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3 Metro Vancouver community news outlets to close as parent company cites 'financial challenges'
Glacier Media has announced the upcoming closure of three community news outlets that collectively cover stories local to New Westminster, Burnaby, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam.
Fewer B.C. residents travelling south into Washington state, data suggests
Southbound border traffic has dropped since inauguration day, down as much as 45 per cent over the Family Day long weekend. Whatcom County officials believe the trend is likely a combination of the low Canadian dollar and political tensions.
What are earthquake aftershocks?
Aftershocks can be felt following a strong earthquake. CBC News explains what they are and what you can expect.
RCMP's discipline board refuses to step aside for referring to impugned Mounties as 'Three Amigos'
The members of an RCMP disciplinary tribunal tasked with hearing allegations of sexism and racism against a trio of Coquitlam Mounties say they don't need to step aside for having referred to the men as the "Three Amigos."
Teen convicted of manslaughter in 2022 Surrey stabbing death
The convicted teen, whose name is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was found guilty earlier this month and is scheduled to appear for a sentencing hearing in March.
3 injured in Abbotsford accident involving police car
Police say impairment is being considered as a factor in a Thursday afternoon crash that sent two officers and a civilian driver to hospital.
ABC Vancouver announces its candidates for 2-seat byelection
The candidates for Vancouver’s April 5 byelection are set, with Ken Sim’s ABC Vancouver party running VPD union boss Ralph Kaisers and ex-B.C. United candidate Jaime Stein.
Charges approved in fatal collision on Hwy 1 in West Vancouver: police
Charges have been approved in a head-on collision that killed two people, West Vancouver police say.
Charges approved in back-to-back hit-and-runs that sent woman to hospital: RCMP
Female pedestrian still recovering after being hit twice in one night.
More vacancies but higher average rent prices forecast for Metro Vancouver: CMHC
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says new pricier rental units entering the market over the next couple of years will drive up the average cost of rent, but that a decrease in overall demand will help affordability.
2nd case of measles related to Air Canada flight last week confirmed in B.C.'s Lower Mainland
Vancouver Coastal Health said members of the public may have been exposed to the virus if they were on Air Canada Flight 66 arriving on Feb. 11 or in the international arrivals area of Vancouver International Airport between 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. that day.
Pounding rain, damaging winds expected to batter parts of B.C. through Wednesday
Environment Canada has issued warnings for much of Vancouver Island, Howe Sound, the Sunshine Coast and eastern and northern sections of Metro Vancouver.
Vancouver police Chief Adam Palmer retiring after a decade at the helm
Vancouver Chief Const. Adam Palmer has announced he will retire at the end of April after 37 years with the department, including almost a decade in the top job.
Swim clubs push back against plan to shrink Vancouver Aquatic Centre pool
A proposed plan to replace the Vancouver Aquatic Centre’s 50-metre pool with one half that size is facing growing opposition from swimmers, coaches and competitive clubs who say the move will severely limit training and competition opportunities in the city.
Chilliwack, B.C., farmers worry uncleared ditches harming ability to grow food
Farmer David Dyck said he's been trying to connect with the city, province and even federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to find out if and when the ditches will be cleared, only to be stuck in a revolving door of bureaucracy as agencies pass him off to each other.
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B.C.-based mixed martial artist Bibiano Fernandes to retire
Bibiano Fernandes, who lives and trains in Langley, B.C., will fight his last fight in Qatar on Thursday.
CBC Investigates
WorkSafeBC opens 3rd investigation into accidents at Oakridge construction site
Search warrants obtained by CBC reveal the existence of a WorkSafeBC investigation into a third accident at the Oakridge construction site — as well as efforts by prime contractor EllisDon to counter allegations the massive project is plagued by a failure to protect worker safety.
Ukrainian newcomers struggle to renew passports amidst looming visa deadline
Many Ukrainians who were granted temporary Canadian visas to escape their war-torn country are now struggling to meet the requirements to get an extension. And the deadline is fast approaching.
3 B.C. RCMP members seek recusal of conduct board over 'disparaging' email
Three RCMP officers stationed in Coquitlam, B.C., who face possible dismissal over their participation in allegedly racist and derogatory group chats, want a code of conduct board panel replaced over an email referring to the Mounties as the "three amigos."
As a child, American Grammy-nominee Neko Case thought she was Canadian. She still feels close to the country
Neko Case's childhood and path to becoming a Grammy-nominated musician are detailed in her new memoir, The Harder I Fight The More I Love You, available now.
Suspect arrested after unprovoked stranger attacks in Surrey, B.C.
Police in Surrey, B.C., say they have arrested a suspect believed to be involved in two unprovoked stranger assaults last week.
Cleanup continues in New Westminster as residents remain without power after water main break
Crews are still working to clean up after a water main break in New Westminster wreaked havoc on the area Thursday night. Metro Vancouver says a three-foot diameter pipe burst just before midnight on Francis Way, flowing onto East Columbia Street.
B.C. health authorities confirm new measles case in the Lower Mainland
A Fraser Health resident contracted measles abroad and health officials say the exposure risk is linked to Air Canada Flight 66 and YVR's international arrivals area.
B.C. acupuncturist who sexually assaulted his patients gets 2 years community time
A Surrey, B.C., acupuncturist who sexually assaulted two of his patients has been handed a jail sentence of two years less a day to be served in the community and three years of probation.
Vancouver Coun. Rebecca Bligh kicked out of ABC caucus
ABC Vancouver's statement says that Bligh "... is not aligned with the shared priorities and team-oriented approach that defines ABC."