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B.C. municipal election 2018: Queen Charlotte

28-06-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca

The administrative centre of the Queen Charlotte Islands, before they were renamed as Haida Gwaii.

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Pair of all-Canadian matchups highlight NHL opening night in late September

15-07-2026 20:35 via cbc.ca

The 2026-27 NHL season is set to begin Sept. 29 with a pair of all-Canadian matchups. The Montreal Canadiens will visit the Toronto Maple Leafs, with the Edmonton Oilers later hosting the Vancouver Canucks.

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Gas prices jump across Metro Vancouver, hovering around $2 a litre

15-07-2026 20:17 via globalnews.ca

Experts say that the price is jumping anywhere between five and 10 cents a litre, and that's mostly the result of rising oil prices amid the ongoing war between Iran and the U.S.

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Open fire and campfire bans coming into effect in B.C. amid dry lightning threat

15-07-2026 20:07 via globalnews.ca

Several open fire bans, including campfire prohibitions, are coming into effect over the next two days in parts of British Columbia as crews prepare for the threat of new blazes.

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Penticton airport reopens after undisclosed police incident

15-07-2026 20:04 via cbc.ca

An earlier advisory from the city asked the public to avoid the area so emergency personnel could carry out their work safely.

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City officials ask public to stay away from Penticton airport

15-07-2026 20:04 via cbc.ca

An advisory from the city says the request will allow emergency personnel to carry out their work safely.

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B.C. wants to seize 2 Metro Vancouver homes of alleged drug-smuggling gang boss

15-07-2026 19:34 via cbc.ca

The B.C. government wants to seize two properties of alleged B.C. drug-trafficking boss Ravinder Singh Dhanda, who was one of the lead targets of an international crackdown on three India-based organized crime groups earlier this month.

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Fire damages several historic buildings, businesses in downtown Armstrong, B.C.

15-07-2026 18:59 via cbc.ca

The blaze started overnight and hit businesses along Pleasant Valley Blvd.

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First Nations chiefs vote to oppose Carney government's proposed major projects reforms

15-07-2026 17:28 via cbc.ca

Assembly of First Nations chiefs unanimously resolved Wednesday to oppose the Carney government's proposed reforms aimed at streamlining major project development if those reforms weaken environmental protections or sidestep Indigenous rights.

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Habs-Leafs, Canucks-Oilers to open NHL season

15-07-2026 17:03 via globalnews.ca

The 2026-27 NHL season is set to begin Sept. 29 with a pair of all-Canadian matchups.

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Pretty but invasive: Blueweed blooms cause a stir in Kimberley

15-07-2026 16:31 via cbc.ca

Blueweed is spreading across Kimberley after a wet spring and warm weather. Experts say dense patches can displace native plants and may complicate wildfire mitigation near city limits.

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2 groups given private use of Vancouver Aquatic Centre after closure and court ruling citing safety risks

15-07-2026 16:00 via cbc.ca

The City of Vancouver argued successfully in court it was too risky to keep the pool open beyond June 28, and then allowed parties at the facility on June 29 and 30.

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Esquimalt fire department to continue using 24-hour shift cycle after 2-year pilot

15-07-2026 15:55 via cbc.ca

After a two-year pilot program, Esquimalt Fire and Rescue Services will continue to use a 24-hour shift cycle.

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Terrace firefighters warn staffing levels could delay emergency response

15-07-2026 15:00 via cbc.ca

Terrace firefighters are asking the city to increase staffing levels, saying more personnel would improve emergency response times and allow crews to safely enter burning buildings sooner.

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Fernie fined after untreated wastewater released into Elk River, elevating E. coli risk

15-07-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca

The City of Fernie has been fined $13,395 by the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks for violations related to its wastewater treatment system, including the release of millions of litres of untreated wastewater into the Elk River.

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World Cup fans in Canada aren’t just watching the games. They’re also eagerly hunting for 980 Panini stickers

15-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

As the World Cup unfolds, fans are finding new ways to connect with the tournament. A decades-long tradition from Europe and Latin America of collecting Panini stickers is now catching on with soccer fans in Canada.

