British Columbia

Driver pleads guilty over 2021 crash that killed two University of B.C. students

VANCOUVER - The BC Prosecution Service says a Vancouver man accused in the dangerous driving deaths of two University of British Columbia students has pleaded guilty. Dan McLaughlin, a spokesman with ...

Oct 25, 2023

McLeod Lake Indian Band move forward with the Province to create clean energy infrastructure

NORTHERN B.C.-The McLeod Lake Indian Band(MLIB) and the Province have signed a memorandum of understanding that creates a foundation for a proposed Tse'khene energy transition hub, supporting economic...

Oct 25, 2023

'Elegant' low-carbon energy projects planned by northern B.C. First Nation: Eby

VICTORIA - A northern British Columbia First Nation has signed an agreement with the province to work together on what Premier David Eby calls an "elegant" proposal for a clean energy hub on band terr...

Oct 25, 2023

Food Banks Canada report paints dire picture of Canada-wide affordability crisis

VANCOUVER - There are many heartbreaking tales behind the record number of Canadians using food banks as they struggle with high inflation and mounting housing costs, says a Vancouver food bank execut...

Greg Fry Oct 25, 2023

Bank of Canada widely expected to hold its key interest rate steady today

OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision this morning. Forecasters are widely expecting the central bank to hold its key interest rate steady as the economy weakens an...

Oct 25, 2023

More than half of B.C. businesses in survey reported cyberattacks in past year

VANCOUVER - Global accounting firm KPMG says cybercrime is a growing issue in Metro Vancouver and on Vancouver Island. The firm says a survey of 700 Canadian businesses conducted last month revealed t...

Oct 24, 2023

B.C. helicopter lands safely after being hit by lightning, Helijet says

VICTORIA - A commercial helicopter with 14 people on board landed safely in Victoria Tuesday after it was hit by lightning. Rick Hill, the vice-president of Helijet, says aircraft was at approximately...

Oct 24, 2023

BC United calls premier 'condo king' over his property sale; Eby says 'nonsense'

VICTORIA - The sale of Premier David Eby's condominium in Victoria has become embroiled in the debate over the New Democrat government's proposed law on short-term rental accommodations. The Oppositio...

Oct 24, 2023

BC introduces amendment increasing EV's manufacturing targets

BRITISH COLUMBIA- The Province has put forward an amendment with plans to increase it's zero-emmission vehicle (ZEV) targets.If passed the act will require automakers to meet an annual escalating perc...

Oct 24, 2023

Vancouver Island First Nations enter partnership with forest company

VICTORIA - A limited partnership between four Vancouver Island First Nations and one of British Columbia's major forest companies is being hailed as a path forward for the industry in the province. Th...

Oct 24, 2023