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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 >

Eight more projects set to receive funding for wild salmon restoration in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The federal government has announced funding for eight more projects as part of the B.C. Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund.

Jul 14, 2020 3:44 PM Read more >

75-year-old Coquitlam facing charges related to historical sexual abuse: RCMP

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Police say a 75-year-old Coquitlam man has been charged following six allegations of historical sexual abuse involving three teenage boys and one young man.

Jul 14, 2020 2:44 PM Read more >

3,200 pounds of rice stolen in Burnaby recovered in Langley warehouse

Jul 14, 2020 2:33 PM Read more >

Man fatally shot in Vancouver but police say public is not at risk

VANCOUVER — A 30-year-old man has been shot and killed in south Vancouver and police and the coroner say they're investigating the city's latest homicide. A statement from Vancouver police says Amin Shahin Shakur died at the scene.

Jul 14, 2020 10:55 AM Read more >