British Columbia

Elizabeth May's wedding dress a 'walk through a garden' on Earth Day

By The Canadian Press

April 22, 2019 - 11:08am Updated: April 22, 2019 - 5:11pm

VICTORIA — Instead of marching for Earth Day, Green party Leader Elizabeth May marched down the aisle in Victoria's Christ Church Cathedral on Monday.

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RCMP investigate deck collapse at Langley home; cause likely not criminal

By The Canadian Press

April 22, 2019 - 11:07am

LANGLEY, B.C. — The cause of a deck collapse at a home in Langley, B.C., during a wedding celebration that sent more than 35 people to hospital remains under investigation, the RCMP said Saturday.

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Vancouver may give businesses breathing room on plastic straw, Styrofoam ban

By The Canadian Press

April 18, 2019 - 4:19pm Updated: April 18, 2019 - 5:19pm

VANCOUVER — A ban on the unnecessary use of plastic straws and Styrofoam takeout cups and containers in Vancouver may be delayed until next year to give small businesses more time to adapt.

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Vancouver Park Board says rare Snow Tower tree blooming in city park

By The Canadian Press

April 18, 2019 - 1:53pm

VANCOUVER — A tree described as one of the true giants of the herbaceous plant world is bringing some tropical warmth to British Columbia.

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Liberals extend deadline for Trans Mountain pipeline decision to June 18

By The Canadian Press

April 18, 2019 - 11:15am Updated: April 18, 2019 - 4:19pm

OTTAWA — The federal government is putting off plans to pass judgment on the reconsidered Trans Mountain pipeline expansion proposal for nearly a month in order to finish its consultations with Indigenous groups, says Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi.

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BC Ferries pilot project may add beer and wine sales to certain sailings by June

By The Canadian Press

April 18, 2019 - 11:14am

VICTORIA — Travellers on select BC Ferries vessels between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay could soon have the option of enjoying a glass of wine or a beer with their meal.

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BC Government

B.C. awaits Kenney's 'turn off taps,' threat; Quebec rejects Alberta pipelines

By The Canadian Press

April 17, 2019 - 5:35pm

VICTORIA — Jason Kenney's Alberta election victory sent ripples of enthusiasm and concern across Canada Wednesday.

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Defence questions cop's 'mistake' at trial of Oak Bay dad accused of killing girls

By The Canadian Press

April 17, 2019 - 5:33pm

VANCOUVER — A defence lawyer has questioned a police officer's "mistake" of leaving an apartment after he saw blood-smeared walls and discovered a badly injured young girl lying on a bed.

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Vancouver police urge parents to talk to teens about risks at 4-20 pot event

By The Canadian Press

April 17, 2019 - 11:32am Updated: April 17, 2019 - 5:32pm

VANCOUER, B.C. — Police in Vancouver are asking parents to have a "tough" conversation with their teenagers about the dangers associated with marijuana at a large unsanctioned 4-20 event while city and park board officials call on organizers to pay for policing costs.

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British Columbia

Elizabeth May's wedding dress a 'walk through a garden' on Earth Day

RCMP investigate deck collapse at Langley home; cause likely not criminal

Vancouver may give businesses breathing room on plastic straw, Styrofoam ban

Vancouver Park Board says rare Snow Tower tree blooming in city park

Liberals extend deadline for Trans Mountain pipeline decision to June 18

BC Ferries pilot project may add beer and wine sales to certain sailings by June

B.C. awaits Kenney's 'turn off taps,' threat; Quebec rejects Alberta pipelines

Defence questions cop's 'mistake' at trial of Oak Bay dad accused of killing girls

Vancouver police urge parents to talk to teens about risks at 4-20 pot event

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