Trial for B.C. man accused of killing, dismembering wife begins
The trial for a Langley man accused of killing his wife began Monday, with the prosecutor laying out a disturbing series of facts agreed upon by both Crown and defence.
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One dead after Surrey car crash
First responders are at the scene of a fatal car crash in Surrey Monday evening.
'A tight situation right now': B.C. gets D+ on Food Banks Canada's poverty report card
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Guilty plea entered in deadly Vancouver home invasion
The second of two men charged in the death of a Vancouver senior during a 2021 home invasion has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
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Recalled NÜTRL-branded tumblers have made at least 43 people sick: Health Canada
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Police try to identify man who allegedly chased kids from Kamloops park
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Assault suspect rearrested in Surrey more than 3 months after missing court date
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B.C. couple felt like they were 'held hostage' by moving company
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B.C. announces online permit hub to speed up homebuilding across province
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B.C. senior prepares to move due to devastating effects of fraud
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North Vancouver's Mosquito Creek Marina empties as eviction date looms
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Man allegedly slashed cars, attacked motorcyclist with knife in Deep Cove
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50 Cent to headline B.C. Lions home opener in Vancouver
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Officer had to 'dive' to the roadside to avoid being hit by speeding driver: Richmond RCMP
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Firefighters hang out welcome banners as evacuees return to Fort Nelson, B.C.
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Vancouver council considering pedestrian priority at more crosswalks
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Opening dates for new Pattullo Bridge, Broadway Subway delayed again
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No merger: BC Conservatives rejected non-competition deal, BC United says
BC Conservatives have rejected a non-competition deal proposed by BC United, the party formerly known as the BC Liberals says, putting an end to talks about a possible merge between the two parties.
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PNE announces sponsor for new amphitheatre, asks public to vote on name
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Michael Stipe photo of Kurt Cobain sets personal record at Vancouver auction
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'We don't feel safe': Lumby woman's death being investigated by B.C.'s police watchdog
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Search for truth goes on, regardless of killer Robert Pickton's fate, say victims' advocates
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Teen was doing homework at family's Mississauga, Ont. restaurant when gunman opened fire: testimony
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MPs to decide on Speaker Fergus' invite flub as Conservatives advance effort to oust him
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