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B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad to face scheduled leadership review amid infighting

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad is set to face a leadership review this summer as the province's centre-right party is embroiled by allegations of blackmail and by two splinter parties.

TransLink says fare enforcement blitz has led to millions in cost savings

Metro Vancouver's transit authority is touting a recent increase in fare enforcement as a way it is saving money each month, but a transit advocate says the easiest way to reduce fare evasion would be to get a lower-income fare program in place.

Abbotsford Canucks capture American Hockey League championship after thrilling comeback

The Canucks become the first Canadian team to win the Calder Cup since the Toronto Marlies did it in 2017-18.

LNG Canada achieves first production of liquefied natural gas in Kitimat, B.C.

LNG Canada says it has 'safely achieved its first production' of liquefied natural gas at its facility in Kitimat, B.C.

Fearing history forgotten, B.C. groups call for learning centre to honour Air India bombing victims

Nigerian judge convicts man of sextorting B.C. teen who died by suicide

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said Olukeye Adedayo was sentenced last week to prison terms totalling 76 years, after offences that the RCMP said resulted in the boy's "sudden death" in February 2023.

New West to vote on controversial overdose prevention site

New West council will vote Monday evening on whether to extend the Starship Health Contact Centre's permit for another 18 months.

Orcas use kelp tools to groom and bond off B.C.'s coast, study suggests

Southern resident killer whales are using kelp for what scientists suspect are both hygienic and social purposes.

Climate change is prolonging allergy season, B.C. doctors say

A B.C. allergist and doctor say that climate change is worsening patients' allergy symptoms and prolonging allergy season.

Judge refuses to allow more avian flu tests on ostriches at B.C. farm

The Federal Court of Appeal is refusing to allow the owners of a British Columbia ostrich farm to conduct further testing of their flock for avian flu in a bid to avert a cull ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

PWHL mock draft: Who could your favourite team pick on Tuesday?

The 1st overall pick is not as clear cut this season in the PWHL, compared to the last two drafts, when the Minnesota Frost selected Taylor Heise and New York Sirens picked Sarah Fillier. New York has the top pick again this year. The draft begins at 7 p.m. ET.

'Like my big brother': Survivor of Banff rockfall says friend who died saved him

33-year-old Hamza Benhilal of Surrey, B.C., was identified by his friend and roommate Khaled Elgamal as the second victim of a fatal rockfall in Banff National Park on June 19.

Hudson's Bay receives approval for sale of 3 leases to B.C. mall owner Ruby Liu

The B.C. billionaire looking to turn Hudson’s Bay’s old digs into her own retail empire left court Monday with the beginnings of her venture in hand — and a looming fight that could curtail her full ambitions.

Second Banff rockfall victim identified as 33-year-old Surrey man

Two people were killed and three seriously injured in a massive rockfall that struck numerous hikers near Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park on Thursday and, after an overnight search, Parks Canada officials said Friday they are confident no one else is buried in the debris.

Nanaimo debates joining municipalities that ban invasive species

The City of Nanaimo might soon join a list of municipalities that prohibit the sale and distribution of invasive plants, in absence of province-wide laws on the matter. 

Surrey crash sends 14-year-old boy to hospital

Surrey police say a hit-and-run collision near Holland Park sent a boy to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle was later found and the driver was arrested, according to police.

B.C. Premier Eby says he's not opposed to privately backed oil pipeline to north coast

B.C. Premier David Eby says he wouldn't be opposed to a pipeline to the northern coast if it were proposed by a private backer. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the project could generate billions.

Air travel complaints backlog could soar to 126,000 by 2028

Figures from the Canadian Transportation Agency — obtained under Access to Information and provided to Go Public — show that a backlog of 87,000 air passenger complaints could increase by 45 per cent over next three years

Canada is facing a housing crisis. Could it take a page from Europe?

While Europe struggles with similar trends to Canada of rising rents and skyrocketing home prices, experts say social housing models like Austria’s are among the best defence against a growing affordability crisis.

Residents, businesses along Surrey-Langley SkyTrain route brace for change

SkyTrain route that connects King George station to Langley City Centre expected to operate in 2029. Some residents are split on what changes it might bring to the community, while businesses must navigate construction along Fraser Highway.