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Access to free naloxone in B.C. preventing 4 out of 5 potentially fatal overdoses, report finds

19-06-2026 15:00 via cbc.ca

Thousands of people have died due to the toxic drug crisis in the decade since B.C. declared it a public health emergency. But a new study shows that many more could have died if not for the province's harm reduction efforts.

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'Worst housing market in decades': Non-profit development association in B.C. cancels awards event

19-06-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca

The Urban Development Institute is a national non-profit association representing thousands of individuals in the development industry. It just announced that its 42nd Awards of Excellence has been cancelled this year.

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BMO branch closure brings anxiety for some seniors in Prince Rupert, B.C.

19-06-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca

After June 19, the Bank of Montreal in Prince Rupert, B.C., will be closing its doors and customers will have to bank online or drive to the next closest branch in Terrace. But some seniors are expressing worry, concerned about the transition.

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Ticket resale sites for World Cup, concerts face surge of complaints, demands for refunds

19-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

After weeks of calls, emails and chats with virtual assistants, Kelly Mongillo of Barrie, Ont., ended up becoming another disenchanted fan facing the perils of buying tickets to high-demand events from resale sites.

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Some Vancouver businesses struggling during FIFA World Cup

19-06-2026 05:24 via globalnews.ca

Bao Bei restaurant on Keefer Street told Global News that it has seen a 30-per cent drop in business from the same time last year.

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Rutland’s ‘Blue Shirts’ return to support businesses, community

19-06-2026 05:22 via globalnews.ca

Business owners say they're tired of dealing with theft, disorder and makeshift campsa community patrol program known as the "Blue Shirts" is making a comeback

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Hundreds of residents still without water in East Kootenay community of Elkford

19-06-2026 03:30 via cbc.ca

The District of Elkford says it could be another four or five days before water is restored to the neighbourhood of Uptown.

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B.C. cities want province to speed up e-scooter regulations

19-06-2026 03:03 via cbc.ca

As injuries from e-scooters in British Columbia continue to rise, the provincial government continues to take an approach to regulations that many municipalities argue is too slow.

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E-scooter rider hospitalized in Prince George, RCMP warn against 'cavalier' use of devices

19-06-2026 01:44 via cbc.ca

An e-scooter rider was taken to hospital in Prince George after being hit by a semi-truck at a busy intersection, RCMP say. The injury comes as police are warning about an uptick in traffic incidents involving the devices.

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7th annual Nanaimo night market kicks off for the summer

19-06-2026 01:31 via cbc.ca

Nanaimo's 7th annual Commercial Street Night Market kicks off for the summer on Thursday, drawing thousands of people downtown each week.

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5 Vancouver beaches closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels

19-06-2026 01:30 via cbc.ca

Five Vancouver beaches are now closed to swimmers after water sampling revealed high levels of E. coli bacteria, officials say.

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Fernie’s bear-resistant bins were meant to keep wildlife away. Now they’re under review

19-06-2026 00:37 via cbc.ca

Fernie, B.C., is asking residents to take a survey on the future of its bear-resistant community garbage bins, as the city says overflowing garbage, illegal dumping and wildlife concerns mean the service can’t continue as it is.

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Report finds 'reduced trust' among physicians, leadership at Kelowna General Hospital

19-06-2026 00:16 via cbc.ca

An independent review of Kelowna General Hospital’s (KGH) workplace culture describes an atmosphere of reduced trust and deteriorating working relationships between physicians and Interior Health Authority (IHA) leadership.

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B.C. warns of contaminated shellfish risk

19-06-2026 00:14 via globalnews.ca

The centre says eating contaminated shellfish can lead to serious illness, including paralytic shellfish poisoning, amnesic shellfish poisoning and diarrhetic shellfish poisoning.

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B.C. gold mine sues province for suddenly suspending mining rights

19-06-2026 00:08 via globalnews.ca

The Yellow Giant mine on Banks Island began commercial production in 2015, but was shut down by the province that same year after releasing excess tailings and effluent.

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Evacuation alert lifted for West Kelowna residents following wildfire

18-06-2026 23:21 via globalnews.ca

In an update on Thursday, the Regional District of Central Okanagan said it was quiet on the fire overnight and no major issues were reported.

