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Logo and lights graphic by RCMP.

Pilfering starts just 40 minutes after new B.C. grocery store’s opening

12 shoplifting reports in first 3 days for new Prince George Buy-Low Foods

Logo and lights graphic by RCMP.
The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Second Dawson Creek body identified, two B.C. men remain missing

Darylyn Supernant was the cousin of Renee Didier, whose body was identified last month

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks Guardian Gisele Martin shares a moment with an old growth tree. The provincial government is currently accepting public submissions for plans for two conservancies in Clayoquot Sound following discussions with Ahousaht and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations. (Submitted photo)

B.C.’s ‘war in the woods’ battlegrounds to be permanently protected

10 new conservancies announced to protect Vancouver Island’s Clayoquot Sound

Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks Guardian Gisele Martin shares a moment with an old growth tree. The provincial government is currently accepting public submissions for plans for two conservancies in Clayoquot Sound following discussions with Ahousaht and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations. (Submitted photo)
A now closed fish farm within B.C.’s Discovery Islands region. Photo courtesy Sheri Beaulieu/Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance

Federal decision on controversial B.C. fish farms expected

Simultaneous announcements scheduled in Vancouver and Ottawa over future of industry

A now closed fish farm within B.C.’s Discovery Islands region. Photo courtesy Sheri Beaulieu/Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance
Many cities across B.C. recorded the hottest days of their histories during the ‘heat dome’ heatwave that blanketed much of the Pacific Northwest at the end June of 2021. (Black Press Media file photo)

Heat wave or heat dome? Experts weigh in on the difference

Not everyone agrees there’s a difference, but they all agree they will continue

Many cities across B.C. recorded the hottest days of their histories during the ‘heat dome’ heatwave that blanketed much of the Pacific Northwest at the end June of 2021. (Black Press Media file photo)
A WestJet logo is seen in the domestic check-in area at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, May 19, 2023. The WestJet Group has cancelled about 40 flights in anticipation of a possible strike by its aircraft maintenance workers on Thursday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

WestJet cancels multiple flights as mechanics strike looms

Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association poised to walk off the job as early as Thursday night

A WestJet logo is seen in the domestic check-in area at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, May 19, 2023. The WestJet Group has cancelled about 40 flights in anticipation of a possible strike by its aircraft maintenance workers on Thursday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid (97), is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

McDavid, Oilers beat Panthers 5-3 to force Game 6 in Stanley Cup final

Superstar captain has two goals and two assists in Edmonton win

Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid (97), is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
A person walks past signs showing Nijjar at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, May 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Modi effigy paraded in Vancouver on anniversary of Nijjar’s murder

B.C. temple leader’s death marked with mock murder trial outside the Indian consulate

A person walks past signs showing Nijjar at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, May 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Web Summit will begin hosting its final Collision tech conference in Toronto today. Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI" speaks at the Collision conference in Toronto on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

AI sci-fi doomsday scenario? Call this expert skeptical

‘That’s a sci-fi narrative and I am empathetic, but I just don’t think it’s true’

Web Summit will begin hosting its final Collision tech conference in Toronto today. Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI" speaks at the Collision conference in Toronto on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
The policy director for the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association says they will be filing a policy complaint with the Vancouver Police Department’s civilian oversight board, saying police used “excessive use of force” at a pro-Palestinian protest last month. Meghan McDermott, policy director for the BCCLA, speaks at a news conference outside Vancouver Police Department headquarters, in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, June 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Brieanna Charlebois

B.C. liberties group filing violent arrest complaint in pro-Palestine protest

May 31 incident involved blocked traffic at Vancouver intersection

The policy director for the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association says they will be filing a policy complaint with the Vancouver Police Department’s civilian oversight board, saying police used “excessive use of force” at a pro-Palestinian protest last month. Meghan McDermott, policy director for the BCCLA, speaks at a news conference outside Vancouver Police Department headquarters, in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, June 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Brieanna Charlebois
Former RCMP officer Bernie Herman exits the Court of King’s Bench in Prince Albert, Sask., Thursday, April 25, 2024. A judge is expected to give his sentencing decision today for a former Saskatchewan Mountie who shot and killed his lover in a park. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

Former Saskatchewan Mountie gets 11 years in shooting death of lover

Bernie Herman convicted in January of manslaughter in the death of 26-year-old Braden Herman

