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B.C. economy forecast to fall from top but stay strong despite housing crunch

VICTORIA—British Columbia’s high performance economic engine is forecast to gear down this year as the province’s housing market cools, say …

UVic scientists developing smart cement that heals, seals cracks

VICTORIA – Scientists at the University of Victoria are working to cement their lead in making so-called smart concrete that …

B.C.’s Wild Pacific Trail, a magical, powerful edge of ocean hike

UCLUELET, B.C. – Oyster Jim says walking Vancouver Island’s Wild Pacific Trail is a journey along the edge of the …

B.C. Liberal Party reinstates executive director charged in Ontario scandal

VICTORIA—British Columbia’s Liberal Party is bringing back its executive director even as she faces criminal charges connected to a long-running …

Drummers, dancers welcome first female aboriginal MLA to B.C. legislature

VICTORIA—Drummers, dancers and politicians welcomed the first aboriginal woman elected to British Columbia’s legislature in an emotional ceremony that saw …

B.C. ministers say throne speech comments weren’t meant to insult Alberta

VICTORIA—A day after British Columbia suggested Alberta hasn’t done a good job of managing its oil revenue, a B.C. cabinet …

Two B.C. byelections see parties field testing tactics ahead of 2017 election

VICTORIA – Two British Columbia byelections to fill vacant Metro Vancouver seats are being fought against a much larger political …

Bulk buy drug deal signals thaw in federal provincial health relations

VICTORIA – The federal government joined Canadian provinces and territories Tuesday in a bulk-buying drug program that aims to lower …

Wave, area, company all eerily similar in B.C. whale watch tragedies

VICTORIA—The waves rose out of nowhere, tipped the boats straight up and hurled people into the churning seas. There was …

B.C. premier touts strong economy while saying she’s humbled by tough issues

VICTORIA – British Columbians can expect financial benefits in the coming year thanks to the strongest performing economy in Canada, …

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