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COQUITLAM, B.C. — Search and rescue crews in Coquitlam, B.C., say they had to conduct a "non-urgent helicopter evacuation of 17 campers. Messages posted on social media by the rescue team on Friday say the 17 were stranded at Widgeon Lake.

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan says the United States government's decision to impose tariffs on Canadian raw aluminum is "disappointing." A statement from the premier's office says Canadian aluminum exports do not harm the U.S.

AGASSIZ, B.C. — RCMP say three men have been arrested as part of an investigation into a stabbing on a public dock at a popular hot spring east of Chilliwack, B.C.

VANCOUVER — Police patrols have been stepped up around an east Vancouver park where a tent encampment is growing.

VANCOUVER — Almost everyone boarding a bus, train or Seabus in Metro Vancouver will soon have to wear a mask to protect against the spread of COVID-19. TransLink announced Thursday that starting Aug.

SURREY, B.C. — One of the fastest-growing cities in Canada is a step closer to having its own police force as Surrey, B.C., moves ahead with a controversial plan to replace the local RCMP detachment.

SURREY, B.C. — Sending British Columbia's students back to class in September will be "an unprecedented challenge" during a pandemic, but Premier John Horgan said he's confident children will be safe.

CRANBROOK, B.C. — Award-winning Canadian stage actor Brent Carver is being remembered for his natural love of theatre and zest for life.

PENTICTON, B.C. — Residents of about 80 homes in Penticton, B.C., were allowed to return to their properties just hours after being forced out by an aggressive grass fire.