Category Archives: British Columbia
Cold front hits southern B.C., snow possible in mountain passes: Environment Canada
VANCOUVER - A run of late spring sunshine and warm temperatures is coming to a chilly end for parts of British Columbia. Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for higher elevations ...
May 17, 2021
Tree poaching from public forests increasing in B.C. as lumber hits record prices
VICTORIA - Big trees, small trees, dead trees, softwoods and hardwoods have all become valuable targets of tree poachers in British Columbia as timber prices hit record levels. Forestry experts and of...
May 16, 2021
Vancouver mayor, police apologize to retired B.C. judge for wrongful detainment
VANCOUVER - The mayor of Vancouver says he is "appalled" that police officers wrongfully detained and handcuffed a retired British Columbia Supreme Court justice out for a walk on Friday morning. Kenn...
May 15, 2021
B.C. reports 494 new cases of COVID-19 as vaccination rollout accelerates
VICTORIA - All British Columbia residents over 25 years old can now book their COVID-19 vaccine, while those 18 and older will be able to do so by the end of the weekend, as the province speeds up its...
May 14, 2021
Stopping 'scourge' of B.C. gang violence top police priority: B.C. solicitor general
BURNABY, B.C. - British Columbia's solicitor general says police have mounted an all-out, joint effort to end the "scourge" of gang violence in Metro Vancouver. Mike Farnworth says people can expect t...
May 14, 2021
B.C. money laundering inquiry testimony ends today with reappearance of Rich Coleman
VANCOUVER - A former Liberal government gaming minister is expected to be the last witness in British Columbia's public inquiry into money laundering as testimony concludes today. Rich Coleman, who wa...
May 14, 2021
Community leaders call for action on anti-Asian hate crimes in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Leaders of the Chinese-Canadian community say the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes across Vancouver and North America suggests the population has not been accepted as a part of the wider soc...
May 13, 2021
Immunization working, making difference in B.C., gradual reopening on horizon
VICTORIA - COVID-19 immunization programs are making a difference in British Columbia and health officials say a gradual loosening of restrictions is being considered as case numbers decline. Provinci...
May 13, 2021
ICBC set to send out Enhanced Care refunds
NORTH VANCOUVER - ICBC is poised to start issuing millions of Enhanced Care refunds to customers. They'll be sent out starting next week with eligible customers set to receive a one-time, pro-rated re...
May 13, 2021
Autopsy planned as RCMP identify one of two bodies found Monday near Penticton, B.C.
PENTICTON, B.C. - Homicide investigators say they have identified one of two victims found dead along a forest service road near Penticton, B.C. An update from the RCMP's Southeast District major crim...
May 13, 2021