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Crash near Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal that caused delays now cleared
A crash on Highway 17, leading to the ferry terminal in Tsawwassen, B.C., was expected to cause major delays on Saturday.
25-year-old sentenced to 3½ years in prison for fatal 2021 Whistler stabbing
Dedaar Jhooty of Delta, B.C., was sentenced Tuesday to three and a half years in prison after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of another man outside a Whistler bistro in 2021.
Fatal vehicle crash closes Lougheed Highway eastbound in Maple Ridge
Police say one person is dead in an early morning crash along Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge. The thoroughfare is expected to remain largely closed from 240th Street to Jim Robson Way Friday morning.
B.C. Parks closes part of Stawamus Chief Park due to 'food-conditioned' bear
B.C. Parks says sections of Stawamus Chief Park near Squamish will be closed until July 16 due to the presence of a "food-conditioned" bear.
Vancouver Pride Parade will go ahead despite losing half its corporate sponsorship
Vancouver Pride organizers say a 50 per cent decrease in corporate sponsorships won't stop the festivities.
Police investigating shots fired at Bollywood actor's Surrey, B.C., café
A number of shots were fired at Kap's Cafe early Thursday morning while staff were inside. Police say no one was injured.
Poor weather in mountainous terrain may have played role in Squamish, B.C., crash, says TSB
A report from the Transportation Safety Board says poor weather may have played a role in the fatal crash of an amateur-built small plane near Squamish, B.C., last year. The report released Thursday also has a warning to other pilots to avoid search and rescue operations if they haven't been called in to help.
'We're not doing our job': Richmond councillors push for more oversight of Olympic Oval
Councillors in Richmond, B.C., are concerned about a lack of oversight of the city-owned Olympic Oval. Council says it will consider whether to cap the amount of money the city gives to the recreation centre.
Vancouver council approves plan for future of Rupert and Renfrew neighbourhood, including 10K homes
Vancouver city council has approved the Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan, which envisions more than 10,000 new homes and 8,000 more permanent jobs in the neighbourhood.
Speed limit on Vancouver residential streets to be reduced to 30 km/h
Vancouver city council has voted unanimously to reduce speed limits on residential streets from 50 to 30 kilometres per hour. Mayor Ken Sim says data shows slower speed limits make neighbourhoods safer.
B.C. report urges greater support for community organizers in aftermath of Lapu-Lapu Day festival tragedy
The report of a B.C. commission created in the aftermath of the tragic events at a Filipino street festival in Vancouver has recommended the province better support community organizers through increased access to safety training and grants to offset security costs.
First Nation proposes water guardian program after child's death in North Vancouver boat crash
The Tsleil-Waututh First Nation is proposing a water guardianship program to educate people in their traditional waters, a month after the death of a child in a speedboat crash in North Vancouver.
Vancouver Art Gallery cutting staff, programming by about 30%
The Vancouver Art Gallery is making deep cuts to its programming and staffing in an attempt to balance its budget.
Orcas off B.C. coast face 'high probability of extinction' if conditions don't change: report
There is an "urgent need for more robust actions" to save the southern resident killer whales from extinction, says the report released by the David Suzuki Foundation and Raincoast Conservation Foundation on Monday.
Man killed in police-involved shooting at Surrey, B.C., home where woman found dead
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating the death of a man following an officer-involved shooting at a Surrey, B.C., home on Monday night, while homicide investigators look into the death of a woman found at the scene of the shooting.
RCMP release photos of suspects in explosion at B.C. cabinet minister's office
Police say an explosion that blew open the door of a British Columbia cabinet minister's constituency office in North Vancouver came from an "unsophisticated" homemade device.
Stanley Park Train will be off the rails for 2025
The popular Stanley Park Train ride will remain off the rails through the rest of the year, as officials cite the hefty costs of running the attraction and consider third-party proposals for its future.
All criminal trials in 4 B.C. courts during FIFA World Cup to be rescheduled
All criminal trials that were to take place in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and New Westminster during the FIFA World Cup next year will have to be rescheduled, according to the chief justice of the B.C. Supreme Court.
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Ruby Liu wants to get young people back in malls — and hopes to use Hudson's Bay sites to do it
B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu has big plans as she moves to take over up to 28 former Hudson's Bay retail locations across Canada, pledging to share the pie with landlords and aiming to bring youngsters back to retail spaces once again.
Volleyball and velodrome groups face uncertain future in Burnaby, B.C.
Burnaby, B.C., councillors voted to open a call for a lease on the Harry Jerome Sports Centre, but the decision has caused anxiety for long-time tenants Volleyball B.C. and the Burnaby Velodrome Club.
Police say motorcyclist dead after crash in Surrey, B.C.
Surrey police have confirmed the RCMP is investigating the crash at the intersection of 132 Street and Crescent Road, east of Crescent Beach.
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North Vancouver mayor talks about life as a public official after explosion at MLA's office
On Friday, RCMP confirmed an explosive device damaged the constituency office of North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Bowinn Ma. City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan described her feelings that day, and how she thinks there should be a conversation around how to approach public servants in light of the explosion.
Banned butane torches still being sold in Vancouver — and they're causing fires, crews say
A bylaw passed in 2024 banned Vancouver retailers from selling a lockable version of the device, but in the year since it came into effect, the fire department says the torches have still started dozens of fires.
2 people arrested amid investigation into extortion of South Asian businesses
The two suspects were arrested Thursday for careless discharge of a firearm and arson, related to incidents that happened in Surrey in 2024, police said in a statement.
Thousands arrive in Vancouver for international Alcoholics Anonymous conference
More than 30,000 people from 90 countries are expected at the event, which runs from Thursday until Sunday.