British Columbia

Flood watches downgraded in eastern Okanagan, Boundary; upgraded near Fort Nelson

VANCOUVER - The risk of flooding has dropped in British Columbia's southern Interior but is rising in the province's north thanks to changing weather conditions. The River Forecast Centre issued a new...

Jun 05, 2022

Northern B.C. communities monitoring water levels, preparing for potential flooding

NORTHERN B.C. - Communities in northern B.C. are keeping an eye on rising river levels, and some are preparing for flooding.The B.C. River Forecast Centre has placed a flood watch on the Skeena River,...

Jun 05, 2022

B.C. informal family court promising for domestic violence victims: advocates

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A family court pilot project in British Columbia may be a promising solution for domestic violence victims trying to navigate a confusing and intimidating legal system, advocates say....

Jun 05, 2022

Flood watch expands in northern B.C. amid 'major uncertainty' over where rain to fall

SMITHERS, B.C. - The River Forecast Centre says the "bullseye" for an anticipated downpour of rain in northwestern British Columbia has shifted, prompting the centre to expand its flood watch in the r...

Jun 04, 2022

COVID data void in Canada could hamper understanding of lingering impact: experts

VANCOUVER - A lack of data tracking Canadians who have had COVID-19 could hinder efforts to understand potential post-infection conditions, such as diabetes and brain fog, experts have warned. They sa...

Jun 04, 2022

BC Wildfire Service prepping for potentially challenging summer ahead

PRINCE GEORGE - Although the rain continues to fall in Prince George, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is preparing for what many fear will be another hot and dry summer ahead.According to the latest mo...

Jun 03, 2022

Cool spring, less lightning bring easy start to B.C. wildfire season, says forecaster

VANCOUVER - British Columbia has prepared and spent like never before to fight wildfires, only to find this year's fire season is off to a damp start. Matt MacDonald, lead forecaster for the BC Wildfi...

Jun 03, 2022

Evacuation alerts, flood watch, stream advisories as B.C. braces for rain, snow melt

VANCOUVER - The potential for flooding has prompted several evacuation alerts in British Columbia as warmer weather and rain speed snowmelt. Cold, rainy weather delayed the spring thaw by about a mont...

Jun 03, 2022

Government to review money-laundering inquiry report before public release, says Eby

VICTORIA - The final report from British Columbia's public inquiry into money laundering is set to be submitted to the government today. The New Democrat government appointed B.C. Supreme Court Justic...

Jun 03, 2022

A&W opening first trial of Pret A Manger brand in Vancouver this summer

VANCOUVER - A&W plans to open the first trial of UK-based chain Pret A Manger this summer in Vancouver after signing an agreement granting the restaurant chain with master franchisor rights in Can...

Jun 02, 2022