:35:11 EST Esi Edugyan, author of the novel Washington Black, has won the 2018 Scotiabank Giller Prize on the 25th anniversary of Canada's richest literary honour.

Police seek tips to reconstruct final hours of woman killed in suspicious crash Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:58:51 EST Investigators say car crash victim Nicole Porciello had injuries indicative of foul play.

Metro Vancouver police officers facing new legal battle in alleged sex assault in Cuba Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:22:02 EST The prosecution is appealing the decision to acquit VPD Const. Mark Simms and Port Moody Const. Jordan Long, who have been held in Cuba since March.

Ride-hailing legislation introduced by B.C. government Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:17:15 EST After years of waiting, British Columbians may finally be able to catch a ride in an Uber or Lyft — but not quite yet.

'I thought I had killed my friend': Quadra Islanders survive 48 hours lost in the woods Vancouverite warns pet owners after coyote snatches toy poodle during walk Blue Jays prospect Conine suspended 50 games for drug violation Sun Peaks builds dorm-rooms for ski resort staff to ease housing crunch Travel Twitter account misplaces Capilano suspension bridge on Portuguese island Conservation officers investigating deer shot and killed with bow and arrow in Kamloops park A month into legalization, Alberta is blowing away B.C.'s claim as Canada's pot capital Province to tackle traffic woes at popular old-growth forest tourist spot — again Complaint filed against Surrey naturopath-turned-councillor who campaigned as 'physician' Pretty Lonely: Meet the Vancouverites on the frontlines of social isolation Elections BC urges voters to mail referendum ballots this week as Canada Post strikes continue

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Canadians giving up necessities, going into debt to pay for prescription drugs: study | Sergeant-at-arms, clerk at B.C. Legislature on leave amid criminal probe | Body found under Golden Ears Bridge identified by police as Hells Angels member | You're not alone: Vancouverites share their stories of loneliness

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Canadians giving up necessities, going into debt to pay for prescription drugs: study Tue, 20 Nov 2018 22:20:00 EST A UBC study finds 731, 000 Canadians going into debt across the country to pay for prescription medication.

Sergeant-at-arms, clerk at B.C. Legislature on leave amid criminal probe Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:40:41 EST Two key officials at the British Columbia Legislature have been placed on indefinite leave over what an official says is a criminal investigation.

Body found under Golden Ears Bridge identified by police as Hells Angels member Tue, 20 Nov 2018 13:51:52 EST A man who was killed and dumped under the Golden Ears Bridge in Maple Ridge on the weekend has been identified as a member of the Hells Angels.

You're not alone: Vancouverites share their stories of loneliness Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:36:07 EST Young adults, between 25 and 35 are the hardest hit by social isolation in Metro Vancouver, according to a report.

School moves imperial Japanese flag after student's protest draws almost 10,000 supporters online Police arrest suspect after woman followed into West End apartment building and assaulted Every new car sold in 2040 will be zero-emission, B.C. government says 'We're all responsible': Surrey teacher says visit to migrant caravan in Mexico offered 'startling' insights Wayward Chinatown otter making a meal of Sun Yat-Sen koi B.C. cities mark international Trans Day of Remembrance — some for the first time Child poverty decreasing 'pitifully slowly' in B.C., report finds Mentorship program creates space for diversity in Vancouver's arts scene Undercover sting nabs deer-meat delinquents on Vancouver Island Rezoning for below-market-rental housing project rejected by District of North Vancouver How Vancouver aims to make community centres more welcoming to transgender people

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Pretty Lonely: how the Stanley Cup riots stole Vancouver's fun | Prince George man arrested in historical sexual assault of young girl | Chilliwack teacher transferred again after sexually harassing 3rd co-worker | Cautionary tale from 9 U.S. cities: Ride-hailing services lead to more congestion, research shows

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Pretty Lonely: how the Stanley Cup riots stole Vancouver's fun Wed, 21 Nov 2018 22:00:00 EST Event planners believe the ghost of the Stanley Cup riots still haunts city hall, keeping decision makers locked into a model of strict regulation which is stifling connection on our city streets.

Prince George man arrested in historical sexual assault of young girl Wed, 21 Nov 2018 19:29:38 EST Kevin Alexander Roberts, 46, was arrested for offences allegedly committed in Vancouver and Prince George.

Chilliwack teacher transferred again after sexually harassing 3rd co-worker Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:39:43 EST Lancer Price was also disciplined in 2009 for 'repeatedly' sexually harassing colleagues.

Cautionary tale from 9 U.S. cities: Ride-hailing services lead to more congestion, research shows Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:30:51 EST Calls are growing for the B.C. government to ease the way for ride-hailing sooner, but one U.S. study provides a cautionary tale about the impact services like Lyft and Uber can have on traffic congestion.

'We have no idea': Release reasons for RCMP investigation at B.C. Legislature, demands watchdog group Police question 7 people potentially linked to fatal hit and run Manufacturer says no B.C. customers received mislabelled cannabis spray Elusive otter evades authorities at Vancouver park Warner Bros. 'amicably' settles with Satanic Temple over goat-headed statue in Sabrina TV series B.C. College of Physicians wants 'Dr. Lipjob' sent to jail B.C. driving up national homicide rate, StatsCan report says Grocery store worker denies 'spurious and vindictive' defamation claims from his union B.C.'s ride-hailing restrictions will stall service, critics say Sobeys, Loblaws, Metro pull romaine lettuce products from shelves due to E. coli threat

School moves imperial Japanese flag after student's protest draws almost 10,000 supporters online

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Academic independence of UBC research institute under threat, says director who resigned | Former AG's appointment caps day of confusion at B.C. Legislature | 'Deteriorating' driving conditions predicted for Coquihalla Highway with snow inbound | Elementary school students use virtual reality to learn about Indigenous culture

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Academic independence of UBC research institute under threat, says director who resigned Thu, 22 Nov 2018 21:46:12 EST The director of a prominent research institute at UBC has resigned, citing a series of directives from the university's president that he says threaten the institute's academic freedom.

Former AG's appointment caps day of confusion at B.C. Legislature Thu, 22 Nov 2018 14:04:40 EST A day of confusion at the B.C. Legislature has concluded with the appointment of former B.C. attorney general Wally Oppal to assist in the criminal investigation of two senior administrators.

'Deteriorating' driving conditions predicted for Coquihalla Highway with snow inbound Thu, 22 Nov 2018 19:41:31 EST Environment Canada has issued an alert for drivers on the Coquihalla Highway Thursday with 20 to 30 centimetres of snow possible for the key provincial route.

Elementary school students use virtual reality to learn about Indigenous culture Thu, 22 Nov 2018 22:35:07 EST A group of young students in Kamloops, B.C., is learning about indigenous tradition through the virtual world.

'High risk' Jarrod Bacon released last June, details delayed by Parole Board due to 'technical glitch' Least lonely Vancouverites have solutions to social isolation — with some strings attached 3 more Indigenous youth accuse B.C. social worker of exploitation RCMP seeking man wanted on 8 provincewide warrants for gun crimes, assaults and theft related offences City of Vancouver preps for winter — and so should you Victoria police recommend child sex charges in 2 online luring investigations Canadian skiing great Erik Guay abruptly retires after teammate's violent crash Concern grows for UBC grad after report Saudi Arabia tortured activists Vancouver-born animator brings the web to life in Ralph Breaks the Internet Pretty Lonely: How the Stanley Cup riots stole Vancouver's fun No comment: What's the public's 'right to know' about B.C. Legislature investigation?

