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Woman headbutted in assault at mall, Nanaimo RCMP say

Woman headbutted in assault at mall, Nanaimo RCMP say

Mounties in Nanaimo are looking for a man who allegedly kicked a dog and headbutted a woman during an incident at a mall last week.

New UBC study reveals health dangers when extreme heat and smoke collide

New UBC study reveals health dangers when extreme heat and smoke collide

Four charged after B.C. police uncover arsenal of guns, 20,000 rounds of ammunition

Four charged after B.C. police uncover arsenal of guns, 20,000 rounds of ammunition

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Cool weather, rain expected to aid B.C. fire fight but drought persists in northeast

Cool weather, rain expected to aid B.C. fire fight but drought persists in northeast

B.C. outdoor organization warns against ‘viral’ voicemail advice

B.C. outdoor organization warns against ‘viral’ voicemail advice

B.C. woman loses tens of thousands of dollars to ‘complex bank scam’

B.C. woman loses tens of thousands of dollars to ‘complex bank scam’

Orcas use kelp tools to groom and bond off B.C.’s coast, study suggests

Orcas use kelp tools to groom and bond off B.C.’s coast, study suggests

B.C. professor trapped in Iran says Canada has offered ‘almost nothing’ to help

B.C. professor trapped in Iran says Canada has offered ‘almost nothing’ to help

Hudson’s Bay receives approval for sale of three leases to B.C. mall owner Ruby Liu

Hudson’s Bay receives approval for sale of three leases to B.C. mall owner Ruby Liu

SUV rolls into B.C. lake, police say alcohol a factor

SUV rolls into B.C. lake, police say alcohol a factor

‘Count me as skeptical’: Eby open to conversations with Smith on pipelines, doubtful private proponent will come forward

‘Count me as skeptical’: Eby open to conversations with Smith on pipelines, doubtful private proponent will come forward

Mark Carney on Iran strikes: ‘Return immediately to the negotiating table’

Mark Carney on Iran strikes: ‘Return immediately to the negotiating table’

‘She is full of life’: B.C. dog shares adventures and compassion after losing both eyesOpens in new window

‘I couldn’t stop smiling’: B.C. woman finds whales on treasure hunt for joy

‘I couldn’t stop smiling’: B.C. woman finds whales on treasure hunt for joy

June 17, 2025 at 1:03PM EDT

‘The coolest thing ever’: B.C. couple’s underwater proposal includes treasure chest and sea turtle

‘The coolest thing ever’: B.C. couple’s underwater proposal includes treasure chest and sea turtle

June 13, 2025 at 5:02PM EDT

‘So low’: Nanaimo RCMP investigating theft of children’s skateboards, scooters

‘So low’: Nanaimo RCMP investigating theft of children’s skateboards, scooters

Man arrested after ‘extremely violent incident’ in Nanaimo, B.C.

Man arrested after ‘extremely violent incident’ in Nanaimo, B.C.

B.C. Realtor who ‘intentionally undermined’ client has licence cancelled, must pay $120KOpens in new window

Tenants rally to stop ‘profit-motivated’ eviction of East Vancouver senior

Tenants rally to stop ‘profit-motivated’ eviction of East Vancouver senior

June 11, 2025 at 7:42PM EDT

East Vancouver Safeway redevelopment approved despite affordability concerns

East Vancouver Safeway redevelopment approved despite affordability concerns

June 11, 2025 at 6:35PM EDT

Checkers beat Canucks 4-3 in OT to force Game 6 in Calder Cup finalOpens in new window

Man arrested after crashing stolen car into police vehicle in Langford, B.C.

Man arrested after crashing stolen car into police vehicle in Langford, B.C.

June 23, 2025 at 5:38PM EDT

Lapu-Lapu Day fundraiser will unite 10 chefs for celebration of Filipino food in Vancouver

Lapu-Lapu Day fundraiser will unite 10 chefs for celebration of Filipino food in Vancouver

June 23, 2025 at 5:35PM EDT

Satellite imagery shows Iranian nuclear facilities before and after strikesOpens in new window

Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA Finals MVP after championship winOpens in new window

Severe storm in northern Ontario causes widespread damageOpens in new window

Winning shots from the National Geographic Traveller U.K. 2025Opens in new window

Ont. family shares story of having 15-pound baby

Ont. family shares story of having 15-pound baby

A family in Bracebridge is spreading awareness about large infant pregnancies after the birth of a 15 pound and 10 ounce baby last year.

Top public servants unanimously opposed ‘big bang’ pay switchover for public service

Top public servants unanimously opposed ‘big bang’ pay switchover for public service

Appeal court certifies lawsuit against gunmaker after 2018 Toronto mass shooting

Appeal court certifies lawsuit against gunmaker after 2018 Toronto mass shooting

Man on Canada-wide driving prohibition facing charges after numerous hit-and-runs

Man on Canada-wide driving prohibition facing charges after numerous hit-and-runs

St. John’s, N.L., streets won’t be named for people, to avoid problematic legacies

St. John’s, N.L., streets won’t be named for people, to avoid problematic legacies

Brazen killing in Surrey parking lot was paid hit, B.C. judge says

Brazen killing in Surrey parking lot was paid hit, B.C. judge says

Missing 6-year-old in northern Alberta found dead

Missing 6-year-old in northern Alberta found dead

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‘Simply rhetoric’: Trump’s Iran strike claims questionedOpens in new window

London woman off insulin for Type 1 diabetes after a single dose of experimental manufactured stem cellsOpens in new window

‘Ozempic babies’ and birth control: U.K. warning raises concerns over weight-loss drugsOpens in new window

Mark Carney on Iran strikes: ‘Return immediately to the negotiating table’ Opens in new window

These once-rare plants popular during the pandemic are now popping up at retailers across CanadaOpens in new window

Hidden costs of home ownership that most people forget to budget forOpens in new window

Canada’s Governor General calls for Hudson’s Bay artifacts to be returned to Indigenous communities Opens in new window

What to expect for the start of summer, according to a senior climatologistOpens in new window

Tom Mulcair: Carney can take on Trump, but he’s got big challenges at home, tooOpens in new window

Condo sales, construction crater in Canada’s two biggest markets, data showOpens in new window

‘Fed up with Trump rhetoric’: U.S. city renames street to honour Canada Opens in new window

Tracking wildfire hotspots, smoke forecasts and air quality across CanadaOpens in new window

‘I didn’t get into politics for my pension,’ says Conservative MP who stepped down so Poilievre can run for a seatOpens in new window

Eric Ham: At G7 summit, Trump got the spotlight, but it’s Carney that got the winOpens in new window

‘It never comes back to you’: Corrupt Service Ontario worker brags about her role in a scheme to sell stolen carsOpens in new window

Canadians’ budget tighter than Americans on food: LegerOpens in new window

Ministers defend Carney’s ‘nation-building’ bill and efforts for Parliament to expedite it, despite objections Opens in new window

‘Disgusting:’ Ford speaks out after all but one suspect in $50M Toronto-area drug bust released on bailOpens in new window

Father’s Day prank goes viral as 200 Texas dads get duped into wearing the same shirt to churchOpens in new window

This is what a retail analyst thinks about Walmart Canada lowering prices for hundreds of itemsOpens in new window