Vancouver mayor, city councillors to meet with federal officials in Ottawa
VANCOUVER -- The City of Vancouver says Mayor Ken Sim and two city councillors will travel to Ottawa this week to meet with senior federal officials.
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Heiltsuk Nation ratification feast brings written constitution into force
First Nations leaders and delegates from around British Columbia are slated to attend a ratification feast on Friday that will officially bring the Heiltsuk Nation's written constitution into effect.
Dr. Oz offers to relocate B.C. ostriches facing cull, but owners decline help
The operators of an ostrich farm in southeastern British Columbia say United States health official and former television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz has offered to save the birds from an impending cull by relocating them to his ranch in Florida.
With 8.7m birds dead, B.C. farmers assess avian flu toll, and worry about what's next
VANCOUVER -- There is a window of relief for British Columbia farmers from the devastating waves of avian flu, leaving them to assess the toll of outbreaks spanning more than three years that saw millions of birds culled at hundreds of farms.
B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA
British Columbia is reviewing health authority spending to ensure resources go to "critical patient services" and to minimize wasteful administrative costs.
Canadian police partner with AI in arms race against criminals. But at what cost?
VANCOUVER -- In one corner of the battle are criminals using artificial intelligence to generate child sexual abuse material -- and in the other, AI is being used to help hunt down the offenders.
Vancouver council approves pause on supporting housing, housing minister disappointed
VANCOUVER -- Vancouver's council has approved Mayor Ken Sim's plan to temporarily halt net new supportive housing projects in the city.
Vancouver council approves pause on supporting housing projects
VANCOUVER -- Vancouver's council has approved Mayor Ken Sim's plan to temporarily halt net new supportive housing projects in the city.
Heiltsuk Nation written constitution passes with 67 per cent of votes
VANCOUVER -- The Heiltsuk Nation has approved the adoption of a written constitution for the First Nation on British Columbia's central coast.
Invictus Games for wounded veterans kicks off in Vancouver with star-studded ceremony
VANCOUVER -- Entertainers and dignitaries led by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, officially kicked off the 2025 Invictus Games in British Columbia on Saturday in a star-studded opening ceremony.
B.C. Premier David Eby praises U.S.-Canada ties at Invictus Games opening ceremony
VANCOUVER -- British Columbia Premier David Eby did not shy away from mentioning the geopolitical climate between the United States and Canada as he addressed the crowd at the Invictus Games opening in Vancouver on Saturday.
Invictus Games 2025 kick off with star-studded opening ceremony in Vancouver
VANCOUVER -- The 2025 Invictus Games for injured military and service personnel has kicked off in Vancouver with a star-studded opening ceremony featuring artists Katy Perry, Roxane Bruneau, Noah Kahan, Nelly Furtado and Coldplay's Chris Martin.
BC Civil Liberties Association calls for review of MAID legislation
VANCOUVER -- The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is calling on the provincial and federal governments to review medically-assisted dying legislation to ensure proper safeguards are in place.
Surrey recount confirms B.C. New Democrats win election majority
VANCOUVER -- The British Columbia New Democrats have a majority government of 47 seats after a recount in the riding of Surrey-Guildford gave the party's candidate 22 more votes than the provincial Conservatives.
Surrey recount confirms B.C. New Democrats win election majority
VANCOUVER -- The British Columbia New Democrats have a majority government of 47 seats after a recount in the riding of Surrey-Guildford gave the party's candidate 22 more votes than the provincial Conservatives.
Results expected in B.C. election recounts, confirming if NDP keeps majority
VANCOUVER -- Judicial recounts in British Columbia's provincial election should wrap up today, confirming whether Premier David Eby's New Democrats hang onto their one-seat majority almost three weeks after the vote.
B.C. election judicial recount for Surrey-Guildford starts with 28 unreported ballots
SURREY, B.C. -- Election officials filed into an industrial building in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday to begin a judicial recount for the most narrowly won riding in British Columbia's election, starting with 28 extra ballots found to have gone unreported days after the vote.
Judicial recount in Surrey-Guildford underway, starting with 28 unreported ballots
SURREY, B.C. -- Election officials filed into an industrial building in Surrey, B.C., to begin a judicial recount for the most narrowly won riding in British Columbia's election, starting with 28 extra ballots found to have gone unreported days after the vote.
'Out of control': Room costs spike 10 times higher on Taylor Swift Canada show nights
VANCOUVER -- Taylor Swift fan Kelly Hall was elated when she beat the odds and was allocated three coveted tickets for The Eras Tour in Vancouver.
B.C. Greens' ex- leader Weaver thinks minority deal with NDP less likely than in 2017
VANCOUVER -- Former B.C. Green leader Andrew Weaver knows what it's like to form a minority government with the NDP, but says such a deal to create the province's next administration is less likely this time than seven years ago.
Eby says Rustad wants user-pays health in B.C. as voters break advance polling record
NDP Leader David Eby is accusing B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad of planning an "American-style" user-pays health care system for British Columbia as the provincial election campaign enters its latest stages.
B.C. Conservative leader reveals plans to address toxic drug crisis ahead of debate
VANCOUVER -- B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has laid out his solutions for the toxic drug crisis in the province, which include cutting wait times for voluntary treatment, a virtual program to connect people with addiction specialists and building "regional recovery communities" that would allow for 12-month live-in treatment.
Critics see drug debate tainted by politicization in B.C. election campaign
VANCOUVER -- When NDP Leader David Eby announced this month that the province would open "secure facilities" to provide involuntary care for people with severe drug addiction or mental health problems, it represented a moment of policy unity with the rival B.C. Conservatives ahead of the fall election.
Family phone plans hinder escape from domestic violence: Women's Shelters Canada
VANCOUVER -- Women's Shelters Canada is calling on phone companies to adjust how they respond to those escaping from domestic violence, saying the costs of changing a phone number and difficulties leaving a shared plan are key barriers for victims.