Category Archives: British Columbia
Surrogate dogs are brought in to help nurse orphaned puppies in Victoria, B.C.
VICTORIA - The Victoria Humane Society says two surrogate mother dogs have been found to share a litter of 11 golden retriever pups whose mother died during an emergency caesarean section. Society exe...
Sep 14, 2018
Vancouver police say some wigs linked to break and enter have been found
VANCOUVER - A bag of expensive wigs made from human hair has been found on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and police say the discovery is related to a recent theft of wigs meant for young cancer ...
Sep 14, 2018

Crews on Haida Gwaii place booms, monitor air quality around grounded barge
QUEEN CHARLOTTE, B.C. - Booms have been placed around a grounded fishing lodge barge so contaminants that may be seeping from its hull don’t foul beaches on the east coast of Haida Gwaii. The Co...
Sep 14, 2018
Jagmeet Singh says he's faced barriers to change within New Democratic Party
SURREY, B.C. - New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says he’s faced barriers to creating change within the party as he reflects on a shaky first year and looks toward the 2019 election. Singh wrapp...
Sep 14, 2018
In crowded Vancouver mayor's race, one candidate turns right to find space
VANCOUVER - In Vancouver’s crowded mayoral race, observers say one candidate is courting controversy and setting herself apart from others in the field. Political scientist Stewart Prest says th...
Sep 14, 2018

Measles warning issued for Vancouver music festival, restaurant, other locations
Vancouver Coastal Health is warning anyone who went to the Skookum Festival, visited Noodlebox Mount Pleasant or the Outdoor Community Block Party or used public transit in Vancouver at specific times...
Sep 13, 2018
Retiree was the victim of mail bomb blast in British Columbia: neighbour
PORT ALICE, B.C. - A retired pulp mill worker has been identified as the victim of a mail bomb attack in the tiny village of Port Alice on Vancouver Island. The Mounties say they are investigating a t...
Sep 13, 2018
Shell Canada gives up B.C. exploration permits to make way for protected area
VANCOUVER - Shell Canada Ltd. has given up its offshore exploration rights, clearing the way for the creation of Canada’s first protected marine area under the Canada Wildlife Act. The company v...
Sep 13, 2018

Municipal minister says B.C. and Ottawa to partner on rural infrastructure
WHISTLER, B.C. – Municipal Affairs Minister Selina Robinson says the federal and British Columbia governments are targeting rural communities for new infrastructure projects. She told delegates ...
Sep 13, 2018

Theft of wigs for kids who have cancer is 'heartbreaking:' shop manager
VANCOUVER - The manager of a Vancouver store where wigs intended for kids with cancer were stolen says it’s been heartbreaking to call their families and break the news. Frances Rae, manager of ...
Sep 13, 2018