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New UBC pot professor to research potential of cannabis in treating opioid addiction | Raccoon crying in pain found in homemade electrified trap | Flair Airlines apologizes after calling RCMP on passengers following 12-hour flight delay | ICBC expected to lose $890M this year

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New UBC pot professor to research potential of cannabis in treating opioid addiction Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:21:12 EST The University of British Columbia is getting a new professor of cannabis science, thanks to a $2.5 million gift from Canopy Growth and $500,000 from the B.C. government.

Raccoon crying in pain found in homemade electrified trap Fri, 23 Nov 2018 20:07:58 EST A person discovered the raccoon on a neighbouring property in what is described as a modified cat trap. It was connected to a power outlet with electrical current running through its metal frame.

Flair Airlines apologizes after calling RCMP on passengers following 12-hour flight delay Fri, 23 Nov 2018 17:46:49 EST RCMP officers were called in to explain re-booking and accommodation options to passengers nearly 12 hours after the flight's scheduled departure time, according to the RCMP and a Flair customer who filmed part of the encounter.

ICBC expected to lose $890M this year Fri, 23 Nov 2018 15:26:45 EST B.C.'s public auto insurer is facing bigger than expected financial losses this year, and Attorney General David Eby warns the government will need to make even more changes to how ICBC operates.

Grand Theft Otter: River otter in Vancouver park steals fish — and hearts Suspended legislature officials deny committing any wrongdoing Fire destroys landmark House of a Thousand Faces in Radium, B.C. Poachers fined $14k for hunting bighorn sheep in B.C. Private medical clinics in B.C. win court injunction over billing fines Voting period for electoral reform referendum extended due to postal strike Grab your camera: City of Vancouver is looking for photos of king tides Wally Oppal defends House Speaker, saying he was acting on 'advice' 3 more cases of E. coli illness from romaine lettuce confirmed in Canada Jagmeet Singh says he will continue to run in Burnaby South Did cutting-edge DNA analysis point police to Marrisa Shen's killer?

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Stanley Park Causeway reopens after head-on crash sends woman to hospital | Beloved boxing coach in Prince George, B.C., taught punches and changed lives | Cruelty investigation launched over trapped raccoon left in water-filled garbage can | 1 dead following daytime shooting in Surrey

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Stanley Park Causeway reopens after head-on crash sends woman to hospital Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:39:41 EST Vancouver's Stanley Park Causeway partially reopened Monday evening after a head-on collision during rush hour sent one woman to hospital and closed the road in both directions.

Beloved boxing coach in Prince George, B.C., taught punches and changed lives Mon, 26 Nov 2018 21:08:57 EST Betty Clark knew how to throw a mean hook. But it's her work outside the boxing ring that's being remembered after her death earlier this month.

Cruelty investigation launched over trapped raccoon left in water-filled garbage can Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:01:00 EST Employee of Critter Care Wildlife Society says the Burnaby incident is the worst case of animal cruelty he's ever seen.

1 dead following daytime shooting in Surrey Mon, 26 Nov 2018 18:48:14 EST Surrey RCMP are investigating after a shooting Monday that left one person dead.

Woman formerly in care of ministry says she was left homeless while social worker allegedly pocketed funds Storm smacks B.C. triggering wind, rain and snowfall warnings Baby girl found in Mission dumpster in critical condition Camosun College cancels some Tuesday classes after arson fires Senators pass back-to-work legislation to end rotating postal strike B.C. man who defrauded former Google exec gets house arrest Police identify 87-year-old found dead in her apartment Police officer fired after sending naked photos to female crime victims B.C. Legislature officials say they still don't know why they were suspended More than $5K difference in pot shop start-up fees between cities mere kilometres apart 'She's with me every step of the way:' B.C. man walks across Canada for missing aunt

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Vancouver launches opioid task force to 'quick-start' solutions to lethal crisis | Woman, 10-month-old daughter killed by bear at remote Yukon cabin | Surrey mayor says he's 'dismayed and shaken' by city's debt load | 12 injured after Prince George school bus crashes near Cache Creek

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Vancouver launches opioid task force to 'quick-start' solutions to lethal crisis Tue, 27 Nov 2018 22:30:18 EST In a statement, Mayor Kennedy Stewart said the task force will include “a wide array of experts” to help the city grapple with the problem he says is killing over 30 Vancouverites each month.

Woman, 10-month-old daughter killed by bear at remote Yukon cabin Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:00:43 EST Yukon's coroner says 37-year-old Valérie Thé​orêt, and her daughter Adele Roesholt were found dead by the child's father on Monday. When the father returned to the cabin, he was immediately charged by a grizzly bear.

Surrey mayor says he's 'dismayed and shaken' by city's debt load Tue, 27 Nov 2018 21:50:14 EST Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum says he is "deeply dismayed" by the city's spiralling debt. But not everyone agrees about the size of the debt and what needs to be done to get it under control.

12 injured after Prince George school bus crashes near Cache Creek Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:32:15 EST Bus was carrying students from College Heights Secondary School in Prince George.

'Const. Scarecrow' proving effective for Coquitlam RCMP but falling victim to vandals Participating in Giving Tuesday? Do your homework Well-known Bhangra promoter identified as Surrey shooting victim B.C. researchers discover parasitic wasps that hypnotize and feast on spiders 'I got lucky': After lengthy ordeal, Syrian refugee stranded in Malaysian airport lands in Vancouver 23-year-old arrested in connection with elderly woman's killing Otter madness continues as Sun Yat-Sen staff try to rescue surviving koi Taxi industry hopes to placate customers before ride-sharing arrives in B.C. 'A rage in his head': RCMP spokesman's widow says 'attacks from within' got to him B.C. intervenes in greenhouse gas fight between Ottawa, Ontario and Saskatchewan Is God part of good parenting?

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B.C. high school volleyball team returns home after highway crash | Sun Yat-Sen Garden to reopen after remaining koi rescued from marauding otter | 'Something obviously went terribly wrong': B.C. money laundering charges stayed | Death of international student on Prince George highway prompts road safety changes

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B.C. high school volleyball team returns home after highway crash Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:38:45 EST All 10 teenage girls on a high school volleyball team from Prince George, B.C., have returned home after the passenger van they were travelling in crashed on a highway near Cache Creek on Tuesday.

Sun Yat-Sen Garden to reopen after remaining koi rescued from marauding otter Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:51:07 EST Vancouver's classical Chinese garden is set to reopen after two surviving adult koi and hundreds of juveniles were rescued from a pond where at least 10 of their koi companions were scooped up and eaten by a wayward otter.

'Something obviously went terribly wrong': B.C. money laundering charges stayed Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:25:52 EST All of the criminal charges laid after E-Pirate — a high-profile RCMP investigation into money-laundering in B.C.— have been stayed.

Death of international student on Prince George highway prompts road safety changes Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:00:00 EST The death of an international student, who was struck by a vehicle along Highway 97 in Prince George this summer, has prompted changes to road safety in the hopes of preventing similar deaths.

Do you know this man? Transit Police seek suspect in alleged assault aboard SkyTrain River otters fatten up on bite-sized, at-risk sturgeon Don't think you can make a difference in the climate crisis? Meet some experts who say you're wrong Go away, gang members: Kamloops businesses and bars launch Inadmissible Patron Program 'He was in agony': Dead Mountie's friends blame RCMP for betrayal Tsawwassen humpback died from ship strike, DFO says 4 Prince George students remain in hospital after school bus crash near Cache Creek Vancouver police seek information about accused man nicknamed 'Drifter' Driver shortage leaves some Vancouverites with 'such a backlog' of uncollected recycling Mislabeling Surrey's debt load 'mystifies' political expert Notley says Alberta will buy rail cars to move oil, wants Ottawa to chip in

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Massey Tunnel will not be replaced with 10-lane bridge, report suggests | King tide floods part of Vancouver's seawall, offering glimpse into city's future | 4.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Fort St. John | 20-year promise honoured as B.C. pledges gaming revenue share for First Nations

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Massey Tunnel will not be replaced with 10-lane bridge, report suggests Thu, 29 Nov 2018 22:20:56 EST The B.C. NDP appears to have taken a 10-lane bridge off the table as an option to replace the Massey Tunnel, which is one of the worst traffic bottlenecks in the province.

