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B.C. government workers to step up job action by targeting mining sector

British Columbia's public service workers are escalating job action aimed at slowing work in the mining sector, just as the province moves to fast track several projects.

Richmond mayor won't seek re-election after 25 years in the role

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie says he has decided not to seek re-election next year, wrapping up what will be a 25-year tenure in the role.

Park board gives green light to bus route, potential bike lane through Stanley Park

New commuting options are moving ahead for Vancouver's biggest green space after park board commissioners endorsed a multi-year plan that will eventually bring bus service to the park and consider a partial bike lane on its western side.

Delta, B.C., man charged with extortion, shootings in Ontario

Gurdeep Shergill, 26, was arrested in Surrey on Sept. 12 and charged with two counts of discharging a firearm with intent, and one count of extortion related to shootings in Brampton, Ont.

Joly says Teck, Anglo CEOs will have to convince her merger is in national interest

The deal is subject to review under the Investment Canada Act, which can be used to block deals deemed against the national interest, including Canada's economic security.

Metro Vancouver 'unlikely' to meet 2030 emissions target, district staff say

In 2017, the regional district set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent compared to 2010 levels, but a new staff report shows emissions were actually up during the last year on record.

New Westminster city councillor pushing for more vape shop regulations

The Ministry of Health said local governments have the authority to create bylaws that regulate businesses operating within their jurisdiction, and that those communities have the power to decide whether to issue a business licence.

$10B Ksi Lisims LNG project in northwest B.C. receives environmental certificate

The Ksi Lisims LNG terminal project, about 80 kilometres north of Prince Rupert, B.C., has received a provincial environmental assessment certificat — a critical step for the megaproject despite concerns from environmentalists and Gitanyow hereditary chiefs.

Survivor of deadly Kelowna attack calls for justice reform

Carrie Wiebe lost her friend Bailey McCourt when both women were attacked in a Kelowna, B.C., parking lot. McCourt's ex-husband is charged in the attack, and now Wiebe is pushing for change that she says could help protect women like McCourt.

B.C.'s Ethan Katzberg repeats as world champion in men's hammer throw

Canadian hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg broke two records on the way to his second consecutive world title win on Tuesday at Tokyo's National Stadium.

Former Maple Ridge Secondary teacher charged with sexual assault, interference

A high school teacher in Maple Ridge, B.C., has been charged with sexual interference and sexual assault, according to Ridge Meadows RCMP.

Canada's inflation rate rose to 1.9% in August

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 1.9 per cent in August, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday, the final piece of economic data to be released before the Bank of Canada's next interest rate decision.

Payday lender to refund $547K for alleged law violations

A payday lender with branches across B.C. has agreed to refund $547,000 to about 2,800 customers, following an investigation into alleged consumer protection law violations.

12 sickened in B.C. by salmonella in outbreak linked to dog food and treats

A total of 27 people have lab-confirmed salmonella illness linked to dog food and treats, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says.

B.C.'s provincial deficit now sitting at record $11.6B, finance minister says

The provincial government is in the red to the tune of $11.6 billion, a record-high deficit forecast for the current fiscal year, laid out by Finance Minister Brenda Bailey in the first quarter financial results Monday.

3rd victim of East Vancouver triple stabbing dies, police say

The third victim of a triple stabbing in East Vancouver on Sept. 5 has succumbed to her injuries, police said Monday.

Bamfield Main Road, closed by Vancouver Island wildfire, may open in October

The B.C. government says it is aiming to reopen the main road between Port Alberni and Bamfield on Vancouver Island by the end of October, months after a raging wildfire cut off the route.

Female RCMP officer contradicts colleague's testimony about apology over derogatory chat group messages

A Coquitlam RCMP officer who was the subject of a derogatory nickname and comments made by male colleagues in a private group chat testified Monday at a conduct hearing for three suspended constables.

Family suing coroner, Island Health after body of First Nations man returned without brain

Two years after the death of her father, Amanda Large received news that brought added grief and unanswered questions: her father’s brain, which had been removed during an autopsy, had never been returned to them. It's not the first time an Indigenous person's body parts have been misplaced.

'We need our rink': Squamish, B.C., families forced to commute for ice time

Families in the Sea-to-Sky region have been commuting all over the Lower Mainland to get ice time, after the only rink in Squamish, B.C., has been closed for 13 days.