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There was an "officer-involved shooting" in Abbotsford on Thursday, B.C.'s police watchdog has confirmed.
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With strong storm on the way, B.C. government warns public to prepare for flood risk
B.C.'s Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness has taken the unusual step of issuing a public warning several days before an upcoming storm.
Woman sentenced to 12 years in prison for Vancouver courtroom stabbing
A woman who used a filleting knife and hammer in an attempt to kill her online nemesis inside a Vancouver courtroom will spend 12 years in prison, a judge ruled Thursday.
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Number of British Columbians lost to toxic drugs in 2023 surpasses 2,000
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Drunk dine-and-dash suspect bites officer at West Vancouver mall, police say
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Jaw-dropping video shows collapse at Coquitlam, B.C., construction site
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Canucks acquire defenceman Zadorov from Flames for picks in 2024, 2026
The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenceman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL draft and a third-round pick in 2026.
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Whitecaps coach Sartini suspended six games for on-field actions, post-game comments
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B.C. COVID-19 data: 174 in hospital in latest update
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Shots fired in Burnaby, burning vehicle found nearby
Shots rang out on a busy street in Burnaby Thursday afternoon.
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B.C. man tries to appeal driving ban by claiming his designated driver crashed his Mercedes, fled the scene
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East Sooke neighbourhood tap water unsafe for infants, authorities warn
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5 holiday markets happening in Vancouver this weekend
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B.C. man charged with 11 offences involving children in 'historic' sex assault case: police
A B.C. man in his 60s is facing nearly a dozen charges after a months-long investigation into a "historic" sexual assault allegation involving children.
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Missing Nanaimo woman found 'very cold,' transported to hospital for assessment
A 21-year-old Nanaimo woman who had been missing since Tuesday in the rugged woods southwest of the city has been found.
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How Western Canada's sugar shortage is affecting bakeries, chocolatiers
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Hiker rescued after 9 hours stranded on North Shore mountain
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Sooke man who claimed stranger attacked his dog charged with mischief, causing suffering to animal
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Watchdog says RCMP delaying investigation into unit that polices B.C. resource protests
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Vancouver Island First Nation votes to reclaim authority over child and family services
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'The only choice': Defence Department going with Boeing to replace aging Aurora fleet
The federal government is buying at least 14 Boeing surveillance planes from the United States to replace the aging CP-140 Aurora fleet, cabinet ministers announced Thursday. The deal costs more than $10.3 billion in total, including US$5.9 billion for the jets themselves, and the planes are expected to be delivered in 2026 and 2027.
Blasted by Bloc, Conservative MP apologizes for asking minister to speak English
Conservative MP Rachael Thomas has apologized after drawing criticism from other members of Parliament for asking Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge to answer questions in English at a committee meeting.
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NHL veteran Perry apologizes for 'inappropriate' behaviour, says he is seeking help
Corey Perry says he has started seeking help for his struggles with alcohol following his release from the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks.
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Israeli military confirms release of 8 more Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza Strip
Hamas freed eight Israeli hostages Thursday in exchange for Israel's release of more Palestinian prisoners under a last-minute deal to extend their ceasefire in Gaza by another day.
On 1st day, UN climate conference sets up fund for countries hit by disasters like flood and drought
Nearly all the world's nations on Thursday finalized the creation of a fund to help compensate countries struggling to cope with loss and damage caused by climate change, seen as a major first-day breakthrough at this year's UN climate conference
B.C. man tries to appeal driving ban by claiming his designated driver crashed his Mercedes, fled the scene
B.C.'s Supreme Court has upheld a 90-day driving ban for a man who refused to give a breath sample after crashing his Mercedes into a ditch – rejecting his claim that an "unnamed designated driver" was behind the wheel and fled the scene.
Suspect arrested in Morocco could be behind Ontario bomb threats, OPP says
Investigators have 'strong reason' to believe that a suspect taken into custody in Morocco could be behind numerous bomb threats across Ontario in early November, police say.