King tide floods part of Vancouver's seawall, offering glimpse into city's future Thu, 29 Nov 2018 22:16:21 EST City staff say the king tides of today will be the high tides of 2050. A renewed climate change strategy is to be put before council next week.

4.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Fort St. John Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:45:22 EST The quake was recorded about 22 kilometres away from Fort St. John.

20-year promise honoured as B.C. pledges gaming revenue share for First Nations Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:15:00 EST The British Columbia government has pledged to share some of the pie and more of the power with Indigenous communities across the province.

Inquest into Mountie's death calls for more mental health services in RCMP No sign of marauding otter as surviving koi wait to return to Sun Yat-Sen garden Vancouver Canucks players, coach say hazing becoming a thing of the past 14-year-old girl pulled into bushes and sexually assaulted in East Vancouver Empty homes tax not helping rental crisis, generating millions more for Vancouver: report If climate change is inevitable, here's how B.C. can survive Banned B.C. investor who 'goes through women like popcorn' tries laying claim to ex's home Man jailed for 'unusual, if not bizarre' crime spree in Vancouver B.C. officer sounds alarm over pot edibles after police bust online vendor 'Redundant': Top Mountie claims he never heard the word that devastated Pierre Lemaitre The future of cash in Canada

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Fatally shot Bhangra promoter associated with drug trade, IHIT says | Shaw doubles internet speed as service providers race to keep top-end users | Sudden storm in New Westminster prompts safety warning | 15 Metres Below Hamilton Street: Retiring CBC employee shares secrets of the building

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Fatally shot Bhangra promoter associated with drug trade, IHIT says Fri, 30 Nov 2018 22:07:55 EST IHIT says Raj Sangha, 41, who was shot dead in Surrey Monday, had connections to the drug trade.

Shaw doubles internet speed as service providers race to keep top-end users Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:55:35 EST News that Shaw Communications is doubling the internet speed for its top-tier customers in Western Canada at no additional cost signals an increasingly competitive market for data-hungry users, experts say.

Sudden storm in New Westminster prompts safety warning Fri, 30 Nov 2018 19:52:25 EST A sudden storm complete with hail, thunder and lightning left the streets of New Westminster slick Friday afternoon.

15 Metres Below Hamilton Street: Retiring CBC employee shares secrets of the building Fri, 30 Nov 2018 20:23:49 EST After more than three decades working in the operations department at CBC Vancouver, David Croal reflects on the changes he has seen at the broadcaster since the late 1970s.

Man charged with murder in death of Vancouver teaching assistant Childhood friends from Nanaimo celebrate $19.8M lottery jackpot Earthquake near Fort St. John 'very likely' caused by fracking B.C. firefighter fired after spy camera catches couple having sex in chief's office Powerful quakes buckle Alaska roads, briefly trigger tsunami warning Catherine McKenna, David Suzuki react to UN's failing grade for Canada on climate targets They heard a 'scream,' then found their puppy dying in a legally set trap

King tide floods part of Vancouver's seawall, offering glimpse into city's future

Pipeline company files injunction application against individuals at northern B.C. camp

Massey Tunnel will not be replaced with 10-lane bridge, report suggests

Holiday light displays can hike yuletide costs, BC Hydro warns

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Gabe Batstone testifies against ex-wife charged with murdering daughter | Half of B.C.'s chinook populations are endangered, scientists say | Developer gets earful from judge for 'evasiveness,' wins $1 in defamation suit | Rescued bear cub dies in accident at Vancouver Island wildlife rescue

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Gabe Batstone testifies against ex-wife charged with murdering daughter Mon, 3 Dec 2018 22:25:32 EST The father of eight-year-old Teagan Batstone testified against his ex-wife in a New Westminster courtroom on Monday. Lisa Batstone faces a second degree murder charge in the case.

Half of B.C.'s chinook populations are endangered, scientists say Mon, 3 Dec 2018 20:10:14 EST The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife In Canada reported Monday that of Canada's 16 chinook populations, eight are endangered, four are threatened and one is considered of special concern.

Developer gets earful from judge for 'evasiveness,' wins $1 in defamation suit Mon, 3 Dec 2018 19:44:07 EST A B.C. Supreme Court has found that some of a Vancouver blogger's most inflammatory claims about Miaofei Pan — including allegations of tax evasion — were likely true.

Rescued bear cub dies in accident at Vancouver Island wildlife rescue Mon, 3 Dec 2018 17:46:13 EST The bear cub died of asphyxiation after getting his head stuck in a rope attached to a toy in his enclosure.

'Bullish on getting it done': Delta mayor pushes for fast action on Massey Tunnel Whale-watching group uses surcharge to boost salmon, science for killer whales Join us for CBC Vancouver's 2018 Open House & Food Bank Day this Friday Mounties urge caution after at least 7 fatal crashes over the weekend Rampant student vaping leads B.C. high school to lock up bathrooms TransLink's new Compass wristbands sell out within hours Police release sketch of suspect in sexual assault of 14-year-old Don't keep naloxone kit in your car this winter, health advocate warns Cold and clear stretch on tap for Vancouver and South Coast Virtue and Moir, Rogen and Goldberg among inductees as Walk of Fame celebrates 20 years Mom preserves son's legacy by publishing his children's book after his death

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Trudeau apologizes for First Nation consultation failures on Trans Mountain pipeline | Couple arrested after jewelry stolen from 7 different open houses | 'I run because I know things don't last forever': B.C. woman places 2nd in ultramarathon after fiancé dies | Metro Vancouver home sales and prices down to more 'historical' levels, says real estate board

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Trudeau apologizes for First Nation consultation failures on Trans Mountain pipeline Tue, 4 Dec 2018 20:47:29 EST Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced pointed questions about the Trans Mountain pipeline from First Nation chiefs Tuesday after giving a speech to the Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa.

Couple arrested after jewelry stolen from 7 different open houses Tue, 4 Dec 2018 20:20:56 EST Police have arrested a couple following a number of complaints about thefts of jewelry and cash from homeowners in Salmon Arm, B.C.

'I run because I know things don't last forever': B.C. woman places 2nd in ultramarathon after fiancé dies Tue, 4 Dec 2018 17:45:00 EST Samantha Kasdorf took the mantra of “just putting one foot in front of the other” to cope with the death of a loved one further than most.

Metro Vancouver home sales and prices down to more 'historical' levels, says real estate board Tue, 4 Dec 2018 15:54:25 EST The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says a return to more historical home prices and sales volume is due in part to potential buyer's wait-and-see approach.

