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B.C. records net loss of more than 8,600 in interprovincial migration in 2023

B.C. records net loss of more than 8,600 in interprovincial migration in 2023

British Columbia had more people moving out to other provinces in 2023 than those coming in the opposite direction for the first time in more than a decade, according to figures from Statistics Canada. The agency said B.C.
B.C. introduces bill for First Nations land acquisition, holding rights

B.C. introduces bill for First Nations land acquisition, holding rights

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that would give federally recognized First Nations the legal right to acquire and hold land in the province. B.C.
'The scale of the tragedy': 40,000 flags erected in Vancouver park to represent civilian deaths in Gaza

'The scale of the tragedy': 40,000 flags erected in Vancouver park to represent civilian deaths in Gaza

The United Nations estimates roughly 70 per cent of fatalities are of women and children.
Unstable nearby construction site forces evacuation of apartment in Kelowna, B.C.

Unstable nearby construction site forces evacuation of apartment in Kelowna, B.C.

KELOWNA, B.C. — More than 80 residents of a low-income apartment building in Kelowna, B.C., moved in just eight months ago but have now been told to leave over a "significant" risk to life and safety.
Man fatally stabbed in Victoria, second person injured, police say

Man fatally stabbed in Victoria, second person injured, police say

VICTORIA — Police in Victoria are investigating after one person was killed in an alleged stabbing and a second was seriously injured. They say officers were called to the 700-block of Pandora Avenue at approximately 4 a.m.
Two people dead in Kelowna, B.C., after gunshots and fire: Mounties

Two people dead in Kelowna, B.C., after gunshots and fire: Mounties

KELOWNA, B.C. — RCMP officers in Kelowna, B.C., are investigating after two bodies were found inside a local business following gunshots and a fire.
BC Energy Regulator issues discharge permit to FortisBC

BC Energy Regulator issues discharge permit to FortisBC

The permit allows effluent to be discharged in a few areas in Squamish in relation to the Eagle Mountain to Woodfibre Pipeline project.
Three youths arrested in stabbing death of teenager in Prince George, B.C.

Three youths arrested in stabbing death of teenager in Prince George, B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Mounties in Prince George say three youths were arrested after a 17-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death in the city.
Posts prompt Port Moody council to reconsider Middle East motion

Posts prompt Port Moody council to reconsider Middle East motion

Port Moody council passed a motion on Tuesday supporting Canada's official position advocating for peace in the Middle East.
Saskatchewan teachers hope to be back at bargaining table with government next week

Saskatchewan teachers hope to be back at bargaining table with government next week

REGINA — Saskatchewan teachers could return to the bargaining table as early as next week to work out their labour dispute with the province.