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Vancouver could get $20 million to clean rainwater, prevent flooding

The $20 million from Ottawa would be used to meet Vancouver's ambitious target of filtering 90 per cent of all rain falling on the city by 2050.

Jul 13, 2021 2:03 PM Read more >

Heat warning returns to 8 B.C. regions

Beyond the rising temperatures, wildfires have led to special air quality statements in 22 regions across B.C. due to smoky skies.

Jul 13, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Taser, bean bag gun needed to stop man linked to sword attack in Vancouver: police

VANCOUVER — Two people have been treated in hospital for life-threatening injuries in what Vancouver police say started with one man attacking another with a sword.

Jul 13, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

B.C. announces $860.8M for Richmond Hospital upgrade

The new acute care tower is expected to be ready for patients in 2028

Jul 13, 2021 10:20 AM Read more >

25 to 30 Sei whales spotted off Vancouver Island, not seen in such numbers for decades

'Simply astounding and yes, I cried, just a quiet little bit'

Jul 13, 2021 10:16 AM Read more >

About 160 unmarked graves found at Penelakut Island residential school site, tribe says

The school opened in 1889 and was run by the Catholic Church.

Jul 13, 2021 10:05 AM Read more >

5 dead in Kelowna crane collapse, one body still unrecovered

'Yesterday was a tragic day,' says Kelowna RCMP Insp. Adam MacIntosh.

Jul 13, 2021 4:00 AM Read more >

Tonnes of oil, diesel pumped from leaking B.C. shipwreck 53 years after sinking

The 147-metre cargo ship went down in Nootka Sound in 1968.

Jul 12, 2021 4:59 PM Read more >

B.C. firefighter in ICU after suffering severe burns battling Sparks Lake blaze

The man is currently in stable condition in Vancouver, according to the BC Wildfire Service.

Jul 12, 2021 4:46 PM Read more >

Mom's five-hour wait for paramedics unacceptable, North Van man says

More paramedics are coming to North Vancouver, says MLA

Jul 12, 2021 4:20 PM Read more >