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'I don't want to get old': Meet the 91-year-old who backflips off the high diving board B.C. ups fines for off-road vehicles and snowmobiles in sensitive habitats Cows can be pessimistic and it affects their ability to cope with stress: UBC study Mothers' stress from time of conception linked to stress at age 11 Newborn baby found inside Mission dumpster has died Food bank director worried as grocery report predicts food price hike Let the chirping begin: Canucks and politicians look to build rivalry with Seattle NHL team B.C. customer says Air Canada charged U.S. dollars for trip booked in Canada B.C. prof joins movement cutting back on flights to fight climate change 'It's a sick feeling': Exec sues B.C. company for $10M claiming discrimination

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Carbon monoxide poisoning at Vancouver office sends 13 to hospital | Man raped by inmates during 'scared straight' prison tour awarded $175K from B.C. gov't | Vancouver moves forward on separated bike lane for Richards Street | 'Never seen anything like it': 200 dolphins spotted swimming from ferry

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Carbon monoxide poisoning at Vancouver office sends 13 to hospital Wed, 5 Dec 2018 20:07:57 EST A doctor who treated the patients said Wednesday's incident was not the only case of carbon monoxide poisoning in recent weeks and urged people to take precautions as winter's chill sets in.

Man raped by inmates during 'scared straight' prison tour awarded $175K from B.C. gov't Wed, 5 Dec 2018 20:30:00 EST The victim was just a teenager when he was forced to visit Burnaby's Oakalla Prison in the late 1970s.

Vancouver moves forward on separated bike lane for Richards Street Wed, 5 Dec 2018 22:17:46 EST The City of Vancouver is holding an open house for the redesign of the Richards Street bike lane slated for construction in September of 2019.

'Never seen anything like it': 200 dolphins spotted swimming from ferry Wed, 5 Dec 2018 19:30:17 EST Passengers on a ferry between Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay were treated to an incredible sight on Tuesday.

Tax breaks at centre of B.C.'s long-term climate plan Gas forecast introduced by FortisBC with shortage looming B.C. high schools crack down on lunch delivery apps

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B.C. MP celebrates 'tremendous' victory as plastics pollution motion passes House Canada's most elderly city has a 20-year-old on council — and he wants housing his age group can afford Grouse Mountain opens for ski season amid predicted milder winter CFO of Chinese tech giant Huawei arrested in Vancouver, sought by U.S. for extradition MEC targets trans community in marketing campaign Owners use savings to rebuild historic B.C. theatre after devastating spring floods Surrey's diversity means new challenges for food bank

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Federal whale-saving efforts threaten Vancouver Island livelihoods, say groups | Brain-eating amoeba linked to nasal rinse for Seattle woman | Speaker of B.C. Legislature threatens to resign if audits don't find issues, calls situation a 'circus' | Abbotsford mayor calls for justice reform to combat gang war

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Federal whale-saving efforts threaten Vancouver Island livelihoods, say groups Thu, 6 Dec 2018 22:19:26 EST Federal government efforts to save threatened southern resident killer whales could endanger the survival of communities on Vancouver Island whose economies depend on sport fishing and tourism revenues, a coalition of tourism, business and recreational fishing groups said Thursday.

Brain-eating amoeba linked to nasal rinse for Seattle woman Thu, 6 Dec 2018 21:01:37 EST It was a brain surgery like no other for Dr. Charles Cobbs.

Speaker of B.C. Legislature threatens to resign if audits don't find issues, calls situation a 'circus' Thu, 6 Dec 2018 11:32:42 EST An all-party committee that oversees the financial management of B.C.'s legislature met Thursday afternoon, in the midst of an ongoing mystery that saw the building's top two officials placed on administrative leave while police conduct an investigation.

Abbotsford mayor calls for justice reform to combat gang war Thu, 6 Dec 2018 19:47:46 EST Abbotsford’s mayor wants to see sweeping changes to the criminal justice system to help police get the region’s gang war under control.

'It brings back sad memories': Former firefighter pushes for stricter CO laws after multiple poisonings Snow possible for Metro Vancouver Friday Despite concerns, opioids remain legitimate pain medications, says Health Canada

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Drunk boater found asleep at the helm, doing doughnuts off B.C. harbour: RCMP Surrey bars and restaurants move to lock out gang members 'You eat it or you pass it on to your consumer:' business expert questions cost of B.C.'s new climate plan An 'insane' week: B.C. experiences rash of carbon monoxide poisonings 'It's absurd': City ponders removal of new houses for even newer homes

Man raped by inmates during 'scared straight' prison tour awarded $175K from B.C.

Art teacher who called students vulgar names disciplined again

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CBC's 32nd annual Food Bank Day in pictures | Canadian figure skater Stephen Gogolev claims men's gold at Junior Grand Prix Final in Vancouver | TransLink preps for bad weather | Anglers win Supreme Court battle against U.S. billionaire over access to lakes, roads

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CBC's 32nd annual Food Bank Day in pictures Fri, 7 Dec 2018 22:16:11 EST CBC Vancouver hosted its 32nd annual Open House and Food Bank Day on Friday.

Canadian figure skater Stephen Gogolev claims men's gold at Junior Grand Prix Final in Vancouver Fri, 7 Dec 2018 21:44:22 EST Canada's Stephen Gogolev captured men's gold at the Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Vancouver on Friday night.

TransLink preps for bad weather Fri, 7 Dec 2018 20:10:30 EST TransLink is preparing for a bout of bad weather headed our way overnight Friday into Saturday.

Anglers win Supreme Court battle against U.S. billionaire over access to lakes, roads Fri, 7 Dec 2018 17:42:00 EST A precedent-setting B.C. Supreme Court decision has ruled that the public should be able to access fishing lakes near Merritt, B.C., after years of what has been described as a "David and Goliath" battle.

Slain West Vancouver millionaire painted as womanizer in court tussle over fortune 2 Kamloops men wanted on guns and explosives charges still at large Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou to spend weekend in jail as hearing adjourns CBC Open House and Food Bank day raises $665,483 for those in need Delta police looking for information on pedestrian hit and killed by bus Regulator halts fracking operations in northeastern B.C. while investigating earthquakes TransLink to introduce washrooms at major connection points Vancouver man reunited with missing dog after 2 weeks Metro Vancouver students cut class to demand action on climate change

Brain-eating amoeba linked to nasal rinse for Seattle woman

'The one business that should be put out of business' — but food banks used by 100,000 people a month in B.C.

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Status of Huawei CFO's husband questioned as he tries to post bail for wealthy wife | Special prosecutor signs off on quick-wins probe into former B.C. government | The kindness of strangers: courage, cancer and a chance encounter at the gas station | Rain and wind warnings make for 'gross' weather in Metro Van, but snow's headed for the slopes

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Status of Huawei CFO's husband questioned as he tries to post bail for wealthy wife Mon, 10 Dec 2018 22:20:32 EST The embattled CFO of Huawei is expected to learn whether or not she will make bail in Vancouver. The answer may come down to the immigration status of her venture capitalist husband.

Special prosecutor signs off on quick-wins probe into former B.C. government Mon, 10 Dec 2018 21:46:02 EST A special prosecutor says he has not approved charges recommended by the RCMP following the B.C. Liberal government's 2012 leadership election because the evidence fell short of the required standard.

The kindness of strangers: courage, cancer and a chance encounter at the gas station Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:55:47 EST I met you at a gas station in September 2015. A few months earlier, in June, I had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was going through the typical course of treatment: surgery, then chemotherapy and then radiation.

Rain and wind warnings make for 'gross' weather in Metro Van, but snow's headed for the slopes Mon, 10 Dec 2018 20:23:54 EST The North Shore ski hills could accumulate more than a metre of snow by Friday, according to CBC meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe.

