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25 to 30 Sei whales spotted off Vancouver Island, not seen in such numbers for decades

'Simply astounding and yes, I cried, just a quiet little bit'

Jul 13, 2021 10:16 AM Read more >

About 160 unmarked graves found at Penelakut Island residential school site, tribe says

The school opened in 1889 and was run by the Catholic Church.

Jul 13, 2021 10:05 AM Read more >

5 dead in Kelowna crane collapse, one body still unrecovered

'Yesterday was a tragic day,' says Kelowna RCMP Insp. Adam MacIntosh.

Jul 13, 2021 4:00 AM Read more >

Tonnes of oil, diesel pumped from leaking B.C. shipwreck 53 years after sinking

The 147-metre cargo ship went down in Nootka Sound in 1968.

Jul 12, 2021 4:59 PM Read more >

B.C. firefighter in ICU after suffering severe burns battling Sparks Lake blaze

The man is currently in stable condition in Vancouver, according to the BC Wildfire Service.

Jul 12, 2021 4:46 PM Read more >

Mom's five-hour wait for paramedics unacceptable, North Van man says

More paramedics are coming to North Vancouver, says MLA

Jul 12, 2021 4:20 PM Read more >

Multiple dead in crane collapse in downtown Kelowna

BC Coroners Service, WorkSafeBC conducting their own concurrent investigation.

Jul 12, 2021 3:39 PM Read more >

Underwater hydro cables to Vancouver Island damaged or out of service

VANCOUVER — BC Hydro says it's working to repair a damaged underwater cable that delivers power to Vancouver Island.

Jul 12, 2021 3:10 PM Read more >

New chair for B.C. Human Rights Tribunal

Emily Ohler advised UN on policy, legal and procedural matters

Jul 12, 2021 1:26 PM Read more >

Harry Neufeld, B.C.'s former chief electoral officer, dies after battle with cancer

VICTORIA — Elections BC has announced the death of the province's former chief electoral officer. A statement from Elections BC says it acknowledges with sadness the passing of Harold Neufeld.

Jul 12, 2021 12:49 PM Read more >

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