Former RCMP officer Bernie Herman exits the Court of King’s Bench in Prince Albert, Sask., Thursday, April 25, 2024. A judge is expected to give his sentencing decision today for a former Saskatchewan Mountie who shot and killed his lover in a park. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek reaches for a blocked shot by goaltender Thatcher Demko with Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde skating behind during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Hronek inks 8-year extension to stay with the Canucks

Vancouver signs defenceman to a deal averaging $7.25M a year

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek reaches for a blocked shot by goaltender Thatcher Demko with Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde skating behind during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Leading the B.C. Lions to their first win of the season earned quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. the nod as top offensive player on the CFL honour roll Tuesday. Adams Jr., left, passes while being pursued by Calgary Stampeders’ Micah Teitz during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Lions QB Vernon Adams Jr. named CFL’s top offensive player

Performance in home-opener against Calgary earns both honour and a victory

Leading the B.C. Lions to their first win of the season earned quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. the nod as top offensive player on the CFL honour roll Tuesday. Adams Jr., left, passes while being pursued by Calgary Stampeders’ Micah Teitz during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Supporters stand in front of the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the downtown Montreal McGill University campus, Monday, June 17, 2024. McGill University says it is ending negotiations with pro-Palestinian activists at an encampment on its downtown campus. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

McGill ending negotiations with campus pro-Palestinian encampment

University also planning disciplinary action against people participating

Supporters stand in front of the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the downtown Montreal McGill University campus, Monday, June 17, 2024. McGill University says it is ending negotiations with pro-Palestinian activists at an encampment on its downtown campus. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Environment Canada says a heat wave descending on parts of Ontario this week is expected to bring dangerously high temperatures. People cool off along the Humber River in Toronto on Monday, May 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Widespread warnings as high heat envelops much of Ontario

Environment Canada says prolonged heat wave could bring temperatures that feel like 45C

Environment Canada says a heat wave descending on parts of Ontario this week is expected to bring dangerously high temperatures. People cool off along the Humber River in Toronto on Monday, May 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Florida Panthers right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (10) reacts after defenseman Niko Mikkola scored during the second period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Edmonton Oilers, Monday, June 10, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Florida ready as Panthers try to bring home first Stanley Cup tonight

Panthers 4-1 after losses in these playoffs, outscoring opponents by a combined 21-10

Florida Panthers right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (10) reacts after defenseman Niko Mikkola scored during the second period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Edmonton Oilers, Monday, June 10, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
A renovated cruise ship known as a “floatel” is seen at anchor in the harbour in Vancouver, on Thursday, May 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

‘Floatel’ anchored off Nanaimo ordered to Squamish

Squamish yet to give former cruise ship-turned LNG construction crew quarters permission

A renovated cruise ship known as a “floatel” is seen at anchor in the harbour in Vancouver, on Thursday, May 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Premier David Eby says British Columbia urgently needs information from Canada’s spy agency to help combat alleged foreign interference at the provincial level. Eby speaks during the media availability at the 2024 Western Premiers Conference in Whitehorse, Monday, June 10, 2024. CANADIAN PRESS/Crystal Schick

Nijjar killing cited as Eby urges feds to help with foreign interference

B.C. premier urges PM to provide better interference information to protect province

Premier David Eby says British Columbia urgently needs information from Canada’s spy agency to help combat alleged foreign interference at the provincial level. Eby speaks during the media availability at the 2024 Western Premiers Conference in Whitehorse, Monday, June 10, 2024. CANADIAN PRESS/Crystal Schick
The Senate has passed a government bill that would ban the use of replacement workers during a legal strike in a federally regulated workplace and it is now set to become law. An overall view of the Senate is shown in Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Replacement worker ban approved for Canada’s federal workplaces

‘Anti-scab’ legislation passes Senate, likely to become law sometime next year

The Senate has passed a government bill that would ban the use of replacement workers during a legal strike in a federally regulated workplace and it is now set to become law. An overall view of the Senate is shown in Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Environment Canada says an unseasonable cool air mass over southern B.C. has broken minimum temperature records, including one dating back about 70 years. A rainbow can been seen over where the Fraser and Thompson rivers meet in Lytton, B.C., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Marissa Tiel

Cool air over southern B.C. brings record-breaking low temperatures

Trail and Bella Bella among the B.C. communities experiencing unusual cold

Environment Canada says an unseasonable cool air mass over southern B.C. has broken minimum temperature records, including one dating back about 70 years. A rainbow can been seen over where the Fraser and Thompson rivers meet in Lytton, B.C., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Marissa Tiel