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Supreme Court of Canada grants stay in the case B.C. ostrich cull

Beloved giant log will remain at Vancouver beach after community outcry

Community members say the log, which sits at almost two meters in diameter and over four meters long, is a favorite place for many to sit, rest and watch the sunset.

B.C. thrift store doesn't know who donated possible medieval artifacts

Thrifty Boutique in Chilliwack, B.C., initially priced the artifacts at $30 each, but when a shopper who was well-versed in archaeology stumbled across the items, he alerted a shop volunteer to their possible significance.

Suspicious death in Victoria under investigation by major crime officers

Major crime investigators on Vancouver Island are looking into the suspicious death of a man in Victoria.

B.C. 12-year-old sues video game platform Roblox

A Kamloops, B.C., 12-year-old is suing Roblox, alleging the popular video game platform is replete with features and gameplay elements that are "addictive, manipulative and financially exploitative."

Jury dismissed in sexual abuse, assault trial of former 2x2 church minister

Lee-Ann McChesney has pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual abuse and one count of sexual exploitation related to incidents in B.C. in 1989.

B.C. Green Party votes in climate activist Emily Lowan as new leader

Emily Lowan, a 25-year-old climate activist, promised Wednesday to build a "formidable political movement" to take on B.C.'s largest corporations, billionaires and big oil.

Man pleads not guilty following alleged Prince George, B.C., brewery arson

The man charged with arson in relation to a fire that destroyed a popular brewery in downtown Prince George, B.C., has pleaded not guilty.

How Ragasa became Earth’s strongest storm in hours

Typhoon Ragasa slammed Taiwan, the Philippines and southern China, leaving flooding and destruction. Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down why the strongest storm of the year bears the fingerprint of climate change.

B.C. public service workers' pickets expand to provincial liquor stores

Striking public service workers in British Columbia have expanded their picket lines to 25 Liquor Distribution Branch retail stores in the latest escalation of job action. Elsewhere in B.C., scientists at the Ministry of Resources are also taking strike action.

Carney sees possibilities for Canada at UN General Assembly

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada can find opportunities in crisis after attending this week's United Nations General Assembly in New York — where U.S. President Donald Trump used his podium time to question the institution's purpose.

Independent producer's plan to export power to the U.S. for 30 years opposed in Powell River

Residents on British Columbia's upper Sunshine Coast are opposing an independent dam-generated power producer's exclusive 30-year deal with a U.S. company. 

Province calls the shots as municipalities push priorities at UBCM convention

From councillor conduct issues to public transit goals, the second day at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention was a reminder that, as much as the conference is about municipalities, it's still the provincial government that decides what happens.

This mom was an antivaxxer, but changed her mind. Now she busts myths for other parents

As a new mother almost 20 years ago, a woman in Alberta fell victim to online misinformation about vaccines. Today she’s a pro-vaccine advocate, and uses her past experiences to inform vaccine-hesitant parents

'No chains': Elenore Sturko speaks out after ousting from B.C. Conservative caucus

Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Elenore Sturko alleges her "socially liberal beliefs" were silenced in the B.C. Conservative Party.

3 problems with the temporary foreign worker program and 3 possible fixes, according to experts

For years, economists, advocates and others have raised concerns about the program and the degree to which some employers have come to rely on it. Here’s a look at some of the problems — and some potential solutions.

Testing planned after 30 deer found dead within 2 weeks in Grand Forks, B.C.

Grand Forks Wildlife Association says testing will be done for bluetongue and epizootic hemorrhagic disease, which killed a large number of California bighorn sheep in the region in 2021.

Changes to B.C. Timber Sales as province's forest industry faces pressure: minister

British Columbia's forestry industry is "under pressure from all sides," prompting the provincial government to bring in changes to expand the role of B.C. Timber Sales, including allowing some communities to manage their own forest resources.

2 people arrested, released at B.C. ostrich farm facing cull over avian flu

Two people have been arrested at the B.C. farm where the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is expected to begin culling ostriches, after some of the flock was infected with avian flu about 10 months ago. 

Search for missing boy in southern Alberta near B.C. border enters 3rd day

RCMP says Darius Macdougall was last seen walking with his family south of Crowsnest Pass, near Island Lake Provincial Recreation Area's campground.