British Columbia

Merritt RCMP destroy $8 million in unauthorized cannabis

MERRITT, B.C. - RCMP in Merritt say a raid last week on an unauthorized cannabis grow operation resulted in the destruction of more than 100,000 plants.According to a news release, the grow op was dis...

Nov 03, 2020

Group of workers at RIH Patient Care Tower project test positive for COVID-19

KAMLOOPS - Interior Health says a group of workers building the Patient Care Tower at Royal Inland Hospital has tested positive for COVID-19.However, IH says the issue is not classified as an outbreak...

Nov 03, 2020

Vancouver housing market posts second-best October on record as sales rise 29%

VANCOUVER - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says October home sales were up 29 per cent compared to a year ago, making it the second-best October on record. The board says its agents sold 3...

Nov 03, 2020

COVID numbers surge in B.C. as Halloween crowd gathers in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - As British Columbia reported a record surge in COVID-19 cases that health officials called concerning, Vancouver police say some people flouted pandemic rules in an "alcohol-fuelled" gathe...

Nov 02, 2020

Mural on systemic racism has led to 'difficult conversations': Victoria mayor

VICTORIA - Mayor Lisa Helps says the vandalism of art in public places isn't acceptable after a mural in Victoria that has sparked a debate over freedom of expression and systemic racism was defaced o...

Nov 02, 2020

1,120 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., largest weekend surge

VANCOUVER-1,120 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., over the weekend.This past weekend saw a surge in cases bringing B.C.'s total of test-positive cases since the start of the pandemic to 15,501.Cases by H...

Nov 02, 2020

Large 'hostile' crowd gathers in downtown Vancouver on Halloween

VANCOUVER-Vancouver police say a large and ``hostile'' crowd gathered downtown on Halloween night despite COVID-19 restrictions, but officers didn't issue tickets because of safety concerns.Police say...

Nov 02, 2020

Horgan's cabinet has many openings for newcomers and veterans after election victory

VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan has several spots to fill in his cabinet after losing seven ministers who didn't run again but winning a New Democrat majority in British Columbia gives him advantages w...

Nov 01, 2020

Police look for suspect after controversial mural in Victoria is vandalized

Victoria police are looking for a suspect after a controversial mural was found vandalized with spray paint Saturday morning.They say witnesses reported seeing a suspect arrive on a red-and-white moto...

Oct 31, 2020

B.C. casino didn't always fulfil reporting rules for cash buy-ins, inquiry hears

VANCOUVER - The inquiry into money laundering has heard British Columbia's largest casino didn't always comply with reporting requirements on large cash buy-ins as suspicious transactions became incre...

Oct 30, 2020