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1.5-metre-long boa constrictor found on the loose in provincial park near Comox, B.C.
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service found a 1.5-metre-long boa constrictor in Miracle Beach Provincial Park on Thursday.
School zones won't be 24/7, 'disreputable' websites are sharing misinformation: B.C. RCMP
Rumours about driving laws in Canada have spread due to social media and online artificial intelligence, according to the B.C. Highway Patrol.
B.C. Premier Eby says he's not opposed to privately backed oil pipeline to north coast
B.C. Premier David Eby says he wouldn't be opposed to a pipeline to the northern coast if it were proposed by a private backer. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the project could generate billions.
Police warn 'heartbreaking' distraction thefts could rise in the summer
Distraction thefts have been an issue for years and may rise this summer, the Vancouver Police Department warns after one man had two treasured pieces of jewelry stolen while on a neighbourhood walk.
Federal Transport Minister Freeland slams B.C. Ferries deal with Chinese company
B.C. Ferries has drawn the ire of federal Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland for its decision to contract a Chinese state-owned shipyard to build four new vessels for its passenger fleet.
Vancouver Island family heartbroken as B.C. stops funding $1M drug for girl with terminal condition
Charleigh Pollock's mother says the family has gone through a roller-coaster of emotions since learning the B.C. government has pulled funding for the drug their daughter needs for the rare and terminal condition known as Batten disease.
Burnaby RCMP warn of distraction thefts robbing seniors of heirloom jewelry
Burnaby RCMP say there have been three recent incidents of distraction theft, following a spate of cases in Surrey.
B.C.'s major wildfires remain out of control, despite calmer day of wind
Winds are relatively light Tuesday in B.C.'s northeast, but the B.C. Wildfire Service warns wildfires could still grow if conditions change.
District of Squamish declares state of local emergency due to wildfire
The District of Squamish has declared a state of local emergency due to a wildfire affecting the Brackendale, Tantalus Road and Skyridge areas.
Structures lost in Kiskatinaw River blaze, officials say, as wildfire threat increases in northeast B.C.
A rapidly growing wildfire that forced the evacuation of the community of Kelly Lake in northeast B.C. has now destroyed several structures, the B.C. Wildfire Service says.