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Coast guard's North Pacific patrol uncovers shark finning, dark vessels

Coast guard's North Pacific patrol uncovers shark finning, dark vessels

VICTORIA — The Canadian Coast Guard ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier is back in its home port in Victoria after its crew swept the North Pacific for unreported and unregulated fishing.
RCMP seize 73 kilograms of cocaine during traffic stop east of Sicamous, B.C.

RCMP seize 73 kilograms of cocaine during traffic stop east of Sicamous, B.C.

SICAMOUS, B.C. — RCMP say a traffic stop in British Columbia's southern Interior led to the discovery of about 73 kilograms of cocaine in a vehicle. Insp. Lori Orstad with B.C.
North Vancouver declares state of local emergency, 3 homes evacuated after heavy rain

North Vancouver declares state of local emergency, 3 homes evacuated after heavy rain

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C.
Three taken to hospital after fight breaks out at New Westminster, B.C., casino

Three taken to hospital after fight breaks out at New Westminster, B.C., casino

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police are searching for a suspect after three people were stabbed at a casino in New Westminster, B.C., early Saturday morning.
Wind warning for B.C.'s south coast with gusts up to 90 km/h expected overnight

Wind warning for B.C.'s south coast with gusts up to 90 km/h expected overnight

Coastal British Columbia will see strong winds overnight with gusts that could reach speeds of between 90 and 110 kilometres per hour.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal Metro Vancouver school stabbing

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal Metro Vancouver school stabbing

SURREY, B.C. — A man charged in the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old in the parking lot of a Metro Vancouver high school two years ago has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
50 tonnes of 'fatbergs' removed from Richmond, B.C., sewers, Metro Vancouver says

50 tonnes of 'fatbergs' removed from Richmond, B.C., sewers, Metro Vancouver says

Workers in Metro Vancouver have chiselled away about 50 tonnes of so-called "fatbergs" that have clogged the sewer system and prompted a reminder to residents not to dump grease down the drain.
More rain in B.C. forecast, although 'nothing' compared to atmospheric river

More rain in B.C. forecast, although 'nothing' compared to atmospheric river

The District of North Vancouver is getting ready for another bout of rain after an atmospheric river weather system drenched B.C.'s south coast last weekend, triggering a mudslide and localized flooding that killed at least three people.
Coroner reports sharp spike in women and girls dying from illicit drugs in B.C.

Coroner reports sharp spike in women and girls dying from illicit drugs in B.C.

VICTORIA — Illicit drug deaths are down slightly in British Columbia from the same period last year, but the coroners service says women and girls are dying at a much higher rate.
Groups say Jewish students, staff at University of B.C. face hostile environment

Groups say Jewish students, staff at University of B.C. face hostile environment

VANCOUVER — A coalition of Jewish organizations says it is "deeply alarmed" by a rising tide of antisemitism at the University of British Columbia in recent weeks.
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