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Lack of powder silences Vancouver's historic Nine O'Clock Gun indefinitely

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver parks board says the city's historic Nine O'Clock Gun is being silenced by a lack of explosive powder that's needed to fire it.

Feb 10, 2022 1:25 PM Read more >

B.C., Alberta backcountry users warned of avalanche dangers

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — A special public avalanche warning has been issued for parts of British Columbia and Alberta's backcountry about the potential for triggering large avalanches.

Feb 10, 2022 1:05 PM Read more >

Telus CEO says 5G deployment "a marathon not a sprint"

VANCOUVER — As Telus Corp. accelerates investments into its 5G network, CEO Darren Entwistle expects commercialization to take time while the company focuses on developing the right product services and applications.

Feb 10, 2022 12:06 PM Read more >

Three charged after police investigation nets $30M in drugs

Charges have been approved against three men after a sweeping police investigation that resulted in the seizure of $30 million in drugs in 2020, including high-concentration fentanyl.

Feb 10, 2022 12:01 PM Read more >

Trades worker shortage worsens through pandemic

An estimated 64,000 additional tradespeople will be needed in B.C. over the next 10 years

Feb 10, 2022 10:03 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island First Nation ready to search for unmarked graves at former school

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — A Vancouver Island First Nation says it has taken the first steps toward locating possible unmarked graves at the former site of the Alberni Indian Residential School.

Feb 10, 2022 9:52 AM Read more >

B.C.-wide recall of chicken nuggets due to salmonella

Check your fridge!

Feb 10, 2022 8:06 AM Read more >

Lytton gets funding to help cover lost tax revenue, repair infrastructure and replace bylaws destroyed in wildfire

More money is flowing to the Village of Lytton as it tries to rebuild after the last summer's wildfire

Feb 10, 2022 7:52 AM Read more >

Zim Kingston, which spilled containers into sea, leaves Canadian waters, heads to Hong Kong

The Zim Kingston container ship is sailing west to Hong Kong, with an expected arrival on Feb. 21.

Feb 9, 2022 6:55 PM Read more >

Bear Henry turns up safe, survived on 'beans and snow' on Caycuse Mountain

A missing person last heard from about two and a half months ago has turned up safe, after getting stuck on top of Caycuse Mountain near Cowichan Lake.

Feb 9, 2022 6:00 PM Read more >