British Columbia

BC Hydro bids to raise EV charging fees, but customers say time-based fees are unfair

VANCOUVER - Nanaimo resident Rick Butzelaar bought an electric vehicle less than two months ago and the savings so far have been significant, but he doesn't have a home charger and a recent bid by BC ...

Aug 12, 2023

New deal for B.C. midwives increases wages, provides support for Indigenous midwifery

VICTORIA - British Columbia midwives and the province have ratified a new three-year, wage-increasing agreement with the overwhelming support of health-care workers. The new deal includes a series of ...

Aug 11, 2023

Federal officials says 'marathon' wildfire season could extend into fall

VANCOUVER - The federal government is forecasting a "marathon" wildfire season to continue across much of Canada this month, with the potential for the fire season to extend into September for souther...

Aug 11, 2023

Canadian evacuees tell of chaotic scenes in Maui wildfire 'war zone'

VANCOUVER - Canadians returning from Maui have told of harrowing scenes during their escape from the fire-devastated Hawaiian island. Among the evacuees is British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Matth...

Aug 11, 2023

Judge rejects class-action lawsuit in Lytton, B.C. wildfire, suggests amended claim

VANCOUVER - A British Columbia Supreme Court justice has refused to certify a class-action lawsuit linked to the wildfire that destroyed the village of Lytton in 2021, but the ruling also allows for a...

Aug 11, 2023

Sentence is cut for trans youth's father, who discussed treatment against court order

VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Court of Appeal has struck down a six-month prison sentence for a trans youth's father who was convicted of contempt for publicly discussing his child's private medica...

Aug 10, 2023

Warmer temperatures expected after cooler weather and rain

PRINCE GEORGE - The province gave their weekly update on the wildfire and drought situation in BC Thursday and while cooler weather has been present this week, a shift in the forecast is expected.Warm...

Aug 10, 2023

Province to update wildfire, drought in B.C., as new heat wave approaches

VANCOUVER - Wildfire crews across British Columbia are keeping a close eye on the backcountry after recent lightning storms raised the potential for smouldering fires to erupt as the next hot spell ar...

Aug 10, 2023

Butane torch lighters linked to 'unprecedented' rise in Vancouver fire incidents

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Fire Rescue Service says the first half of 2023 has been a record-breaking period for fire-related incidents in the city, with alarming numbers of calls involving drug users ...

Aug 09, 2023

Minister launches review of B.C. port strike case to uncover 'structural issues'

VANCOUVER - Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan is launching an examination of the recently resolved British Columbia port dispute to see if "structural issues" in negotiations led to a 13-day work...

Aug 09, 2023