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B.C. leads countrywide surge in immigration

National population growth from July 1 to October 1 reached a robust 0.6%.

Jan 18, 2020 7:23 PM Read more >

Happy couple sails into next chapter after romantic BC Ferries marriage proposal

For their first two years of dating, the lovebirds sailed with BC Ferries almost every weekend to see each other.

Jan 18, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

Winter storm warning in place for B.C. highways with heavy snow, freezing rain expected

A strong Pacific storm has arrived with a mix of wintery weather including heavy snow, freezing rain, and blowing snow, warns Environment Canada.

Jan 18, 2020 9:54 AM Read more >

B.C. ‘considering’ province-wide ban on plastic bags at retail checkouts

They'll reveal their decision in the coming weeks

Jan 17, 2020 3:22 PM Read more >

B.C. cannabis producer defends advertising campaign some call ‘racist’

"While we knew that this tagline might be viewed as ‘edgy,’ we were confident that it would not be viewed by most people in a negative manner."

Jan 16, 2020 3:02 PM Read more >

Royal ‘razzle dazzle’ prospect falls flat: Canadian poll

The prospect of a "Canadianized" royal couple comes at a cost, and according to a recent Angus Reid Institute poll, a vast majority of Canadians have no interest in paying for the Sussexes’ move to Canada.

Jan 15, 2020 4:31 PM Read more >

Former party leader Andrew Weaver quits Green caucus, will sit as Independent

He said he has been thinking for months about how to balance his commitments.

Jan 15, 2020 12:42 PM Read more >

Premier, PM pleased about prospect of royals in B.C.

“We’re both kind of giddy about this,” said Premier John Horgan.

Jan 14, 2020 7:06 AM Read more >

Man rescued from rough B.C. waters after jumping from seawall

He was dressed in a wet suit and holding a GoPro camera.

Jan 14, 2020 6:55 AM Read more >

Weather keeps Trudeau from Victoria; prime minister to chat with premier via video

A snow and windstorm has cancelled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's trip to Victoria to meet with B.C. Premier John Horgan on Monday.

Jan 13, 2020 7:33 AM Read more >