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B.C. community health workers ratify new four-year deal with province

A new four-year agreement between British Columbia's roughly 27,000 community health workers and the province has been ratified by union members.

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Washed-up boats in False Creek prompt safety concerns

Concerns are growing over multiple derelict boats that have washed up onto the shores of False Creek.

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Residents in B.C.'s Fraser Valley 'more hopeful' of escaping flooding after rains

Sandbags, dikes, and stacks of giants rocks appear to be doing their job holding back the Chilliwack River from flooding parts of Fraser Valley.

8h ago

Charge upgraded to second-degree murder after weekend homicide in Surrey

A 29-year-old man's charge in connection with a fatal shooting in Surrey over the weekend has been upgraded from manslaughter to second-degree murder.

9h ago

High-risk sex offender facing new charges, says VPD

A high-risk sex offender, about whom the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) issued a warning in November, is facing new charges.

9h ago

Merritt is gearing up for wildfire season, mayor says

Another year, another wildfire season, and some B.C. communities are looking to get a head start before any major blazes.

10h ago

Good Samaritan foils alleged purse-snatcher, Vancouver police say

A 41-year-old man has been arrested and charged after an alleged attempted purse-snatching that was foiled by a Good Samaritan, according to the VPD.

11h ago

Eby says he will sell B.C. as 'stable jurisdiction' during trade trip to China

A trade delegation headed by B.C. Premier David Eby will travel to China later this year in an effort to drum up business for the province.

11h ago

2 suspects arrested, charged with kidnapping senior in Vancouver

Police say two suspects have been charged with kidnapping after a home invasion in East Vancouver this week. The Vancouver Police Department responded to a 911 call about the incident around 9:15 p.m....

11h ago

Invasive grasses may pose deadly risk post-wildfire, UBC researcher says

A UBC researcher says invasive grasses are creeping into burnt landscapes years after wildfires and could fuel massive future fires, putting lives at risk.

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