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B.C. city councillor faces new allegations of historical sexual offences in Ontario
Two more victims of alleged historical sexual assault have come forward in Ontario, leading to additional charges there against a Penticton city councillor and newspaper editor. Read More
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John Horgan: Reluctant leader became B.C.'s most-loved premier
VICTORIA — Though John Horgan would become one of the most-successful and well-regarded B.C. premiers, initially he had strong doubts about whether he even wanted to take on the NDP leadership. Read More
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Evan Fraser: A plea to the new B.C. government — do not forget about agriculture
Last week, I spent an hour on a call-in radio show, and the topic was food prices. Listeners from across the west lit up the proverbial switchboard, taking turns to discuss how hard it is to make ends meet. Stories of coupon clipping, cutting back on expensive meat, and the challenges of feeding teenagers healthy diets came in waves. Buying 20-kilogram bags of chickpeas for DIY humus and careful meal planning to reduce waste were among the suggestions. Read More
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Aritzia just launched a puffer jacket … for dogs
The product: The Super Ruff Puff. Read More
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'John from Langford' was one of the most popular premiers in B.C. history
John Horgan was that rare politician who got more popular in office. Read More
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Stanley Park Christmas Train plans derailed? Here are some other options in Metro Vancouver
Couldn't get tickets for the Stanley Park Christmas Train? Read More
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B.C. crime news: Transit police seize drugs disguised as dog treats | Impairment suspected in fatal crash | Drug busts in Richmond, Kelowna
Two people have been charged after a Metro Vancouver Transit Police investigation turned up guns and illicit drugs, including fentanyl disguised as dog treats. Read More
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B.C. teen with bird flu is in critical care, infection source unknown: health officer
The teenager who tested positive for bird flu in B.C. is in critical condition and experiencing acute respiratory distress while being treated in B.C. Children’s Hospital, the provincial health officer says. Read More
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Former B.C. Premier John Horgan dead at 65: 'Our hearts are broken'
John Horgan, one of the most popular premiers in B.C.'s history and the current Canadian ambassador to Germany, has died after his third bout with cancer. He was 65. Read More
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Jelly Roll to launch Canadian tour with concerts in Victoria, Vancouver
Hot on the heels of his 2025 Grammy nominations in the Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance categories, Jelly Roll has announced the Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour of Canada which launches at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria on March 6, 2025. Read More
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Rain, wind warnings issued along B.C. south coast
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning along northern sections of east Vancouver Island, with downpours expected to begin this evening as a "vigorous Pacific frontal system" moves over the coast. Read More
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B.C. ports lockout update: Union says it will challenge Ottawa’s intervention in work stoppages
The union representing locked-out port workers in B.C. is planning a court challenge after the federal government moved to end the work stoppage. Read More
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Five people injured in Highway 1 crash in Burnaby
Two people were seriously injured after a multi-vehicle crash shut down Highway 1 westbound in Burnaby early Tuesday. Read More
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Job losses at Langara College? Faculty group fears fewer international students means fewer classes to teach
Vancouver's Langara College is in the middle of putting together a new strategic plan at the same time that it's coping with declining international enrolment, which has its faculty worried that the combination will lead to big job losses. Read More
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B.C. Appeal Court won't let woman appeal her passport-fraud conviction from India
A woman who returned to India from B.C. after being convicted of forging her husband’s signature on her son’s passport application has been denied a chance to appeal her conviction and jail sentence from abroad. Read More
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Squamish Nation has big plans for land near Lions Gate, Ironworkers bridges
A narrow dirt path, winding through a thin strip of woods beside a major North Vancouver road, leads to Wilson Williams’ home, where the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh councillor is raising his three young daughters. Read More
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Here are 5 Taylor Swift-approved pieces to wear to the Eras Tour
As fans prepare for the arrival of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour in Canada, there's one question on many ticket-holders' minds: What should I wear? Read More
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Vancouver tenant and her mom, 89, evicted after neighbour's package trashed
A woman and her 89-year-old mother facing eviction, after someone was caught on video trashing a neighbour’s parcel, has turned to the courts for help in saving her Downtown Eastside home of 30 years. Read More
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B.C. activist named one of Time's 100 most influential climate leaders
A B.C. environmental activist has been named one of Time Magazine's most influential climate leaders. Read More
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B.C. RCMP arrest man after short standoff along Highway 1
Mounties in Chilliwack say a man was arrested after a short standoff with police along Highway 1 over the weekend. Read More
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