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Arrest at Vancouver airport after someone accessed plane ‘without authorization,’ RCMP say

Arrest at Vancouver airport after someone accessed plane ‘without authorization,’ RCMP say

There was a heavy police presence at Vancouver International Airport early Monday morning after someone “accessed an aircraft without authorization,” according to the RCMP.

B.C. bats ‘do not know the border’ — and Trump funding cuts may put them in peril

B.C. bats ‘do not know the border’ — and Trump funding cuts may put them in peril

‘Scientology speedrunning’ attempt prompts warning from Vancouver police

‘Scientology speedrunning’ attempt prompts warning from Vancouver police

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‘Very inexperienced and unprepared’ hikers rescued in B.C.’s Sea-to-Sky region

‘Very inexperienced and unprepared’ hikers rescued in B.C.’s Sea-to-Sky region

B.C. teacher suspended for sending inappropriate emails to student

B.C. teacher suspended for sending inappropriate emails to student

‘Feels like we’re in the pandemic’: Why most Canadians are limiting or cancelling road trips this summer

‘Feels like we’re in the pandemic’: Why most Canadians are limiting or cancelling road trips this summer

Teen arrested, man in critical condition after assault on Vancouver Island: RCMP

Teen arrested, man in critical condition after assault on Vancouver Island: RCMP

19 funeral home directors and embalmers penalized by Consumer Protection B.C.

19 funeral home directors and embalmers penalized by Consumer Protection B.C.

Made-in-B.C. test determines which parent passed on gene linked to increased cancer risk

Made-in-B.C. test determines which parent passed on gene linked to increased cancer risk

Esquimalt Nation celebrates the opening of new health centre

Esquimalt Nation celebrates the opening of new health centre

B.C.'s legislature looks into changes as MLA avoids censure after using Nazi slogan

B.C.'s legislature looks into changes as MLA avoids censure after using Nazi slogan

Owner says Gary the African serval will suffer under B.C. exotic cat ban

Owner says Gary the African serval will suffer under B.C. exotic cat ban

B.C. couple collects tens of thousands of dollars in cans over 50-year relationshipOpens in new window

B.C. father builds elaborate bird sculptures to honour late son

B.C. father builds elaborate bird sculptures to honour late son

April 30, 2026 at 1:29PM EDT

‘It was just fabulous’: Mini-theatre plays big role in creative marriage proposal

‘It was just fabulous’: Mini-theatre plays big role in creative marriage proposal

April 29, 2026 at 2:54PM EDT

B.C. man on parole after robbery sentence ‘failed to show’ at designated residence, police say

B.C. man on parole after robbery sentence ‘failed to show’ at designated residence, police say

2 arrested after stabbing in Nanaimo, RCMP say

2 arrested after stabbing in Nanaimo, RCMP say

B.C. landlord had someone impersonate tenant in attempt to defraud her of $30K, regulator findsOpens in new window

B.C. Realtor disciplined for sending ‘hateful’ Instagram DM to Toronto restaurant

B.C. Realtor disciplined for sending ‘hateful’ Instagram DM to Toronto restaurant

April 17, 2026 at 3:08PM EDT

Kelowna, B.C., allowed to opt out of short-term rental rules this summer

Kelowna, B.C., allowed to opt out of short-term rental rules this summer

April 17, 2026 at 2:41PM EDT

‘Déjà vu’: Vancouver faces prospect of losing another team as Whitecaps future questionedOpens in new window

Esquimalt Nation celebrates the opening of new health centre

Esquimalt Nation celebrates the opening of new health centre

May 01, 2026 at 6:03PM EDT

Owner says Gary the African serval will suffer under B.C. exotic cat ban

Owner says Gary the African serval will suffer under B.C. exotic cat ban

May 01, 2026 at 5:30PM EDT

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Search for American tourist's body in Banff National Park waterfall continues: RCMP

Search for American tourist's body in Banff National Park waterfall continues: RCMP

Mounties in Alberta say an American tourist who jumped into a rapidly moving waterfall in Banff National Park is likely dead.

‘I was screaming for help, but nobody heard me’: Paralyzed victim prepares for shooter’s sentencing

‘I was screaming for help, but nobody heard me’: Paralyzed victim prepares for shooter’s sentencing

‘Profound momentum’: Alberta energy sector on new project, Ottawa relationship and global demand

‘Profound momentum’: Alberta energy sector on new project, Ottawa relationship and global demand

Calgary child in life-threatening condition after lake incident

Calgary child in life-threatening condition after lake incident

Alberta separatists set to deliver thousands of signatures on petition for referendum

Alberta separatists set to deliver thousands of signatures on petition for referendum

‘Insulting wage offer’: Federal union slams 4-year, 3.5% raise proposal for public servants

‘Insulting wage offer’: Federal union slams 4-year, 3.5% raise proposal for public servants

Landlord who evicted B.C. tenants, flew to China to take care of father should not have to pay $45K: court

Landlord who evicted B.C. tenants, flew to China to take care of father should not have to pay $45K: court

B.C. bats ‘do not know the border’ — and Trump funding cuts may put them in peril

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Blue heron with toe caught in large oyster rescued off Vancouver beach

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Ontario woman ‘baffled’ her mother’s retirement home costs rose by 28 per cent in four yearsOpens in new window

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