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One man died after a fight outside a pub in Coquitlam, says IHIT

One man died after a fight outside a pub in Coquitlam, says IHIT

COQUITLAM, B.C. — The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says two men are in custody after a 35-year-old man was fatally stabbed outside a pub in Coquitlam, B.C. A release from IHIT says RCMP responded to a report of a fight around 9:42 p.m.
B.C. Realtor ordered to pay $286K over ‘repugnant’ misconduct

B.C. Realtor ordered to pay $286K over ‘repugnant’ misconduct

Alden Chand, who took $200,000 from neighbours to buy himself a home, is no longer licensed but may still face regulatory hearing, according to B.C. Financial Services Authority
A correction to a Jan. 30 story about B.C.'s new lieutenant-governor

A correction to a Jan. 30 story about B.C.'s new lieutenant-governor

A story that moved on Thursday, Jan. 30, about British Columbia's new lieutenant-governor incorrectly described the military personnel who provided a gun salute as troopers. In fact, they were gunners. The Canadian Press
Wendy Cocchia sworn in as B.C.'s 31st lieutenant-governor

Wendy Cocchia sworn in as B.C.'s 31st lieutenant-governor

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby has introduced British Columbia's new lieutenant-governor, saying Wendy Cocchia's lifelong leadership and dedication to community service sets an example for everyone.
Opinion: Is no amount of alcohol safe? Understanding risks and public health guidelines

Opinion: Is no amount of alcohol safe? Understanding risks and public health guidelines

Statistically, your risk for cancer goes up from the very first sip of alcohol. However, what's lost in this messaging is how much this risk is.
B.C. storms, drought drove record number of power outages in 2024

B.C. storms, drought drove record number of power outages in 2024

Power outages across British Columbia hit record levels in 2024, with three quarters of the province’s residents seeing their lights go out at least once, a new poll has found.
Reena Virk's killer arrested in Surrey for breaching parole conditions

Reena Virk's killer arrested in Surrey for breaching parole conditions

Kerry Marie Sim, formerly known as Kelly Ellard, was arrested Tuesday “without incident” in South Surrey.
Mother of murdered, dismembered B.C. man blasts killer in court

Mother of murdered, dismembered B.C. man blasts killer in court

Paris Laroche was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of 32-year-old Sidney Mantee, whose remains were disposed of in Nanaimo city parks and in the ocean
$20B TMX loan raises new questions over pipeline costs

$20B TMX loan raises new questions over pipeline costs

Posted to a government website Thursday, the loan breaches a government promise to stop spending more taxpayer money on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.
'Large avalanches' expected in many areas of B.C. over the weekend

'Large avalanches' expected in many areas of B.C. over the weekend

The warning comes as wintry conditions are set to hit the south coast of B.C. over the next few days.