'He was an ambassador': Snowmobile guide dies after rollover near Sicamous, B.C. Teen settles for $35K after being partially blinded in Vancouver school yard Horrifying story of neglect and abuse revealed in new report from B.C. children's advocate Bail hearing for embattled Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou will go to a third day B.C. forest industry reps still headed for China, without government officials Air Canada accused of 'lying' to customers to avoid paying up to $2,100 for lost luggage Accused sex offender discussed suicide before 2016 in-custody death, coroner's inquest hears New alert system warns large ships of nearby whales off B.C. coast Construction for pot shop on band land in Williams Lake underway Vancouver Canucks prospect, goalie Mike DiPietro, gets second chance at world juniors dream Fin Donnelly joins list of NDP MPs not seeking re-election in 2019

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Huawei's CFO to be freed on $10M bail as she awaits extradition proceedings | The kindness of strangers: telling a woman, as a new paramedic, her husband has died | Canucks rookie phenom Elias Pettersson turning heads with incredible debut season | Elections B.C. aims to have electoral reform ballots counted before Christmas

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Huawei's CFO to be freed on $10M bail as she awaits extradition proceedings Tue, 11 Dec 2018 11:14:31 EST Huawei's chief financial officer will be released on $10 million bail — with five guarantors — as she awaits possible extradition to the United States on fraud charges, a B.C. Supreme Court justice has ruled.

The kindness of strangers: telling a woman, as a new paramedic, her husband has died Tue, 11 Dec 2018 22:00:00 EST When I met you, I was three months into my new career as a paramedic. At first, you were just a shadow in a dark hallway, limned by light pouring through the door where your husband lay

Canucks rookie phenom Elias Pettersson turning heads with incredible debut season Tue, 11 Dec 2018 22:02:25 EST It hasn't been a great season for the Canucks so far this year — but it has been an incredible first season for rookie sensation Elias Pettersson. He's giving fans new hope that the team could be ready to turn the page after a stretch of mediocre campaigns.

Elections B.C. aims to have electoral reform ballots counted before Christmas Tue, 11 Dec 2018 20:26:42 EST About half of the ballots have been processed, according to Elections BC.

Pouring rain caused flooding — traffic disruptions — across B.C.'s South Coast Gordon Wilson says B.C. premier's attack on his character turned him into a 'pariah' Charges laid after emaciated dog found with football in stomach Heavy commercial vehicles involved in 19% of fatal crashes in B.C., auditor general says Man originally co-accused with Vancouver filmmaker sentenced to 3 ½ years for drugged sex assault Surrey artists want the city to reconsider delaying projects Rain and wind warnings make for 'gross' weather on B.C. coast, but snow's headed for the slopes Pro-pipeline First Nations spar with environmental activists over 'devastating' tanker ban bill

Teen settles for $35K after being partially blinded in Vancouver school yard

'There was no love:' Child migrants sent to Canada as young as 7 still asking why

Status of Huawei CFO's husband questioned as he tries to post bail for wealthy wife

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The kindness of strangers: a no-strings-attached offer on a lonely flight to Vancouver | Everything you need to know about Huawei, Meng Wanzhou and her possible extradition | Magic card players gather to defeat municipal bylaw | Ban renovictions. Let all condo owners rent out their units, B.C. task force says

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The kindness of strangers: a no-strings-attached offer on a lonely flight to Vancouver Wed, 12 Dec 2018 22:00:00 EST I met you on an airplane 17 years ago, right as I was embarking on a move to Vancouver from Australia. I had just said goodbye to my whole family at the Sydney airport. The last thing I saw was my dad; the look on his face showed how upset he was that I was leaving.

Everything you need to know about Huawei, Meng Wanzhou and her possible extradition Wed, 12 Dec 2018 18:57:19 EST A global firestorm was set off with the arrest of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou. As she awaits extradition hearings on $10 million bail, CBC answers some frequently asked questions about the case.

Magic card players gather to defeat municipal bylaw Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:47:14 EST Magic: The Gathering players are gathering to overturn a bylaw which inhibits their ability to buy and sell trading cards.

Ban renovictions. Let all condo owners rent out their units, B.C. task force says Wed, 12 Dec 2018 18:00:00 EST B.C. should end nearly all renovictions and prevent strata corporations from banning rentals in condo developments, the province’s task force for rental housing has recommended.

Police seek tips after girl, 6, lured from playground and sexually assaulted Another storm on the way to B.C.'s South Coast Pair accused in B.C. woman's 'honour killing' lose court battle against extradition Vancouver's looming 5% property tax hike more evidence funding reforms needed U.S. Congress OKs killing sea lions to help save salmon 'Help us fight for her': Sister of slain B.C. student speaks out about unsolved case Construction of new Surrey rink put on ice in proposed new budget TransLink to bring free Wi-Fi to entire transit system, beginning in 2020 Field feud: Neighbours rally against proposed East Van school football stadium NHL totem poles called 'blatant cultural appropriation' of West Coast Indigenous culture 'We have a really dysfunctional system': advocate calls for improved services for children with special needs

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Police say don't pay bitcoin ransoms as wave of North American bomb threats hits B.C. | Court orders closure of illegal Vancouver pot shops but enforcement timeline unclear | Christmas album by B.C. artist inspired by community resilience during wildfires | Storm hits Metro Vancouver and southern B.C. with wind, rain and snow

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Police say don't pay bitcoin ransoms as wave of North American bomb threats hits B.C. Thu, 13 Dec 2018 21:30:00 EST Dozens of bomb threats were reported in major cities across Canada and the United States on Thursday. None have been deemed credible by police, and Canadian and U.S. authorities said they believe the messages were hoaxes.

Court orders closure of illegal Vancouver pot shops but enforcement timeline unclear Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:48:13 EST The City of Vancouver had filed 53 injunction applications against illegal stores.

Christmas album by B.C. artist inspired by community resilience during wildfires Thu, 13 Dec 2018 22:43:32 EST Francois Lake-based songwriter Rachelle van Zanten recorded her new Christmas album while wildfires raged across B.C. and she says the collection is inspired by the big hearts of the people in her small community during that time.

Storm hits Metro Vancouver and southern B.C. with wind, rain and snow Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:13:05 EST Environment Canada says Metro Vancouver can expect up to 90 millimetres of rain, while the Coquihalla and Sea to Sky highways are in for a significant dump of snow.

'Life threatening' avalanches possible through much of B.C.'s backcountry Human heart left on board plane prompts flight to return to Seattle Huge drug bust nets Surrey RCMP meth, 'super buff' painkiller and industrial pill press 37% of Metro Vancouverites think real estate market is 'extremely corrupt': report Deadpool doesn't have time for your Nickelback hate Surrey artists facing budget cuts say they're squeezed for space with nowhere to go Driver killed in head-on crash on Highway 97 Supreme Court rejects appeal to speed up challenge to assisted dying restriction Unfounded bomb threats reported in cities across Canada, U.S. B.C. children's ministry admits negligence and fraud by B.C. social worker Chilliwack man and 2 companies facing 38 charges in 2017 chicken abuse case

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Thousands lose power as winds up to 100 km/h smack B.C. coast | Prince Rupert under boil water notice; city says it could last over a week | The kindness of strangers: 2 remarkable acts help granddaughter get to Germany | Homeless camp fire disrupts SkyTrain, sends black smoke through downtown

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Thousands lose power as winds up to 100 km/h smack B.C. coast Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:44:47 EST A winter storm warning is also in effect for the Coquihalla Highway and the Fraser Canyon, with up to 15 centimetres of snow and similarly strong winds.

Prince Rupert under boil water notice; city says it could last over a week Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:21:56 EST It said in a statement the notice was because of unacceptably high levels of the parasites cryptosporidium and giardia.

The kindness of strangers: 2 remarkable acts help granddaughter get to Germany Fri, 14 Dec 2018 18:00:00 EST I was in my early 20s and my grandmother, living on the other side of the world in Germany, was not in good health. Two remarkable acts of kindness meant I was able to see my grandmother one last time and make it to my grandfather’s funeral.

