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Carney says he'll 'deliver for Canadians' after Liberals win another term

Father, mother, daughter, 5, killed in Vancouver festival attack, leave son behind

Accused in Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Day festival killings grappled with family loss in months before tragedy

The Vancouver man accused of murdering eight people by ploughing a vehicle into a crowded street celebration on Saturday night had been grappling for months with the impact of his brother's murder.

Dawson Creek RCMP seek public help as city's latest homicide victim identified

Dawson Creek RCMP are investigating a suspected homicide after the remains of a 24-year-old woman who had been reported missing weeks earlier were found.

Inquest into UVic student overdose hears heart-wrenching testimony from mother

Dr. Caroline McIntyre said the university 'lied' and published 'completely false' information about its response to her daughter Sidney McIntyre-Starko's overdose on campus.

Human remains found scattered along a rural property near Kamloops, B.C., police say

The RCMP are treating the discovery as suspicious.

Day of mourning held for workers killed last year in B.C.

WorkSafeBC says there were 146 claims last year for work-related deaths in the province, as the agency, members of the labour movement and others on Monday marked an annual day of mourning to honour those killed.

Wildland firefighting drones are being tested in B.C.

New Thunder Wasp drones are being tested for their ability to contribute to B.C.'s wildfire response.

Victoria among the NDP strongholds on Vancouver Island that are now battleground ridings

The New Democrats have held the federal riding of Victoria for the last 20 years, but the Liberals hope it will turn red. 

Coroner's inquest into UVic student's overdose death begins today

A coroner's inquest into a fatal overdose at the University of Victoria begins today. Sidney McIntyre-Starko was 18 when she died on campus in January 2024. The inquest will attempt to determine exactly what happened and to make recommendations to avoid future deaths in similar circumstances.

A cancer diagnosis can also be a 'financial double-whammy.' Here's what advocates want to change

Cancer can rob working age Canadians of their retirement savings. That's why this federal election, the Canadian Cancer Society is calling for tax changes and other solutions to boost affordability.

Blood donation appointments filling up in Vancouver following street festival tragedy

Canadian Blood Services says appointments to donate blood are filling up in Vancouver after an SUV tore through a Filipino street festival on Saturday, killing 11 and sending dozens to the hospital. 

Tricia Smith unanimously re-elected as president of Canadian Olympic Committee

Tricia Smith, a four-time Olympian and Olympic rowing silver medallist, was unanimously re-elected as president of the Canadian Olympic Committee on Sunday. She first took over the role in 2015.

This B.C. woman is internet-famous for chopping wood. So, she wrote a book about it

After three years of sharing her passion for chopping wood online, Nicole Coenen has released a book all about wood and how to chop it, titled Axe in Hand: A Woodchopper's Guide to Blades, Wood and Fire.

Little progress on Police Act reforms 3 years in, critics say

Three years after an all-party report gave provincial leaders recommendations to transform policing in British Columbia, critics say progress has stalled, with many critical steps yet to be taken.

This region nearly ran out of water. Locals and experts say other Canadian towns should pay attention

In 2022, B.C.’s Sunshine Coast declared a state of emergency because of drought, the first of its kind in the country. Experts warn it’s a situation that other regions will face in the coming years, particularly as the climate continues to change.

Hundreds of Americans accept B.C. man's social media invite, attend festival in Nanaimo

Months after a British Columbia man's social media invite to Americans went viral, hundreds showed up in Nanaimo, B.C., over the weekend to show their support for Canada.

Didn't register to vote? You can still do so on election day

It's not too late for Canadians looking to cast their ballot who haven't yet registered to vote — Elections Canada allows voters to register on election day at their polling station.

I work in forestry. I feel torn as a voter between my livelihood and climate action

Sager Bradley knows that climate action comes with a cost, both to governments and to taxpayers. But even though emissions policies could affect his paycheque, he wants to see federal action — because he doesn’t want a future of smoke-filled summer skies.

Vancouver School Board warns staff of potential privacy breach after 'fraudulent activity'

The Vancouver School Board says it is investigating a cybersecurity incident involving its online banking systems that may have exposed some employee information.