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B.C. 'ammonia' leak spurs evacuations, road closure, turns out to be carbon dioxide

B.C. 'ammonia' leak spurs evacuations, road closure, turns out to be carbon dioxide

PORT MOODY, B.C. — Police in Port Moody, B.C., say a gas leak from a truck that shut down a major road and triggered evacuations is believed to involve carbon dioxide, and not toxic ammonia as first suspected.
Police warn of fake banker scam after B.C. senior defrauded of $9K

Police warn of fake banker scam after B.C. senior defrauded of $9K

BURNABY, B.C. — Mounties in Burnaby are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect believed to have defrauded a senior of thousands of dollars by posing as a bank employee.
One storm moving inland, two to go, in B.C.'s Christmas week battering

One storm moving inland, two to go, in B.C.'s Christmas week battering

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says the first of a series of Christmas week storms forecast for British Columbia's coast is moving inland, after bringing 140 km/h winds to some exposed coastal areas.
Brothers lose lawsuit against BC Hydro over power pole replacement

Brothers lose lawsuit against BC Hydro over power pole replacement

They argued that the installation of a new pole harmed fish in a nearby creek.
In the province's top court, an Indigenous mother continues her fight for justice

In the province's top court, an Indigenous mother continues her fight for justice

After her $150,000 discrimination award was overturned, ‘Justine’ spent three days in the B.C. Court of Appeal. The outcome could have far-reaching impacts for Indigenous families.
Court rules B.C. law to push through Vancouver housing project is unconstitutional

Court rules B.C. law to push through Vancouver housing project is unconstitutional

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled that a law passed by the provincial government to stave off opposition to a supportive housing development in the Vancouver neighbourhood of Kitsilano is unconstitutional.
Skiers spent 10 minutes buried in B.C. avalanche before rescue

Skiers spent 10 minutes buried in B.C. avalanche before rescue

An avalanche occurred Monday afternoon, prompting emergency crews to head to the area.
B.C. man charged after tractor rollover during SOGI protest

B.C. man charged after tractor rollover during SOGI protest

Prosecutors have pressed three criminal charges against a man involved in a dramatic 2023 rollover of a tractor on a B.C. highway after protesting against sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) programs in public schools.
B.C. man charged over tractor crash with police during 2023 anti-SOGI protest

B.C. man charged over tractor crash with police during 2023 anti-SOGI protest

SURREY, B.C. — Mounties say a Chilliwack, B.C., man has been charged with three criminal offences after a crash between a tractor and BC Highway Patrol vehicle during a 2023 protest.
More than 280 million trees planted in 2024 in B.C., focus on fire-damaged areas

More than 280 million trees planted in 2024 in B.C., focus on fire-damaged areas

VICTORIA — British Columbia's forests ministry says more than 280 million trees were planted in the province this year.