City spokesperson says Crystal Pool is safe again, but remains closed until Tuesday
Victoria's Crystal Pool is safe after a chlorine gas leak sent eight to the hospital, but the pool remains closed until Tuesday.
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Memorial mass for Lapu Lapu victims as anniversary of Vancouver attack nears
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Group from Chilliwack, B.C., launches Canadian social media platform
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Volkswagen Beetle shell dismantled, removed from B.C. rock face by helicopter
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Poilievre says Ottawa must protect private property in wake of Cowichan Tribes ruling
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Rustad says ‘dirty trick’ by BC United may have cost Conservatives election victory
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Average B.C. snowpack of 92% masks ‘strong regional divide,’ provincial bulletin says
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Vancouver mayor says false claims didn’t harm councillor, who ‘supported drug use’
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Man dies after being found gravely injured in Surrey, B.C., homicide probe underway
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B.C. First Nations leaders say Eby’s planned DRIPA pause breaks trust
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One man arrested in Surrey, B.C., over 3D printed firearms lab
Man arrested in Surrey after police discover illegal 3D printed firearms manufacturing lab and online schematics distribution.
Verdicts against Meta, Google in U.S. could boost Canadian big tech lawsuits
U.S. court verdicts finding Meta and Google liable for child harms are expected to strengthen similar social media lawsuits in Canada, legal experts say.
Brain injury a shadow crisis amid overdose deaths in British Columbia
Brain injury survivors of overdoses in British Columbia face a hidden crisis with limited support and recovery resources amid the toxic drug emergency.
These are the faces of B.C.’s 10-year toxic drug emergency
Over 18,000 people have died in British Columbia's toxic drug emergency since 2016, leaving devastating impacts on families and survivors.
Man sentenced for manslaughter after killing wife while ‘profoundly intoxicated’
Brent Angus McCook, 28, has been sentenced after shooting his wife at Kwadacha First Nation.
BC United was secretly behind website calling for Rustad to be fired: Elections BC
BC United fined $4,500 by Elections BC for secretly running false advertising campaign against Conservative leader John Rustad during 2024 provincial election.
David Eby confident Indigenous MLAs will vote to pause B.C’s DRIPA legislation
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Memorial mass for Lapu Lapu victims as anniversary of Vancouver attack nears
A memorial mass honored victims of the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day attack that killed 11, as the anniversary approaches.
Resolving softwood dispute mutually beneficial for Canada, U.S., B.C. premier says
B.C. premier says resolving the softwood lumber dispute will benefit both Canada & U.S., citing $8B in tariffs held jointly.
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip says ‘heartsick’ MLA wife doesn’t support DRIPA pause
Grand Chief Phillip reveals his MLA wife opposes Premier Eby's DRIPA pause, creating tension over Indigenous rights in British Columbia.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala to head to L.A. for treatment: mom
Maya Gebala, 12-year-old Tumbler Ridge shooting victim, heading to Los Angeles for specialized rehabilitation treatment.
Group from Chilliwack, B.C., launches Canadian social media platform
Chilliwack alumni launch Northsocial.ca, a Canadian social media platform designed to offer an algorithm-free alternative to U.S.-dominated sites.
Volkswagen Beetle shell dismantled, removed from B.C. rock face by helicopter
Helicopter removes Volkswagen Beetle shell from B.C. rock face suspended above Highway 99 in apparent UBC engineering prank.
Poilievre says Ottawa must protect private property in wake of Cowichan Tribes ruling
Poilievre calls for federal protection of private property rights following B.C. court's landmark Aboriginal title ruling on Cowichan Tribes land.
Rustad says ‘dirty trick’ by BC United may have cost Conservatives election victory
John Rustad says BC United's fake website targeting him may have cost Conservatives the 2024 provincial election, after Elections BC fined the party.
Average B.C. snowpack of 92% masks ‘strong regional divide,’ provincial bulletin says
B.C. snowpack averages 92% of normal but masks regional divide, with drought concerns in southern areas.
Vancouver mayor says false claims didn’t harm councillor, who ‘supported drug use’
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim faces defamation lawsuit over false drug distribution claims made against Councillor Sean Orr in February.
Man dies after being found gravely injured in Surrey, B.C., homicide probe underway
A 34-year-old man died after being found gravely injured in Surrey, B.C., prompting a homicide investigation into the incident.
B.C. First Nations leaders say Eby’s planned DRIPA pause breaks trust
B.C. First Nations leaders accuse Premier Eby of breaking trust by pausing the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, calling it a betrayal of reconciliation.
One man arrested in Surrey, B.C., over 3D printed firearms lab
Man arrested in Surrey after police discover illegal 3D printed firearms manufacturing lab and online schematics distribution.
Verdicts against Meta, Google in U.S. could boost Canadian big tech lawsuits
U.S. court verdicts finding Meta and Google liable for child harms are expected to strengthen similar social media lawsuits in Canada, legal experts say.
Brain injury a shadow crisis amid overdose deaths in British Columbia
Brain injury survivors of overdoses in British Columbia face a hidden crisis with limited support and recovery resources amid the toxic drug emergency.
These are the faces of B.C.’s 10-year toxic drug emergency
Over 18,000 people have died in British Columbia's toxic drug emergency since 2016, leaving devastating impacts on families and survivors.
Man sentenced for manslaughter after killing wife while ‘profoundly intoxicated’
Brent Angus McCook, 28, has been sentenced after shooting his wife at Kwadacha First Nation.
BC United was secretly behind website calling for Rustad to be fired: Elections BC
BC United fined $4,500 by Elections BC for secretly running false advertising campaign against Conservative leader John Rustad during 2024 provincial election.
David Eby confident Indigenous MLAs will vote to pause B.C’s DRIPA legislation
B.C. Premier David Eby says he has confidence Indigenous MLAs will support pausing the province's DRIPA legislation over legal concerns.
