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Hops bounce back in B.C., thanks to craft beer

Hops are hip, and harvest time is here in B.C. for a revitalized local growth industry. Tuesday marks the first day of the B.C.

Sep 8, 2015 7:38 AM Read more >

Whistler-area grizzly sighting prompts warnings for hikers

VANCOUVER — The sighting of a grizzly bear with at least one cub near Whistler is cause for optimism for the species’ future in southwest B.C., but is also a warning to hikers to exercise caution in the backcountry.

Sep 8, 2015 6:43 AM Read more >

$Water licence for northeast B.C. fracking operation cancelled$

Water licence for northeast B.C. fracking operation cancelled

VANCOUVER — The Fort Nelson First Nation has won a potentially precedent-setting decision from the B.C. Environmental Appeal Board that cancels the water licence of a natural-gas fracking operation in northeast B.C.

Sep 8, 2015 5:39 AM Read more >

University of B.C. students get lesson in cost of housing

When it comes to picking a university, living costs are likely at the top of mind for prospective students, and often a deciding factor.

Sep 6, 2015 7:42 AM Read more >

Ex-NHLer Stephen Peat admits causing Langley fire

SURREY — A former National Hockey League player has admitted to causing a fire at his father’s Langley home earlier this year.

Sep 3, 2015 6:37 AM Read more >

Vancouver earthquake worst-case scenario: Up to 10,000 dead

Victoria's worst-case scenario: 1,500 deaths, more than 1,900 injuries

Sep 2, 2015 7:32 AM Read more >

Four more mothers say kids are heirs to $50-million estate

Publication ban sought on names

Sep 2, 2015 6:50 AM Read more >

Prospects for B.C. skiers already going downhill

VANCOUVER — Early-bird season passes go on sale this week for many B.C. ski resorts, but weather experts are wagering it’ll be another sparse year for snowfall.

Sep 1, 2015 9:04 PM Read more >

Thousands still without power after Lower Mainland's weekend storm

Communities and residents across Metro Vancouver are tallying the damage after a powerful weekend windstorm ripped up trees, crushed vehicles and left half-a-million customers without power.

Sep 1, 2015 8:04 AM Read more >

Windstorm shakes up B.C. Hydro’s weather prediction system

Heavy rainfall was expected, but high winds a surprise

Sep 1, 2015 7:35 AM Read more >

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