Homeless camp fire disrupts SkyTrain, sends black smoke through downtown Fri, 14 Dec 2018 18:38:43 EST No one was injured and the fire was put out quickly.

Oilpatch stays home from B.C. conference after Whistler mayor calls for climate-change compensation BC Ferries resumes service after high winds forced cancellations on major routes Shooting spree suspect found mentally unfit for trial ICBC asks for 6.3% increase to basic insurance rates Rash of bomb threats a learning opportunity for response capacity, says Goodale Parents warned after student's drugs tested positive for fentanyl in Delta 17 fish farms could all be phased out under new agreement between B.C. government, First Nations No one knew retired firefighter 'Captain Bob' was struggling with PTSD. Now his peers are learning the signs Downed power lines are a danger most British Columbians don't recognize, survey finds Woman, 22, struck and killed by bus in Burnaby Politicizing Meng extradition case is harmful for Canada, former U.S. ambassador says

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Surrey city council passes tightened operating budget amid criticism | B.C. poised to set another tourism record in 2018 | Vancouver Park Board to explore motion allowing alcohol at some parks and beaches | CRTC says cheaper data-only plans on the way

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Surrey city council passes tightened operating budget amid criticism Mon, 17 Dec 2018 22:49:25 EST Surrey city council passed its operating budget in a 5-4 vote on Monday night.

B.C. poised to set another tourism record in 2018 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 22:20:05 EST B.C. is poised to break yet another record for tourism in 2018.

Vancouver Park Board to explore motion allowing alcohol at some parks and beaches Mon, 17 Dec 2018 21:07:03 EST Commissioner Dave Demers is putting a motion forward at Monday evening’s board meeting that calls for a feasibility study on allowing booze and then the possibility of alcohol permitted at select parks and beaches on a trial basis.

CRTC says cheaper data-only plans on the way Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:37:44 EST The country's three national wireless carriers have agreed to offer "broad range" data-only plans through their second- and third-tier brands, including $30-per-month plans with more megabytes than previously suggested, the industry's federal regulator said Monday.

Trusted caregiver jailed for stealing $260K from elderly B.C. couple Husband not criminally responsible for killing his wife, B.C. judge rules No final decision on Massey Tunnel replacement until fall 2020 Stage name Mariah Canary: Parrot chirps along with pop star's Christmas classic Vancouver's Canuck the Crow is back — in a book created by a 9-year-old Crown disclosure problems revealed in failed high-profile money laundering case Vancouver School Board says girl lured from playground despite adequate supervision and safety measures Drivers charged in crosswalk death of Brazilian student B.C. man returns to public lake for 1st time since Supreme Court ruling restored access Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley remain under wind warnings Vancouver city council asks province to rescind real estate tax

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Rare tornado damages homes in Washington state | Terrorists or targets? Appeal court to decide fate of B.C. couple accused in bomb plot | 'We belong here now': Northern B.C.'s first Syrian refugee family looks back on 3 years in Prince George | Overdose task force recommends city establish clean drug supply site

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Rare tornado damages homes in Washington state Tue, 18 Dec 2018 22:17:17 EST A rare tornado touched down in a Seattle suburb on Tuesday, damaging several homes and toppling trees, authorities said.

Terrorists or targets? Appeal court to decide fate of B.C. couple accused in bomb plot Tue, 18 Dec 2018 22:04:51 EST B.C.'s Court of Appeal will hand down a decision on Wednesday that could see a Surrey couple sent to jail for planting explosive devices on the grounds of the provincial legislature.

'We belong here now': Northern B.C.'s first Syrian refugee family looks back on 3 years in Prince George Tue, 18 Dec 2018 21:53:30 EST Almost three years after arriving in Prince George, Northern B.C.'s first Syrian refugee is reflecting on the joys and sorrows of fleeing war and making a new home.

Overdose task force recommends city establish clean drug supply site Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:56:34 EST Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart has unveiled the recommendations of an emergency task force aimed at reducing opioid deaths in the city, including providing illegal drug users with a clean supply.

Police investigating after assault in Burnaby condo building elevator City of Richmond votes to limit homes on ALR land to 4,300 sq. ft. Boy, 2, attacked by cougar on wooded trail Alleged bank robber caught in the act after 11 holdups, Vancouver police say Donald Trump undermined Canada on Huawei arrest, says former U.S. ambassador Fortis declares natural gas supply at 'normal' levels after pipeline explosion Sexsmith Elementary School parents ask for safety changes in wake of student sex assault Site of demolished home at centre of contentious lawsuit may be declared a 'nuisance' B.C. housing market entering 'mild recession,' forecast says Children's entertainers Sharon and Bram owed thousands of dollars by B.C. promoter What's the best holiday tune? Vote in The Early Edition's Christmas Song Bracket

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Vancouver fire department wants people to 'wake up' and ensure they have working smoke detectors | Hunting guide files lawsuit against province over B.C. grizzly hunt ban | Skier's rescue from B.C. mountain highlights dangers of backcountry, tree wells | Cubs rescued from dumpster as mamma bear calmly looks on

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Vancouver fire department wants people to 'wake up' and ensure they have working smoke detectors Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:43:42 EST New campaign launches after 8th fire fatality of the year is confirmed, tying the previous single year high.

Hunting guide files lawsuit against province over B.C. grizzly hunt ban Wed, 19 Dec 2018 22:01:29 EST The operator of a guide outfitting company has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the British Columbia government over the ban on grizzly bear hunting.

Skier's rescue from B.C. mountain highlights dangers of backcountry, tree wells Wed, 19 Dec 2018 19:39:28 EST Two Terrace-area men, in their early 40s, were skiing when one of them went missing for over two hours. His partner found him in a tree well, buried and suspended upside down and alerted rescuers.

Cubs rescued from dumpster as mamma bear calmly looks on Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:45:00 EST Two bear cubs that somehow managed to get stuck in a recycling facility dumpster had to be rescued by conservation officers in Sooke, B.C. on Monday

Cougar stalked 2-year-old boy before and after attack Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck early Wednesday morning She dropped everything to help a car-crash victim — and someone stole her phone Thieves, beware: Auto shop concerned explosion possible as multiple gas tanks drilled and emptied Abandoned site of Vancouver mansion demolished by owner's ex declared a 'public nuisance' RCMP entrapment of B.C. couple in legislature bomb plot was 'travesty of justice,' court rules Huge, recently discovered B.C. cave closed to public — and trespassers face $1M fine More areas of B.C. coastal waters designated killer whale critical habitat Pushing for greener policies? Then give up free parking passes, Victoria city councillor urges colleagues Okanagan teacher reinstated after sex allegations dismissed Few answers about what happened to Kelowna mother and daughters 1 year after alleged domestic homicide

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B.C.'s powerful wind storm in pictures | 3 strikes and you're out: Decisive referendum sounds death knell for electoral reform in B.C. | 280,000 without power due to B.C. windstorm, some late ferry sailings cancelled | 1 person rescued from shattered White Rock pier, 4 from Maple Bay houseboat

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B.C.'s powerful wind storm in pictures Thu, 20 Dec 2018 21:55:38 EST A powerful wind storm that pounded southern British Columbia all day Thursday left one man dead, hundreds of thousands without power, and plenty of property destruction in its wake.

3 strikes and you're out: Decisive referendum sounds death knell for electoral reform in B.C. Thu, 20 Dec 2018 21:04:18 EST For the third time in 13 years, British Columbia voters have rejected electoral reform, with over 61 per cent casting ballots to stay with the first-past-the-post system.

