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Dog finds body of man swept away by landslide
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B.C. Ferries says two ships out of commission for long weekend
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ICBC urges drivers to slow down with more people out during warmer weather
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FULL DEBATE: Federal leaders face off in 1st leadership debate (French with English translation)
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Vancouver police under scrutiny 3 years after killings of Indigenous women

B.C. proposes changes to graduated driver's licensing program

The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to make changes to its graduated driver's licensing regime, seeking to eliminate the need for a second road test to obtain a full licence.

Canada British Columbia 3 hours ago

CBC B.C. launches paid summer internships for young, aspiring Indigenous storytellers

CBC will hire a researcher, who will work out of either Victoria, Prince George, Prince Rupert, Kamloops or Kelowna for seven weeks.

Canada British Columbia 36 minutes ago

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This atmospheric trend is devastating crops (and no one’s talking about it)

Scientists have coined a new term: thirstwaves. The phenomenon occurs during extended periods of unusually high evaporation — caused not from a lack of rain, but because the air is extra thirsty. Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down how thirstwaves could seriously affect farming and water supplies.

B.C. Health Coalition urges province to end contract with U.S. owner of LifeLabs

A public health advocacy group is urging the B.C. government to end its contract with the American company that owns LifeLabs, the province's main provider of outpatient lab services.

Canada British Columbia April 16

Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet

In a potential landmark discovery, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs yet of possible life beyond our solar system.

Science 2 hours ago

West Kelowna golf course operators want restitution after on-course fight

Canada British Columbia 2 hours ago

Ankylosaur footprints from B.C. and Alberta are first of their kind in the world

Science April 16

Dozens of Vancouver flights delayed or cancelled as Nav Canada warns of 'resource constraints'

Canada British Columbia April 16

Tax documents missing? A new CRA process is still posing issues as filing deadline approaches

Business 2 hours ago

B.C. nurse appeals disciplinary decision over transgender comments

Canada British Columbia April 16

Split city: Some B.C. voters don't feel represented as urban centres carved into sprawling, rural ridings

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Police seize 10 kilos of meth, arrest 6 accused of trafficking drugs from B.C. to Manitoba

Canada Manitoba April 16

One sad graphic that shows every Canadian team's Stanley Cup playoff run since 1994

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Why is everyone suddenly a doll? Newest AI trend is more than harmless fun

Canada April 15

New study shows increased pathogens near B.C. open-net salmon farms

Canada British Columbia 5 hours ago

Quinn's landmark goal helps Vancouver Rise top Calgary Wild in Northern Super League's inaugural match

Sports Soccer April 17

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