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Local governments in B.C. can tap into $5-billion housing and infrastructure fund

18-06-2026 22:04 via cbc.ca

Ottawa and the province are setting up a $5-billion fund that municipalities can tap into to pay for new homes, and the infrastructure and transit needed to keep up with growing communities.

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Passenger drowned in 2024 seaplane crash near Port Hardy due to snagged foot: TSB

18-06-2026 21:55 via cbc.ca

Canada's Transportation Safety Board is urging seaplane pilots to be aware of risks when landing on calm and glassy water after a crash near Port Hardy, B.C., two years ago killed one passenger, who became entangled in a seatbelt and couldn't escape.

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5 people ordered banished from Taku River Tlingit territory

18-06-2026 21:53 via cbc.ca

The First Nation says in a statement on Facebook that its council issued the banishment order after receiving "significant concerns" from the community.

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Carney announces $200M for new school, updated health centre in Tumbler Ridge, where mass shooting took place

18-06-2026 21:15 via cbc.ca

Carney says $100 million will come from the province, and $100 million from feds. He also announced other major infrastructure projects in B.C., including $50 million for coastal communities such as Prince Rupert and Terrace.

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Carney announces $200M for new school and health-care centre in Tumbler Ridge, where mass shooting took place

18-06-2026 21:15 via cbc.ca

Carney says $100 million will come from province, and $100 million from feds. He also announced other major infrastructure projects in B.C., including $50 million for coastal communities such as Prince Rupert and Terrace.

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Carney announces $200M for new school and health-care centre in Tumbler Ridge

18-06-2026 21:15 via cbc.ca

Carney says $100M will come from province, $100M from feds.

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Carney says Ottawa, B.C. to fund new Tumbler Ridge school, health centre

18-06-2026 21:13 via globalnews.ca

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal and B.C. governments are pledging $100 million each to the new Tumbler Ridge high school and a modernized community health centre.

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Carney says B.C. infrastructure funding to include new Tumbler Ridge school

18-06-2026 21:13 via globalnews.ca

Carney made the announcement in Vancouver as part of a housing funding plan that includes reducing fees for developers and converting unsold new condos into affordable housing.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney makes homebuilding announcement in Vancouver

18-06-2026 21:00 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a homebuilding announcement in Vancouver and takes questions from journalists alongside B.C. Premier David Eby.

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Thousands march in Vancouver ahead of Canada World Cup game at BC Place

18-06-2026 20:43 via globalnews.ca

Canadian supporters group The Voyageurs will be staging a march along the so-called "last mile" to the stadium, starting near Science World.

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Canada fans to paint Vancouver red for 2nd FIFA World Cup game

18-06-2026 20:43 via globalnews.ca

Canadian supporters group The Voyageurs will be staging a march along the so-called "last mile" to the stadium, starting near Science World.

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B.C. First Nation banishes 5 members who pose serious safety risk

18-06-2026 19:48 via globalnews.ca

The Taku River Tlingit First Nation has Traditional Territories in the Yukon Territories, Northern British Columbia, Canada and Alaska.

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Province commits $500K as 'first step' to saving popular lake in northeastern B.C.

18-06-2026 18:30 via cbc.ca

Inga Lake, a popular recreation site and trout fishery at risk of being decommissioned near Fort St. John, B.C., is getting financial relief from the province.

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Province commits $500K as 'first step' to saving Inga Lake

18-06-2026 18:30 via cbc.ca

Inga Lake, a popular recreation site and trout fishery at risk of being decommissioned near Fort St. John, B.C., is getting financial relief from the province.

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How the deadly 2021 B.C. heat dome permanently changed ecosystems

18-06-2026 16:00 via cbc.ca

In late June 2021, B.C. and the Pacific Northwest baked under a heat dome that led to over 600 people's deaths and permanently altered ecosystems far and wide.

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Social media ban or not, parents face dilemma over kids’ online safety

18-06-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca

Parents are on their own in deciding which — if any — social media platforms to allow, and how to balance digital safety with kids’ needs for connection and self-expression. There are, however, things parents can do. CBC News asked a mother and an expert to weigh in.