280,000 without power due to B.C. windstorm, some late ferry sailings cancelled Thu, 20 Dec 2018 09:02:24 EST Sailings out of Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo have been cancelled for Thursday morning, with latest storm also affecting highway passes and SkyTrain. Some YVR operation are also affected. The airport is advising passengers to check travel information.

1 person rescued from shattered White Rock pier, 4 from Maple Bay houseboat Thu, 20 Dec 2018 17:41:46 EST A helicopter rescue was required to save a person from the White Rock pier Thursday after the dock broke apart in strong winds and powerful waves. On Vancouver Island, four people had to be saved from a houseboat adrift off Maple Bay.

Can't stop the music: VPL expands popular instrument lending program B.C. votes to keep first-past-the-post electoral system 7 hit and runs in Langley and Abbotsford kill dog, send 5 to hospital 2nd camp set up to block pipeline company's access to Wet'suwet'en land Drug user advocate hopes for 'real' action from overdose task force This is what Surrey's mayor meant when he promised to 'pause development' Canada among targets of alleged Chinese hacking campaign Exxon Mobil withdraws application for $25-billion LNG project in B.C. Bloody effluent still spewing from B.C. fish processing plant, photographer finds Movers ordered to pay $25K for 'unconscionable and extortionate' treatment of family Delayed decision on Massey Tunnel has London Drugs considering move out of province

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B.C. cities join global movement asking oil companies for climate change costs | Man rescued from collapsed B.C. pier says he wants to apologize for 'foolishness' | Nanaimo, B.C.'s 105,000 residents told not to use water after storm knocks out treatment plant | White Rock, B.C., mayor vows destroyed pier will be restored

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B.C. cities join global movement asking oil companies for climate change costs Fri, 21 Dec 2018 20:39:38 EST Staff and contractors in Victoria have been crunching the numbers on climate change costs for the coastal city and it's not looking good, the mayor says.

Man rescued from collapsed B.C. pier says he wants to apologize for 'foolishness' Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:36:42 EST The man who landed himself on the wrong end of a crumbling pier during a "devastating," deadly windstorm Thursday is apologizing for his "foolishness."

Nanaimo, B.C.'s 105,000 residents told not to use water after storm knocks out treatment plant Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:16:24 EST Residents in Nanaimo, B.C., are being told not to use water after a powerful storm caused widespread damage Thursday.

White Rock, B.C., mayor vows destroyed pier will be restored Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:46:42 EST The beloved pier in the city of White Rock, B.C., suffered extensive damage in Thursday's windstorm and will take months to repair, city officials say.

THC trumps tomatoes as Delta farm eyes cannabis market Man injured in shooting outside Richmond shopping mall Woman confirmed dead after severe windstorm hits B.C. Animal killer Kayla Bourque back behind bars for alleged breach of conditions B.C.'s powerful windstorm in pictures Ford issues massive pickup truck recall due to fire risk 3-year-old child run over by SUV in Prince George parking lot

3 strikes and you're out: Decisive referendum sounds death knell for electoral reform in B.C.

Big chains pour into Vancouver's bubble tea scene with trendy stir-fried brown sugar pearls Mission looks to become more than a bedroom community Number of B.C. schools closed Friday due to power outages

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Church leaders happily welcome once-a-year churchgoers for Christmas mass | Christmas, Danish-style: Welcome to one of the Lower Mainland's last Danish bakeries | Rescuer reflects on 10th anniversary of McBride horse rescue | Air Canada flight to Maui returns to YVR with mechanical problems

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Church leaders happily welcome once-a-year churchgoers for Christmas mass Mon, 24 Dec 2018 21:00:00 EST Each year at Christmas, churches fill up with congregants. Two church leaders from Metro Vancouver say they are happy to see people attend service, even if it's only once a year.

Christmas, Danish-style: Welcome to one of the Lower Mainland's last Danish bakeries Mon, 24 Dec 2018 20:00:00 EST Holiday traditions come in all shapes and sizes, but some are easier to keep up with than others. For people who celebrate Christmas the Danish way, keeping those traditions alive is challenging because traditional Danish foods are tough to find.

Rescuer reflects on 10th anniversary of McBride horse rescue Mon, 24 Dec 2018 19:00:00 EST Ten years ago, a community banded together to save two starving horses who had been left to die in two metres of snow. One of the rescuer recalls the effort.

Air Canada flight to Maui returns to YVR with mechanical problems Mon, 24 Dec 2018 16:29:27 EST One hundred and sixty-seven passengers headed to Hawaii from Vancouver on an Air Canada flight have experienced a hitch in their holiday plans.

'Way beyond what we could have hoped for': Offers to adopt 800-lb pet pig pour in Police want to speak to Good Samaritan who helped sexual assault victim BC Hydro expects power outages to continue Christmas Day in some areas Canada Post stamp prices to increase on Jan. 14 Vehicle just avoided collision with plane in Trail, B.C., TSB says Hockey fever in Metro Vancouver gets South Asian kids on the ice B.C.'s patchy marijuana sales regime means blue, not green Christmas for many China accuses Canada of having 'different' human rights standards when it comes to Meng Wanzhou arrest BC Hydro lineman fired over legal pot grow-op wins back job 'I'm not looking for an election': Premier optimistic heading into 2019 Watch the weed and the wrapped gifts: YVR holiday travel tips

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Wet snow forecast for Metro Vancouver region | Power outages affect thousands Christmas Day in B.C. | UBC students want to build and study effectiveness of 'tree canopy' bus shelters | Vancouver's free Street Store marks 5 years of Christmas charity

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Wet snow forecast for Metro Vancouver region Tue, 25 Dec 2018 21:40:06 EST Environment Canada says wet snow is possible Tuesday night and into Boxing Day.

Power outages affect thousands Christmas Day in B.C. Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:57:07 EST BC Hydro customers who live on the islands are still feeling the effects of a windstorm that swept through the region last Thursday, knocking down power lines.

UBC students want to build and study effectiveness of 'tree canopy' bus shelters Tue, 25 Dec 2018 18:18:28 EST Students at the University of British Columbia are hoping to build bus shelters with environmental benefits.

Vancouver's free Street Store marks 5 years of Christmas charity Tue, 25 Dec 2018 15:00:00 EST Pop-up store founder says the street shop has helped 2,500 residents of the Downtown Eastside celebrate Christmas.

Labour group serves Christmas Eve dinner to thousands in Vancouver, Surrey Children are bearing the brunt of this year's flu season, health officials say Vancouver animator dusts off the holiday cartoon classics you've never heard of What's open on Christmas Day along B.C.'s South Coast Where's the West Coast? No B.C.-born talent but plenty of Canucks content at world juniors 98-year-old gardener given 'gift of light' thanks to school children K'omoks Elders Appreciation Society celebrates culture of giving as a community

Church leaders happily welcome once-a-year churchgoers for Christmas mass

Christmas, Danish-style: Welcome to one of the Lower Mainland's last Danish bakeries

Rescuer reflects on 10th anniversary of McBride horse rescue

Air Canada flight to Maui returns to YVR with mechanical problems

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Power back for 99% of B.C. residents affected by storm | Orphan bear cub rescued near Edgewater, B.C. on its way to recovery | Man killed in Christmas Day shooting in North Vancouver | Thieves make off with 'gifts and memories' after breaking into home on Christmas morning

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Power back for 99% of B.C. residents affected by storm Wed, 26 Dec 2018 20:28:46 EST BC Hydro has restored electricity to 99 per cent of homes caught in a massive power outage after last Thursday's windstorm and is expecting to have the lights back on for the remaining 6,500 customers by New Year's Eve.

