Category Archives: British Columbia

Province Takes Action On Price-Gouging Scalpers
VICTORIA – The BC government needs public input as they look to clamp down on high-priced ticket scalping for live events. Solicitor General Mike Farnworth says live events should be both afford...
Mar 06, 2018
Overdose deaths in B.C. increase in January; most in Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey
VANCOUVER - Illicit drug overdose deaths in British Columbia rose in January compared with December, with 125 people believed to have died from street narcotics or unprescribed medications. The provin...
Mar 06, 2018

Kenney threatens to limit flow of oil to B.C., and put toll on natural gas
VANCOUVER - Jason Kenney, Alberta’s Opposition leader and candidate for premier, says his government would ensure “serious consequences” for British Columbia if it blocks the Trans M...
Mar 05, 2018

Eby says ICBC shift involves rewarding good driving, penalizing poor driving
VICTORIA – The minister in charge of public auto insurance in British Columbia says he’s looking to remodel the system to reward good drivers with lower rates and penalize poor drivers wit...
Mar 05, 2018

Community upset after former B.C. mayor charged with numerous sex offences
BURNS LAKE, B.C. - An Indigenous leader in central British Columbia says his community is angry and disheartened after its former mayor was charged with sex-related offences. Chief Wilf Adam of the La...
Mar 05, 2018

Bishop's University student from B.C. dies after fall in Dominican Republic
MONTREAL - A Bishop’s University student died and another was injured after they both fell at a beach resort in the Dominican Republic while on spring break vacation over the weekend. University...
Mar 05, 2018
Self-driving 'sailbot' returns home to Vancouver after being lost at sea
VANCOUVER - She lost her sail and has a few scratches, but a robotic sailboat has returned home in relatively good condition after being lost at sea. The self-navigating “sailbot” - a 5.5-...
Mar 05, 2018
Volunteers offer free eye care to seniors in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER - A gaggle of seniors waits patiently inside the doors of the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House, where the sound of Mandarin and Cantonese voices fills the air. They take turns sitting d...
Mar 05, 2018

Dementia village coming to B.C. highlights need for diverse care options
VANCOUVER - The construction of specialized dementia care village in British Columbia that gives residents freedom to walk outside and participate in activities highlights the need for more diverse op...
Mar 04, 2018

Memorial for former B.C. premier Dave Barrett draws tributes for underdog champion
VICTORIA - Former British Columbia premier Dave Barrett was hailed as a political trail blazer whose passion, care and charisma captured the heart and soul of the province during a state memorial serv...
Mar 03, 2018