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B.C. ‘Dune: Part Two’ VFX supervisor Stephen James ‘in a daze’ after winning Oscar

B.C. ‘Dune: Part Two’ VFX supervisor Stephen James ‘in a daze’ after winning Oscar

For British Columbia visual effects supervisor Stephen James, winning an Oscar for his work on “Dune: Part Two” felt something like getting swept up in the swirling sandstorms of Arrakis.
One dead after Langley, B.C., explosion that may have been caused by drug lab: police

One dead after Langley, B.C., explosion that may have been caused by drug lab: police

LANGLEY, B.C. — A spokesman for the RCMP in Langley, B.C., has confirmed that one person has been found dead inside a house destroyed in an explosion on Friday. Sgt.
Another earthquake shakes awake some British Columbians

Another earthquake shakes awake some British Columbians

VANCOUVER — An earthquake shook awake some residents of British Columbia's south coast early Monday, marking the latest in a series of tremors in recent weeks.
Canadian 'Anora' producer Samantha Quan, Vancouver 'Dune' VFX supervisors among Oscar winners

Canadian 'Anora' producer Samantha Quan, Vancouver 'Dune' VFX supervisors among Oscar winners

"Anora," which had a $6-million budget, led all films with five wins, including for best original screenplay, directing, editing and star Mikey Madison's lead actress upset over Demi Moore.
House fire in Langley, B.C., caused by explosion, police confirm

House fire in Langley, B.C., caused by explosion, police confirm

Police say investigators have determined that an explosion caused a house fire in Langley, B.C., that left two people with critical injuries, one person unaccounted for, and closed off a neighbourhood. Langley RCMP Sgt.
One injured after SUV drives through Salmon Arm, B.C., medical clinic

One injured after SUV drives through Salmon Arm, B.C., medical clinic

SALMON ARM, B.C. — A woman who was inside a medical clinic in Salmon Arm, B.C., was injured and brought to hospital after she was struck by a vehicle that drove through the building. RCMP say the crash was reported on Thursday.
Man charged after investigation into B.C. drug trafficking network, police say

Man charged after investigation into B.C. drug trafficking network, police say

SURREY, B.C. — Police in British Columbia say a 31-year-old man has been charged following investigation into a drug trafficking network operating in the Lower Mainland and Interior. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C.
Group files complaint to B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to remove drug clinic access fees

Group files complaint to B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to remove drug clinic access fees

Vancouver lawyer Jason Gratl says his clients have filed the complaint on behalf of those "who paid out-of-pocket private clinic access fees" for opioid agonist treatments.
Vancouver council approves pause on supporting housing; housing minister disappointed

Vancouver council approves pause on supporting housing; housing minister disappointed

VANCOUVER — Vancouver's council has approved Mayor Ken Sim's plan to temporarily halt net new supportive housing projects in the city. The change is a disappointment for B.C.
B.C. solicitor general says Opposition operative took mentally ill man from care home

B.C. solicitor general says Opposition operative took mentally ill man from care home

Argyll Lodge, where the man was a resident, is at the heart of Conservative allegations of voter irregularities in the election.