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Taxes would jump at least 9.5% for the next five years

The collection of thousands of customers' biometric information for merchandise theft control was not warranted or explained, B.C.'s privacy commissioner has found.

Forty unmarked graves of children have been identified at the former site of St. Augustine’s Residential School in Sechelt. "For now we want to pause, stand still, and reflect. For the children we have found ‘We are going to let them rest right now,'" says hiwus yalxwemult (Chief Lenora Joe).

Wildfire forecasters and meteorologists are looking to B.C.'s spring to determine what type of fire season will spark.

As Canadian cities look for ways to combat violence on public transit, experts say strategies south of the border that combine law enforcement, social supports and community engagement could offer new solutions.

As she does in all her roles, the actress looks to find as much of herself in the character to bring that person to life.

A new park on Bowen Island has prompted early opposition, but Metro staff say getting critical feedback is part of the public consultation process to make a park that works for everyone.

Metro Vancouver's board has directed staff to adjust its upcoming budget to soften a rising tax burden on residents by boosting fees to developers. The proposal would see that annual fee increase drop to an average of $851 per household by 2026.

VICTORIA — British Columbia wants to work with the federal government to ensure prescription drugs are available to Canadians and don't end up sold over the internet to American customers, Health Minister Adrian Dix said Wednesday.

But municipalities report a higher number of approved projects are delaying the start of construction