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Seven more projects to receive funding for caribou habitat restoration in B.C.

VICTORIA — More work is getting underway in British Columbia to restore caribou habitat that the province says has been degraded by forestry, mining, oil and gas exploration, and other human activities.

Jul 16, 2020 1:04 PM Read more >

'Extremely fortunate' no one killed in six-vehicle crash west of Sicamous: RCMP

SICAMOUS, B.C. — Police say wreckage from a six-vehicle crash that closed the Trans-Canada Highway west of Sicamous, B.C., was cleared away by Thursday.

Jul 16, 2020 10:06 AM Read more >

B.C. RCMP raise alarm over needle-pierced lemons left in lower mainland parks

Jul 16, 2020 6:35 AM Read more >

B.C. announces funding to support post-secondary students with disabilities

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minister of advanced education has announced new supports for post-secondary students, including expanded online resources and funding to help students with disabilities. Melanie Mark says $1.

Jul 15, 2020 5:11 PM Read more >

Camping approved for Vancouver parks but tents must be gone by mid-morning

VANCOUVER — An organizer behind two recent tent cities in Vancouver is calling on the provincial and federal governments to create "refugee-style" camps, in the wake of a decision that allows people to camp overnight in parks.

Jul 15, 2020 4:14 PM Read more >

RCMP say someone left needle-filled lemons in Port Coquitlam, B.C., park

PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. — Mounties say they've had reports of two lemons full of sewing needles found tied to bushes along a trail in Port Coquitlam, B.C.

Jul 15, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >

RCMP investigating suspicious death after body found between Langley and Surrey

SURREY, B.C. — Police are investigating after a body was found in a wooded area on the boundary between Langley, B.C., and Surrey on Wednesday morning.

Jul 15, 2020 1:39 PM Read more >

Fishermen in B.C. catch a barracuda far from its nearest home in California

Jul 15, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

B.C. health officials pleased with likely extension of Canada-U.S. border closure

KELOWNA, B.C. — Health officials in British Columbia say they're pleased the Canada-U.S. border is expected to remain closed to non-essential travel until at least late August. However, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said B.C.

Jul 14, 2020 6:16 PM Read more >

B.C. government brings in changes to workers' compensation system

VICTORIA — Workers' compensation benefits in B.C. would be based on a higher maximum salary amount under legislation introduced Tuesday by the provincial government.

Jul 14, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >