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B.C. snowpack lowest in 50 years

B.C. snowpack lowest in 50 years

The snowpack is averaging 63 per cent of normal across the province as of April 1 — the lowest average since 1970. The data comes as the Ottawa warns of a potentially devastating wildfire season.
B.C. man acquitted in red light crash that killed baby

B.C. man acquitted in red light crash that killed baby

Seyed Ramin Moshfeghi Zadeh, who ran a red light, was charged with dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm. 
B.C. building code changes allow for higher mass timber buildings

B.C. building code changes allow for higher mass timber buildings

New mass timber buildings in B.C. can now reach up to 18 storeys for residential and office towers
B.C. HVAC company suspended from door-to-door sales

B.C. HVAC company suspended from door-to-door sales

Door-to-door sales must disclose final prices, including interest, says Consumer Protection BC
B.C. man acquitted of manslaughter in house party fight

B.C. man acquitted of manslaughter in house party fight

Andrew Steve Alphonse was acquitted in the 2020 death of Richard Henry, 53, after the latter repeatedly tried to start a fight at a house party in Duncan, B.C.
Apprenticeship programs target women, newcomers in B.C. construction

Apprenticeship programs target women, newcomers in B.C. construction

Funding, diversity and modernization can help address trades shortages, experts say.
Interprovincial drug bust ends in 9-year sentence for Burnaby man

Interprovincial drug bust ends in 9-year sentence for Burnaby man

Police say Burnaby's Nikola Galic, 27, was the 'primary focus' of a complex investigation into a drug-trafficking organization moving kilogram levels of cocaine and methamphetamine from B.C. to parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Rob Shaw: Surrey policing dispute heats up again as mayor spurns $250M offer

Rob Shaw: Surrey policing dispute heats up again as mayor spurns $250M offer

Mayor Brenda Locke prepares to play election-time game of chicken with BC NDP
Tight-knit series ends in heartbreak for Burnaby-based U18 hockey team

Tight-knit series ends in heartbreak for Burnaby-based U18 hockey team

The Vancouver North East Chiefs fell short of a second trip in three years to the TELUS Cup.
Pardon Me Program helps people get free of criminal records

Pardon Me Program helps people get free of criminal records

Removing a criminal record could mean individuals are able to volunteer at their child’s school, apply for housing or even gain employment.