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WestJet flight attendants vote to strike as soon as August long weekend if no deal

15-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Thousands of Canadian travellers will be double-checking their plans for the August long weekend, after WestJet flight attendants voted 99.4 per cent in favour of a strike.

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WestJet flight attendants could strike on the August long weekend — if they vote yes

15-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

A strike vote could mean more than 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet could legally walk off the job on Aug. 2, if protracted negotiations with Canada's second-largest airline aren't settled before then.

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'Absolutely crushed': Inside the investigation that saw StubHub refund 'devastated' Taylor Swift fans

15-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Heartbreak, panic, anger. Those are just some of the emotions contained in customer complaint logs StubHub provided B.C.'s consumer protection agency during an investigation into alleged wrongdoing related to sales of tickets for Taylor Swift's Vancouver Eras Tour in December 2024. As the ticket resale site faces fresh controversy over the recent sale of World Cup tickets, documents obtained by CBC News provide a window into a probe emerging from another high-profile event.

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Opposition cries foul as Vancouver council scrubs last meeting before summer break

15-07-2026 05:16 via cbc.ca

Opposition members of Vancouver city council are accusing ABC Vancouver of playing politics after the party used its majority to cancel the last council meeting scheduled before the summer break.

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Fears that street disorder, open drug use will return to Granville Strip post World Cup

15-07-2026 04:03 via globalnews.ca

The Granville Pedestrian Zone has been extended to Labour Day, meaning eligible FIFA-related temporary patios and public realm expansions will also remain.

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E-scooter riders urged to take safety seriously after woman without helmet dies, another is injured

15-07-2026 02:58 via cbc.ca

On Saturday, a 30-year-old woman died in hospital, more than a week after the e-scooter she was riding collided with a vehicle at a busy intersection. The next day, a woman sustained head injuries and a broken collarbone when her e-scooter was struck in Coal Harbour. Neither was wearing a helmet.

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Forecast heat, lightning and ongoing drought raise risk of 'significant wildfire event' in B.C.

15-07-2026 02:09 via cbc.ca

The B.C. Wildfire Service said Tuesday that fuels on the landscape were "as dry as they can get," making much of the province "highly susceptible" to wildfires.

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2 dead in helicopter crash on B.C.’s West Coast

15-07-2026 01:57 via globalnews.ca

In a post on social media, West Coast Helicopters stated that a member of their work family died in the crash. Two other people, one who also died in the crash, were on board.

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300 jobs lost as Canfor closes Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George

15-07-2026 01:40 via cbc.ca

The company says it is facing "unsustainable financial losses."

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FedEx employees say they reported voyeurism concerns to management, were told to ‘relax’

15-07-2026 01:22 via globalnews.ca

Delta police said it is suspected a recording device was hidden in a staff washroom at the Tilbury FedEx depot and employees alleged that those images were uploaded online.

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1 woman’s death, another’s serious injury prompts e-scooter warning from Vancouver police

15-07-2026 01:22 via globalnews.ca

This warning from the Vancouver Police Department comes after a woman died and another woman was seriously injured in separate incidents over the weekend.

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Full-blown strike on pause as Metro Vancouver workers see 'significant movement' on negotiations

15-07-2026 01:19 via cbc.ca

Metro Vancouver outside workers said Tuesday they would not launch a full-scale strike after what their union described as "significant movement" in talks with the regional district.

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Signs point to schizophrenia, psychiatrist tells hearing for man accused of killing B.C. Mountie

15-07-2026 01:08 via cbc.ca

A forensic psychiatrist treating the man accused of first-degree murder in the killing of RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby, B.C., park in 2022 says he is now more certain that the man suffers schizophrenia.

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Missing Kamloops hiker found dead on Washington State mountain range

15-07-2026 00:28 via cbc.ca

Gursimran Singh was expected to return from a solo trip to the Twin Sister Mountain Range on June 28. The experienced hiker was instead found dead in the region after a two-week search.

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