Orphan bear cub rescued near Edgewater, B.C. on its way to recovery Wed, 26 Dec 2018 22:02:50 EST An orphan bear cub was rescued in Edgewater, B.C. in what local residents are calling a "Christmas miracle." But two residents who found the bear say the rescue highlights a gap in the province’s approach to wildlife rehabilitation.

Man killed in Christmas Day shooting in North Vancouver Wed, 26 Dec 2018 12:27:31 EST Police are searching for two people of interest after Rock Habib-Joumaa, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene in a condo building parkade.

Thieves make off with 'gifts and memories' after breaking into home on Christmas morning Wed, 26 Dec 2018 17:54:29 EST RCMP say the thieves entered the house in Nanaimo around 3 a.m. PT and took several "nicely wrapped gifts," as well as stockings hanging in the living room.

Loose barges smash into boats, restaurant in Coal Harbour BC Hydro crews rebuilding parts of electrical grid in race to restore power Hundreds of Richmond residents without power, hockey tournament on hold Snowy Boxing Day expected for parts of Lower Mainland and Sea-to-Sky First private licensed cannabis store set to open in Vancouver Heading to YVR on Boxing Day? Expect traffic delays

UBC students want to build and study effectiveness of 'tree canopy' bus shelters

98-year-old gardener given 'gift of light' thanks to school children

How to guide your teen through their post-secondary options We Connect 4 board games to give you a Clue to holiday fun From rabid dog saliva to 'Dr. Lipjob,' these are the top B.C. health stories of 2018

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Alleged phoney doctor in Vancouver asking for cash for surgeries, health authority warns | B.C.'s population passes 5 million, thanks to high international migration numbers | Missing B.C. professor Ramazan Gencay found dead in Colombia | 'Ma'am, are you calling 911 because they're not redeeming your coupon for you?'

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Alleged phoney doctor in Vancouver asking for cash for surgeries, health authority warns Thu, 27 Dec 2018 21:59:20 EST Vancouver Coastal Health says Asten Nguyen Phong Nguyen — a.k.a. “Dr. Nguyen Nguyen” — is advertising himself as a surgeon at Vancouver General Hospital and is requesting deposits on future surgeries.

B.C.'s population passes 5 million, thanks to high international migration numbers Thu, 27 Dec 2018 21:46:35 EST The population of British Columbia has passed the five million mark for the first time, according to a Statistics Canada estimation.

Missing B.C. professor Ramazan Gencay found dead in Colombia Thu, 27 Dec 2018 19:00:39 EST A British Columbia professor who went missing in Colombia earlier this month has been found dead. Ramazan Gencay was an economics professor at Simon Fraser University.

'Ma'am, are you calling 911 because they're not redeeming your coupon for you?' Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:30:00 EST E-Comm, B.C.'s largest emergency call centre, has released its annual Top 10 list of calls that don't require a 911 response. The list is a reminder to the public that 911 is for police, fire or medical emergencies and not a sounding board for personal problems.

80% of mountain glaciers in Alberta, B.C. and Yukon will disappear within 50 years: report Alleged driver comes forward in hit and run that killed Vancouver man Nanaimo Mounties investigate alleged abduction, assault of 25-year-old man Runaway barges cause more than $1M in property damage, Vancouver police say Overdose crisis continues in B.C. with 120 deaths last month, coroner says After a week without power, Salt Spring resident calls for better communication from BC Hydro CN lining up partners to make bitumen pucks that can be shipped in open rail car, float in water 'It's been frustrating dealing with the Greens': B.C. Liberal leader looks back on 1st year in opposition CBC's Gloria Macarenko appointed to Order of Canada B.C. man sentenced to 14 years for setting fire that killed son, mother-in-law Professor re-measures Rocky Mountain peaks, one hike at a time

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He once crossed the ocean by moonlight as a refugee. Now he's a city councillor in B.C. | B.C. charities still accepting hair donations for wigs despite cancer society's policy change | Vancouver restaurant shut down after rat allegedly found in soup | 'Have a heart,' Terrace mother pleads with unknown driver who killed her son in crash

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He once crossed the ocean by moonlight as a refugee. Now he's a city councillor in B.C. Fri, 28 Dec 2018 17:30:00 EST "Canada gave me that chance ... Victoria lifted me up."

B.C. charities still accepting hair donations for wigs despite cancer society's policy change Fri, 28 Dec 2018 21:30:00 EST Although the Canadian Cancer Society is ending its hair donation program on Dec. 31, 2018, local charities in B.C. are still accepting hair donations.

Vancouver restaurant shut down after rat allegedly found in soup Fri, 28 Dec 2018 20:01:33 EST Health inspectors have closed a Vancouver restaurant after finding evidence of rodents. The restaurant's commercial kitchen produces soup for another location, where a patron posted a social media video of a dead rat in a bowl of soup.

'Have a heart,' Terrace mother pleads with unknown driver who killed her son in crash Fri, 28 Dec 2018 19:06:15 EST It's been over a month since Cameron Kerr's death, and his family is certain there are witnesses who know more and can help bring the driver to justice.

B.C. nurse hopeful Ebola outbreak in Congo can be contained soon Police can't corroborate alleged luring of 6-year-old girl from Vancouver school Ex-insurance agent made $650K in commission on fake claims, investigation finds Here's what British Columbia looked like sprinkled with snow over the holidays Durex recalls condoms over 'burst pressure' concerns 'I really like John Horgan': Green leader praises NDP alliance as he reflects on 2018 Things to do on New Year's Eve around B.C. Project aiming to boost Indigenous student success finds need for larger 'home away from home'

'Ma'am, are you calling 911 because they're not redeeming your coupon for you?'

B.C. schools remain understaffed, teachers' union says Isaac Newton's apple trees continue to thrive at UBC

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Police urge revellers to plan ahead and celebrate New Year's Eve responsibly | It's a Liam — again: These are B.C.'s top baby names of 2018 | Man dies after getting stuck in clothing donation bin in West Vancouver | Heavy snow, poor driving conditions along B.C.'s northern coasts, Yukon border

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Police urge revellers to plan ahead and celebrate New Year's Eve responsibly Mon, 31 Dec 2018 20:30:00 EST Vancouver police are urging people taking part in New Year’s Eve festivities to celebrate responsibly and plan ahead for both crowds and a heightened police presence.

It's a Liam — again: These are B.C.'s top baby names of 2018 Mon, 31 Dec 2018 19:30:00 EST There were 40,565 babies born in this province in 2018 and the names Liam and Olivia are the top-ranking boys' and girls' names, according to Vital Statistics B.C.

Man dies after getting stuck in clothing donation bin in West Vancouver Mon, 31 Dec 2018 16:53:37 EST A 34-year-old Vancouver resident has died after getting stuck in a clothing donation bin near Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.

Heavy snow, poor driving conditions along B.C.'s northern coasts, Yukon border Mon, 31 Dec 2018 20:45:05 EST Environment Canada has issued winter storm warnings for sections of the North Coast and South Klondike Highway.

Your tax bill could change in 2019. Here's what to expect. Small B.C. town's water system shut down by truck crash for 2nd time since 2017 Fitness in your home à la Netflix: On-demand, unlimited subscription classes North Shore Rescue says missing trail markers a factor in father and son rescue B.C. woman killed by tree toppled during windstorm was checking on homeless friends New allegations levelled against B.C. promoter Salt Spring thank-you event to honour power crews, first responders, after windstorm No charge for TransLink on New Year's Eve Thetis Island residents still waiting for Telus to restore phone service, 11 days after storm 'I want to be put back into the air': The life and death of a BASE jumper 'Just hanging on': 76-year-old sailor hits milestone in race for round-the-world record