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B.C. expected to play 'extremely important' role as federal NDP faces uncertain future

May 22 , 2025 at 09:20:30 a.m. PDT • :

Kelowna resident and former federal NDP candidate Cade Desjarlais said the party needs a working-class reset, a leader in that mould and a strong focus on B.C..

Blaze at Prince George apartment building displaces 50 residents

May 22 , 2025 at 07:55:56 a.m. PDT • :

The blaze broke out shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday near D.P. Todd Secondary School and quickly engulfed the top floor of a three-storey apartment building, sending a thick plume of black smoke into the sky.

RCMP leader accused suspended Coquitlam officers of mounting 'campaign of hate'

May 22 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

The head of Coquitlam's RCMP detachment accused three of his officers of waging "a campaign of hate" in an email sent to staff after the first of the accused Mounties publicly defended himself against allegations of homophobia, racism and sexism.

B.C. is getting a new area code this weekend

May 21 , 2025 at 01:30:18 p.m. PDT • :

B.C. is about to get a new 257 area code on Saturday, May 24. Here's what you need to know.

Pink salmon return expected to boost local fisheries, wildlife

May 21 , 2025 at 08:45:31 p.m. PDT • :

Pink salmon are set to return to the Fraser River in record numbers this year, with the run expected to begin in August. As Jon Hernandez reports, it could provide a much-needed boost to fisheries and local wildlife.

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May 21 , 2025 at 07:21:26 p.m. PDT • :

#TheMoment B.C. students made the world's largest Nanaimo Bar

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May 21 , 2025 at 02:56:43 p.m. PDT • :

Community lockdown and patrols to continue in Lower Post, B.C.

May 22 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Girls and young women need better access to mental health care, StatsCan report suggests

May 21 , 2025 at 10:53:48 a.m. PDT • :

Canada Post rejects union's offer to delay potential strike

May 21 , 2025 at 11:15:11 a.m. PDT • :

This UBC grad won Jeopardy! on Tuesday night. Who is Brendan Liaw?

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