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More than 20,000 pounds of garbage removed from riverside homeless camps

Two camps taken down last week on the banks of the Fraser and Chilliwack rivers

Dec 12, 2017 1:45 PM Read more >

New fighter-jet competition to have national ‘economic interest’ requirement

Trudeau government wants to replace Canada’s aging CF-18s with 88 new fighters by as early as 2025

Dec 12, 2017 1:40 PM Read more >

B.C. polygamous leader argues charge should be dropped in charter challenge

Winston Blackmore argues some of the evidence shouldn’t be used against him

Dec 12, 2017 12:15 PM Read more >

B.C. dog owners warn about chain collars after puppy almost strangled

Young Rottweiler pup couldn’t breathe after another dog caught tooth on his collar

Dec 12, 2017 11:40 AM Read more >

Accused NYC subway bomber expected to face federal charges

Akayed Ullah, 27, was charged Tuesday with terrorism and weapons related charges

Dec 12, 2017 11:10 AM Read more >

Strategy announced for Indigenous cancer care

Various stakeholders have come together to provide a road map from prevention to survivorship

Dec 12, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

B.C. Conservatives applaud Site C decision

B.C. Conservatives happy with government decision to proceed

Dec 12, 2017 10:10 AM Read more >

Hwy. 1 avalanche improvements promise less delays

B.C.’s new remote avalanche-control systems near Revelstoke are ready for avalanche season

Dec 12, 2017 9:10 AM Read more >

Cape Scott Lighthouse keeper experiences near wolf attack

He now has some important advice to give about his encounter

Dec 12, 2017 9:02 AM Read more >

Nanaimo votes to ban plastic bags

City councillors voted in favour of banning the bags on Monday, but staff have yet to determine whether or not they have the authority to impose a ban.

Dec 12, 2017 8:45 AM Read more >