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Mother and daughter dead in suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola

Family members have identified the two victims of a suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, B.C., as Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20.

UBC prof testifies she acted as a 'conduit' for sex assault allegations against Steven Galloway

Anabel Lyon, director of the University of British Columbia's school of creative writing, said she believed the unfounded accusations of a former student who accused bestselling author Steven Galloway of sexual assault.

Why lettuce was the defining image of Pete Fry's inauguration as mayor of Vancouver

A photo of a piece of lettuce flung at Pete Fry during his inauguration went viral, but as Justin McElroy reports, it was part of a blessing for good luck that has a long history in the Chinese community.

A part of B.C. now observes the same time as a part of Florida

The Regional District of East Kootenay, which includes B.C. communities like Cranbrook and Kimberley, now observes the same time as Fort Walton Beach and Crestview in Florida.

Vancouver Aquatic Centre demolition to proceed after interim injunction expires

Demolition work on the Vancouver Aquatic Centre will proceed later this month, as part of a controversial renovation project involving a 25-metre pool, after an interim injunction granted by a judge expired on Tuesday.

Major Sunshine Coast forestry operation bought for $80M by Tla'amin Nation

A statement says the Tla'amin Nation's forestry arm has acquired a 100 per cent ownership interest in the Stillwater Forest Operation near Powell River, B.C., for about $80 million after adjustments.

B.C. privacy watchdog launches investigation into Crime Stoppers data breach

B.C.'s privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into whether the provincial Crime Stoppers society took adequate steps to protect personal information following a massive data breach that exposed more than 1.5 million anonymous crime tips across Canada.

$100K penalty against X for not deleting intimate image reversed

The case stemmed from a March 2025 protection order issued under British Columbia's Intimate Images Protection Act that X delete the intimate image shared on its platform.

Great blue heron hit by Air Canada Jazz plane makes full recovery

The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C.'s advancement director Marina Schwarz says the heron suffered a suspected concussion, an eye injury, bruises and scratches when it collided with the Dash 8 plane operated by Air Canada Jazz.

Central Okanagan students, staff targeted in cybersecurity breach

Personal information belonging to students in B.C.'s Okanagan region has been compromised following a phishing email sent to students last week, according to district officials.

Tsawwassen First Nation offering treaty education sessions as debate over DRIPA continues

The Tsawwassen First Nation is promoting the importance of treaty education as reconciliation efforts enter an uncertain period in B.C.

Human remains found at scene of Victoria apartment building fire: VicPD

Police say human remains have been found at a Victoria apartment building, the former Traveller's Inn, following a fire last month.

Prince George library phasing out mass market paperbacks

Prince George Public Library is phasing out its deteriorating mass market paperback collection as publishers have abandoned the inexpensive pocket-size book format, making it difficult to stock.

Doerkson's promise to roll back density policies could ease stress for municipalities, B.C. mayors say

Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson's promise to roll back provincial housing targets has some municipal leaders feeling hopeful, after previous goals proved challenging for some.

New city councillors face decisions on whether to speak directly to public, or go through city hall

Whether it's responding to a neighbour about a pothole or answering questions from a reporter about a controversial bylaw, newly elected city councillors will have to navigate how they want to interact with the public over the next four years.

Convicted B.C. killer no longer enrolled at McGill after admission controversy

McGill University is reviewing its admissions procedures after a convicted murderer on day parole was admitted to its Faculty of Law, with the university confirming that the individual is no longer enrolled.

B.C. ostrich farm files lawsuit demanding compensation for 37 birds 'missing' after 2025 cull

A year after a controversial ostrich cull in B.C.'s Interior, the owners of Universal Ostrich Farms have filed a lawsuit accusing the federal government of animal cruelty, under-compensation and preventing the launch of a lucrative commercial enterprise.

Canadians David Foster, Paul Anka to receive Kennedy Center honours next month

Canadians Paul Anka and David Foster are among the performers to receive this year's Kennedy Center honours, though the Dec. 7 ceremony will not be held at the historic Washington, D.C., venue as a result of the legal battles that have emerged in Donald Trump's second term as president.

Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2021 killing of Naramata woman

Ekene Anigbo has been found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of a Naramata woman in her home, during what court heard was a violent plot to retaliate against her son over stolen drugs and rival gang hits.

Canadian pension funds and U.S. company Blackstone invest $3.1B US in LNG Canada stake

The investor group includes the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, the Investment Management Corp. of Ontario and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board.