Televised B.C. election debate will see party leaders face each other under lights
New Democrat David Eby, B.C. Conservative John Rustad and Sonia Furstenau set to square off in televised debate Tuesday.
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B.C. wildland firefighter designs sleek respirator to combat smoke hazards
Emily Carr design student Angus Duguid created the mouthpiece for his final University project.
Eby supports police on guns and gangs, flanked by four law enforcement candidates
NDP Leader David Eby promised Sunday to support police in British Columbia to keep illegal guns off the streets and protect communities, but accused B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad of planning to make the province less safe.
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Son charged with mother's murder on Vancouver Island
Police on Vancouver Island have made an arrest in the case of a 78-year-old woman found dead in her home almost two years ago.
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Eby promises $75 million rural health loan forgiveness plan at Okanagan campaign stop
NDP Leader David Eby is promising to offer a $75-million loan forgiveness program to entice doctors, nurses and heath professionals to expand health-care services in rural British Columbia.
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Saanich police warn of another Taylor Swift ticket scam
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Teachers' union wants education focus in B.C.'s 2024 election
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Missing B.C. climber died from fall on Mount Baker, medical examiner says
The body of a British Columbia mountain climber has been located and recovered after the 39-year-old man was reported missing during a solo climb on Washington state's Mount Baker earlier this week.
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Early morning earthquakes rattle B.C.
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Eby vows to increase B.C. tax on empty homes under NDP government
NDP Leader David Eby is vowing to raise British Columbia's speculation and vacancy tax on empty homes if re-elected premier this month.
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85-year-old inspired by Elvis music, war experience to spread joy with sea glass
Although she’s perpetually playing Presley’s music, and collecting all sorts of the The King’s things, Geraldine Bruckel didn’t become an Elvis fan until he started unexpectedly appearing in her dreams.
B.C. teen gives back after life-changing diagnosis
Rather than the fleeting feeling of butterflies in his stomach while riding on a swing, Andrei Marti had started feeling an enduring sickness every day.
'It's a dream come true': B.C. composer living with debilitating condition earns red carpet recognition
Ari Kinarthy never imagined he'd become the focus of photographers on a red carpet, back when he was a boy fighting to have fun.
B.C. man facing death chooses life by giving back to the community
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B.C. man strives to inspire smiles riding penny-farthing bike
Although Mitch Guindon makes climbing up to ride a penny-farthing bicycle look easy now, there was once a time when he would have found it daunting.
Man overcomes poverty in Italy to realize creative dream in B.C.
When he happened upon an online video about his hometown in Italy, Cosimo Geracitano couldn’t have been more surprised.
B.C. man gives back by transforming 'eyesore' house into 'spectacular' display
A home has been transformed for the benefit of a B.C. neighbourhood, by a man who was transformed by the caring of his community.
B.C. senior recalls becoming trailblazing car designer
To appreciate why Mimi Vandermolen is so pleased to notice one particular vehicle she’s walking past, you need to know that seeing this many cars in one place would have been unimaginable when she was growing-up in the post-war Netherlands.
B.C. man volunteers to transform damaged lawn into inspiring garden
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Man 'precariously hanging in some shrubs' rescued off side of B.C. mountain
A small bush on a ledge appears to have "miraculously" saved the life of a climber who fell down the steep slope of a mountain, according to B.C. search and rescue crews.
'Thank you Kaye San': Last surviving member of Vancouver Asahi baseball team dies at 102
The last living member of the legendary Vancouver Asahi baseball team, Kaye Kaminishi, died on Saturday, Sept. 28, surrounded by family. He was 102 years old.
'Stop dithering': Climate-conscious B.C. seniors call for government action
Concerned seniors organized climate protests across Canada on Tuesday, including “rocking chair rallies” outside the constituency offices of two B.C. politicians.
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