Category Archives: British Columbia
Court to rule on B.C.'s pipeline permit law in crucial case for Trans Mountain
VANCOUVER - A court will rule today if a proposed British Columbia law that restricts diluted-bitumen shipments through its borders is constitutional. The decision is expected to be crucial for t...
May 23, 2019
Trudeau's action plan on climate change brings B.C. politician out of retirement
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Justin Trudeau and the Liberal party's action plan on climate change has brought one former British Columbia politician out of retirement and back into the arena. At his nominati...
May 23, 2019
Court to rule if B.C. can limit bitumen in key case for Trans Mountain pipeline
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia court is set to rule Friday whether the province can restrict shipments of diluted bitumen through its borders, in what will be a crucial decision for the future of the ...
May 23, 2019
Outdoor enthusiasts you'll love this: Nearly 600 campsites added to BC Parks
BRITISH COLUMBIA-Love being outdoors? Well get ready to love it that much more. 594 new campsites are being added to BC Parks and recreation sites throughout the province.From walk-in tent sites to ma...
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B.C. premier hints at twin-tunnel plan for Metro Vancouver's Massey Tunnel
SURREY, B.C. - Premier John Horgan says a twin-tunnel proposal for a major Metro Vancouver traffic bottleneck will get serious consideration from his government. Horgan says Metro Vancouver ...
May 23, 2019
8,000 wooden power poles to be replaced by BC Hydro
CARIBOO REGION-Williams Lake is on the top 15 communities BC Hydro will be tackling to rid of wooden power poles as part of an ongoing maintenance program.Varying weather conditions, insects and wildl...
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Federal government funds millions to help B.C. police spot drugged driving
VANCOUVER - The federal government is boosting funding to help British Columbia police departments recognize drug-impaired drivers and buy roadside testing devices, as many forces remain wary of the t...
May 23, 2019
Alberta wildfires issue special air quality statement for Fort Nelson
NORTHERN BC-As flames continue to burn through Alberta poor air quality and smoke has issued a special air quality statement for Fort Nelson BC.Watson Lake, and the Yukon are also being impacted by wi...
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North Vancouver RCMP seek skier whose pole caused brain injury to B.C. teen
VANCOUVER - A North Vancouver family is joining with RCMP to urge a skier to come forward and explain how his ski pole left a 13-year-old boy with a serious brain injury. Max Keir was skiing on Grouse...
May 23, 2019
Pipeline protester chimes in on prime minister's fundraising speech
VANCOUVER - An Indigenous protester opposed to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion interrupted a speech by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a Liberal fundraiser on Wednesday. Will George of the Tsle...
May 23, 2019