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Power outages, downed trees and cancelled ferries due to B.C. windstorm

Thousands of British Columbians were without power Saturday morning as high winds reached the South Coast.

Are bigger, better vessels coming to BC Ferries? Why critics are questioning the proposal

BC Ferries is taking a step forward in its plan to build five new vessels, but critics say the proposal could be steering the province into troubled waters.

Strong winds and high tides could bring storm surge to coastal B.C., forecaster says

Environment Canada is warning of a storm surge on British Columbia's south coast that could reach a metre high.

'We are not just going to sit around': B.C. businesses adjust as they wait for Canada Post deal

Over the four-week work stoppage, small businesses across British Columbia have taken a financial hit.

Some B.C. business owners frustrated with GST holiday rollout

On the eve of the Goods and Services Tax holiday, some British Columbia businesses are frustrated with how this process has played out.

New military vessel launched in B.C. bears illustrious naval name

A Canadian Navy vessel with the name HMCS Protecteur will again set sail, nearly a decade after the last supply ship with its respected legacy was taken out of service.

B.C. Greens to support NDP on confidence votes, work together on shared priorities

The B.C. New Democratic and Green parties have reached an "agreement in principle" on a "co-operation and responsible government accord" that will see the smaller party support the government on confidence matters.

Former B.C. NDP MLA Dan Coulter dies at 49

Former NDP MLA for Chilliwack and incoming provincial director Dan Coulter has died at age 49, the party announced Friday.

B.C. expands areas eligible for financial help after October atmospheric river

The British Columbia government is expanding financial assistance for those impacted by intense rainfall and flooding that hammered British Columbia's coast in October.