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U.S. authorities say Ryan Wedding controls one of the world's largest and most violent drug trafficking operations and he is wanted by the FBI.

U.S. authorities say Ryan Wedding controls one of the world's largest and most violent drug trafficking operations and he is wanted by the FBI.

Police in Delta, B.C., say a 24-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human remains related to the death of his sister-in-law.

Ottawa and Alberta are poised to announce a memorandum of understanding, affirming support for a pipeline to the B.C. coast that's being described as 'Northern Gateway 2.0.'

Ottawa and Alberta are poised to announce a memorandum of understanding, affirming support for a pipeline to the B.C. coast that's being described as 'Northern Gateway 2.0.'

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim defended the city's budget on CBC's The Early Edition. He says the $2.4 billion budget heavily prioritizes public safety, including a $50 million boost for the police, which he called a necessary measure until the province addresses mental health and addiction issues.

T-Birds welcome Wesmen for Pride Night - University of British Columbia Athletics  University of British Columbia Athletics

New Mesivta to Open in Vancouver, British Columbia  Anash.org

Surrey city council has voted to file notices on title to two properties to alert the public and prospective buyers that there is unpermitted construction on the property. The city announced three other unpermitted structures have been demolished as a result of court orders.

Surrey city council has voted to file notices on title to two properties to alert the public and prospective buyers that there is unpermitted construction on the property. The city announced three other unpermitted structures have been demolished as a result of court orders.

In its annual State of the Industry report, Enserva says total oil and gas capital spending is expected to drop by 5.6 per cent this year and by a further 2.2 per cent in 2026.

British Columbia's police watchdog agency says officers in an Interior community could have done more in the search for a missing Indigenous woman who was later found dead.

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

The West Coast Oil Tanker Ban came into effect in 2019 and prohibits tankers from carrying more than 12,500 metric tons of crude oil along the northern coast of B.C.

Canada's weather warnings have changed to a new colour-coded, risk-tiered system implemented by Environment and Climate Change Canada. The three alert levels — yellow, orange and red — are based on the potential impacts of a weather event and the forecast confidence.

Environment and Climate Change Canada will now be using a colour-coded system to make it easier to understand the severity of extreme weather.

Daria Sheina Studio designs off-grid British Columbia cabin  Dezeen

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is set to brief B.C. Liberal MPs Wednesday on the federal government's expected energy deal with the province of Alberta.

Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson briefed B.C Liberal MPs Wednesday on the content of Ottawa's forthcoming memorandum of understanding with Alberta — an agreement that has already rattled some politicians even before it has been released publicly.

With Prime Minister Mark Carney expected to lay out a path forward for an oil pipeline to northwest B.C. on Thursday, senior people around him have had to assuage skittish MPs and at least one cabinet minister about the virtues of the forthcoming "grand bargain" with Alberta.

'Canada can be an energy superpower, both in conventional and clean energy,' Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said ahead of a Liberal caucus meeting Wednesday.

Organizers of a public fireworks festival, which has brought millions of people to Vancouver's English Bay over the past three decades, says it can’t go ahead without long-term government and private-sector support.

Canadian Prime Minister’s Pipeline Gambit Hinges on Province of British Columbia and Faulty Carbon Market  EnergyNow.com

Erin Kapela, executive director of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Cowichan Valley Branch, said an estimated 80 toxic drug poisonings were reported from Nov. 18 to 19 — but as of Nov. 25, no resulting fatalities had been confirmed.

The festival has faced challenges due to rising production costs, the elimination of federal funding, a reduction in provincial support and declining private sector investment.

Vancouver writer Vince Beiser's Power Metal is the 2025 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy winner.

A research project at the University of Victoria’s law school is underway to help five Indigenous communities rebuild their legal systems, in hopes of offering all Canadians new ways to think about complex problems. It’s starting with an initiative led by the Secwépemc Nation.

A proposed plan to build tiny homes that would house 50 homeless people in Penticton, B.C, continues to draw opposition as some residents express concern that the project includes overdose prevention services.

A proposed plan to build tiny homes that would house 50 homeless people in Penticton, B.C, continues to draw opposition as some residents express concern that the project includes overdose prevention services.

A historic oil pipeline deal between the federal and Alberta governments — set to be announced on Thursday — could lead to more production in the oilsands, cementing Canada’s position as one of the world’s largest fossil fuel producers while pushing its climate targets even further out of reach.

A joint investigation by CBC News and the Investigative Journalism Foundation has found that transit violence in some of Canada's biggest municipalities remains well above pre-pandemic levels, despite recent decreases. It has roughly doubled over the past decade in eight major Canadian cities.

Coast Hotels Supports British Columbia Charities with Funds Raised from 23rd Annual Golf Classic  Hospitality Net

British Columbia Indigenous leaders urge authorities to take action on gender-based violence and declare epidemic  National Indigenous Times

University of Northern British Columbia - UNBC researcher recognized among world's most influential scientists for conservation research  Education News Canada

University of British Columbia - How AbCellera grew from a UBC lab to a global biotech company  Education News Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday afternoon a suite of new measures to help Canada’s steel and lumber sectors that have been battered by U.S. tariffs, including financial assistance and tightening up the Canadian market from foreign products.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will announce new aid measures Wednesday aimed at helping Canada's steel and lumber sectors.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday afternoon a suite of new measures to help Canada’s steel and lumber sectors that have been battered by U.S. tariffs, including financial assistance and tightening up the Canadian market from foreign products.

Carney will unveil new funding for lumber and steel producers and tighten limits on foreign steel imports as Canada faces mounting pressure from the U.S. trade war.

A B.C. teacher will not be allowed to be certified for eight years after messaging a student on the Grindr dating app and engaging in sexual relations with them.

A group of young Cub Scouts came to the aid of three unprepared hikers in B.C.'s Golden Ears Provincial Park over the weekend amid torrential rain.

In a memo, City of Vancouver staff said there are currently eight sites where change tables cannot be made safe and kept in service, with other locations under review.

“It’s a huge concern. I think in the last year we’ve had probably a dozen like this, two currently missing,” said Central Okanagan Search and Rescue.

'We have a process to conduct a thorough review of every step of the way,' Dr. Marietta Van Den Berg, the site medical director at Surrey Memorial Hospital, said.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an alert Monday, saying some of the company’s batteries could ignite or explode even when not being charged, but Rad Power Bikes says its products meet international safety standards.

A safety warning has been issued for batteries used in a popular e-bike brand, which is sold in British Columbia.

7 Most Underrated Towns in British Columbia  WorldAtlas

Tuesday marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, an annual observance designated by the United Nations to raise awareness about gender-based violence.

A landslide near Sayward on northern Vancouver Island last month has prompted concerns about the village's drinking water system.

A landslide near Sayward on northern Vancouver Island last month has prompted concerns about the village's drinking water system.