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Ban or no ban, parents face dilemma over kids' online safety

18-06-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca

Parents are on their own in deciding which – if any – social media platforms to allow, and how to balance digital safety with kids’ needs for connection and self-expression, something Lindsay Lobb, director of operations and support services at the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, calls "completely unfair." There are, however, things parents can do. CBC News asked Lobb and Joanne Ma, a Vancouver-area mother of three who co-invented a video game to teach kids digital safety

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Prince George Spruce Kings likely to fold without new arena, general manager warns

18-06-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca

Benching the team in order for full renovations to take place would cost the team its spot in the BCHL, Spruce Kings' general manager says.

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Jonathan David’s hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar

18-06-2026 12:00 via globalnews.ca

Canada, led by three goals from Jonathan David, blasted Qatar 6-0 in a Group B match at BC Place in Vancouver.

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Jonathan David’s hat trick propels Canada to 1st World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar

18-06-2026 12:00 via globalnews.ca

Canada blasted Qatar 6-0 in a Group B match at BC Place in Vancouver.

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Canada wins 6-0 against Qatar in 2nd matchup of FIFA World Cup

18-06-2026 12:00 via globalnews.ca

Canada, led by three goals from Jonathan David, blasted Qatar 6-0 in a Group B match at BC Place in Vancouver.

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Canada takes 6-0 lead against Qatar in 2nd matchup of FIFA World Cup

18-06-2026 12:00 via globalnews.ca

Canada and Qatar have faced each other once before, with Canada securing the 2-0 win in a friendly played in Austria in September 2022.

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Canada takes 4-0 lead against Qatar in 2nd matchup of FIFA World Cup

18-06-2026 12:00 via globalnews.ca

Canada and Qatar have faced each other once before, with Canada securing the 2-0 win in a friendly played in Austria in September 2022.

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Canada takes 3-0 lead against Qatar in 2nd matchup of FIFA World Cup

18-06-2026 12:00 via globalnews.ca

Canada and Qatar have faced each other once before, with Canada securing the 2-0 win in a friendly played in Austria in September 2022.

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Canada takes 2-0 lead against Qatar in 2nd matchup of FIFA World Cup

18-06-2026 12:00 via globalnews.ca

Canada and Qatar have faced each other once before, with Canada securing the 2-0 win in a friendly played in Austria in September 2022.

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Canada takes 1-0 lead against Qatar in 2nd matchup of FIFA World Cup

18-06-2026 12:00 via globalnews.ca

Canada and Qatar have faced each other once before, with Canada securing the 2-0 win in a friendly played in Austria in September 2022.

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Canada shooting for 1st FIFA World Cup victory against Qatar in 2nd matchup

18-06-2026 12:00 via globalnews.ca

Canada and Qatar have faced each other once before, with Canada securing the 2-0 win in a friendly played in Austria in September 2022.

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‘Australians were purposely trying to drink us dry’: Vancouver bar on World Cup profit win

18-06-2026 07:13 via globalnews.ca

Dublin Calling, a sports bar on Granville Street, has been packed since the tournament began, filling up during the morning games and staying that way throughout the day.

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Davies available for Canada against Qatar after injury absence

18-06-2026 05:29 via globalnews.ca

Short-handed Canada got a boost Wednesday when coach Jesse Marsch said captain Alphonso Davies would be available after missing the opener because of a hamstring injury.

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Iconic Chinatown restaurant to open in a new space

18-06-2026 04:41 via globalnews.ca

The iconic Ho Ho is now being revived on the ground floor of the Beijing building that is owned by Carol Lee, in the heart of Chinatown.

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1st Surrey Police Board meeting since chief's ouster descends into chaos

18-06-2026 03:52 via cbc.ca

The first meeting of the Surrey Police Board following the ouster of its former chief was marked by backlash from the public, who demanded transparency and answers weeks after the shock departure of Norm Lipinski.

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B.C. mother fighting to get son back after Voluntary Care Agreement

18-06-2026 03:34 via globalnews.ca

“I miss him. My home does not feel like a home without him,” she says. We cannot identify her because her seven-year-old boy is in the ministry’s care.

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‘Our lives are here’: U.S. man in limbo after Ottawa suspends citizenship

18-06-2026 03:09 via globalnews.ca

Some newly approved citizens have been asked to surrender their certificates as Ottawa reviews genealogy records.

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Citizenship suspended for some ‘lost Canadians’ over incomplete ancestry records

18-06-2026 03:09 via globalnews.ca

Some newly approved citizens have been asked to surrender their certificates as Ottawa reviews genealogy records.

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