British Columbia news

The hunter that killed a notorious female grizzly bear in B.C. after the bear wandered into the province from Alberta knew the animal was wearing a research tracking collar but shot it anyway.

It would appear a vintage Vancouver Canucks logo is back in fashion. A sports-loving Reddit user with an eye for fashion spotted a Versace sweater bearing a similar look to the flying skate logo used from 1985 to 1997.

Benjamin Perrin, a UBC law professor, has put together a guide looking at how the law applies to social media postings.

While the prime minister and the premiers will focus largely on economic issues when they sit down next week, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed Thursday they will also discuss the federal government's marijuana legislation.

"To settle out of court is certainly our first offer. But as these things go, there is negotiations on both sides and everyone has their own interests."

A Vancouver woman who alleges she was falsely tarred by links to terrorism and arms dealing has filed a civil lawsuit against the Attorney General of Canada in B.C. Supreme Court, after failed bids to sue in the U.S.

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BC government officially launches casino money laundering investigation
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The B.C. government has hired an investigator to look into how widespread money laundering is at Lower Mainland casinos. Lawyer Peter German, a former deputy commissioner of both the RCMP and Correctional Service Canada and the author of ...and more »

Red Scorpions gang member Konaam Shirzad was shot and killed outside his home in Kamloops a week ago.

The B.C. government has hired an investigator to look into how widespread money laundering is at Lower Mainland casinos. Lawyer Peter German, the author of Canada's leading anti money laundering law textbook, has been asked to conduct the independent investigation.

The HandyDART Riders' Alliance says it's time for a board friendlier to disabled riders' concerns.

Toronto and Vancouver are at risky territory for a housing bubble, according to a recent report.

Claire Newell shows us some useful travel gear that’ll come in handy on your next trip

B.C. Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver is accusing Premier John Horgan of being a "hypocrite" for a spate of party insider hiring after years of criticizing the Liberals for doing the same thing.

B.C. Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver is accusing Premier John Horgan of being a "hypocrite" for a spate of party insider hiring after years of criticizing the Liberals for doing the same thing.

"If we were to have had major delays in the future, this is a protocol that will be used and it is to protect everybody."

Celebrate Oktoberfest right here in Vancouver. Harvest Haus is on from October 5th to 14th.

The hunter that killed Near 148 in B.C. knew the animal was wearing a research tracking collar.

Thurs, Sept. 28: Crews were called out to place some booms around an oil spill in Coat Harbour on Thursday, around one of the floating Chevron gas stations.

Mother Nature put on a dazzling light show for residents in B.C.'s Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

At 5’3” Shanelle Connell said her petite stature would also make her an outlier at the Miss Universe competition.

Thurs, Sept. 28: A home invasion in Langley led police to catch two suspects in Surrey using a spike belt. Two more suspects remain at large.

Toronto has topped the list of major global cities most at risk of a housing bubble with Vancouver ranking fourth, according to a new report by UBS Group AB.

Canadians may end up holding the bag if this dispute is not resolved in Bombardier’s favour.

Spectators will be treated to traditional performances and sparring competitions.

The one feature of the B.C. Liberal party leadership race that stands out the most is that no one stands out.

Tinhorn Creek The Creek 2014, British Columbia
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Tinhorn's new flagship wine is a blend of 53-per-cent cabernet sauvignon with support from merlot, cabernet franc, malbec and a splash of petit verdot – a Bordeaux-style red blend, in other words. There's spicy tang here from 24 months in French and ...and more »

A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a spree of stolen luggage at YVR.

Thu, Sept. 28: Two teens are in custody, with charges pending, following a home invasion in Langley. Two more are still at large. Jordan Armstrong is live with the details.

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Open fire ban being lifted in Coastal Fire Centre in British Columbia
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A photo of B.C. firefighters standing next to a campfire was posted to social media. Rusty Clark/Facebook. X. - A A +. Listen. The Coastal Fire Centre has announced it is lifting the ban on open fires, starting at noon Friday. That includes the use of ...and more »

The open fire ban in the Coastal Fire Centre is being lifted on Friday, due to rain and cooler weather.

The young stars of 13: The Musical – Graham Verchere, Julia MacLean, and Michelle Creber – explain how they balance their busy careers with school, friends, family, and their growing fame.

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BBB celebrates Small Business Month in British Columbia
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October is Small Business Month in B.C. and BBB proudly celebrates the hard work and sacrifice thousands of British Columbians make every day as hard-working business owners. According to the government of B.C., there are over 388 thousand small ...

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Vancouver police scour yard, question neighbours after 2 suspicious deaths
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Vancouver police say they are investigating the suspicious deaths of two people in a Marpole-area house. Officers were called to the small blue house at West 64th Avenue and Hudson Street in a quiet tree-lined south Vancouver neighbourhood. More than a ...

Vancouver police say they are investigating the suspicious deaths of two people in a Marpole-area house.

Vancouver police have confirmed they are investigating a double homicide in the Marpole area, and are seeking more information.

Vancouver police have confirmed they are investigating a double homicide in the Marpole area, and are seeking more information.

It's unclear how it happened but there has been another accident on the Port Mann Bridge this morning.

Mayor Mike Ruttan says if a last-minute vote at the meeting of B.C. municipalities in support of the plane doesn't pass, it could be a signal to its owners to scrap the 71-year-old behemoth.

A Jewish advocacy group said it was “shocked” a Canadian charity remained registered despite a federal audit that alleged it was “controlled or influenced” by a Qatar-based group tied to Hamas.

The intersection of 88 Avenue and 168 Street has now re-opened, but was shut down for many hours.

The intersection of 88 Avenue and 168 Street has now re-opened, but was shut down for many hours.

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Vancouver hospital launches new kind of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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BC Children's and Women's Hospitals in Vancouver are rolling out a whole new way to care for newborns with serious medical problems. Once fully operational on Friday, the Teck Acute Care Centre will house North America's first Neonatal Intensive Care ...

North America's first Neonatal Intensive Care Unit where mother and child receive medical care in the same room, from the same nurse, is set to open on the campus at B.C. Children's and Women's Hospitals.

A representative from the Vancouver Film School is in P.E.I. this weekend during the Charlottetown Film Festival and is looking to hand out up to $50,000 in scholarships to aspiring Island filmmakers.

More than a year after her Olympic debut in Rio, Canadian gymnast Shallon Olson has solidified herself as a key member of the national women's team heading into the world championships in Montreal.

Landlord BC says freezing rental rates in Vancouver could drive landlords to post listings on short-term rental sites.

The Seattle Sounders down the Vancouver Whitecaps Wednesday night at CenturyLink Field.

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, who died Wednesday at the age of 91, is being remembered by celebrities and former Playboy models as an "innovator" and a "revolutionary".

Marlene Jack drew praise for her testimony at the MMIWG hearings in Smithers, B.C., which ranged from her years in residential school to a fear of police that made her afraid to speak publicly about her missing family members.

Claudia Williams knew she would be limited in what she could say at the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, because her sister Alberta's case is still unsolved. But she still had the opportunity to say what was important to her, she said.