British Columbia

Single warming centre open for Nanaimo's vulnerable population

NANAIMO - For those experiencing homelessness during the winter months, a warming centre can be the difference between life or death.The Society for Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy (SEIA) is offering t...

Dec 01, 2021

Porch pirates see a drop in plundered booty as Nanaimo neighbours keep watch

NANAIMO - 'Tis the season for thieving.With the rise in online orders thanks to new technology and the pandemic keeping people indoors, ordering products to be delivered to your home has given birth t...

Dec 01, 2021

Dozens of weather warnings in effect across soaked British Columbia

VANCOUVER - A landslide closed traffic today on the same highway near Agassiz, B.C., where motorists were trapped between slides caused by major rainstorms last month. DriveBC says the road has been r...

Dec 01, 2021

Little progress made to combat anti-Indigenous racism in B.C. health care: report

VANCOUVER - A progress report on a plan to address anti-Indigenous racism in British Columbia's health-care system says Aboriginal patients continue to disproportionately die as a result of the impact...

Nov 30, 2021

Transition to Surrey Police Service to see municipal officers training under RCMP

SURREY, B.C. - Residents in Surrey, B.C., may notice police officers patrolling in two different uniforms as the city begins what the RCMP says is the largest police transition in Canada. The RCMP say...

Nov 30, 2021

B.C. says most of its government employees meet proof-of-vaccination requirements

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says more than 98 per cent of public service workers meet provincial proof-of-vaccination requirements. The Public Service Agency says in a statement 432 emp...

Nov 30, 2021

Two trucking companies serving Vancouver port threaten to strike Friday

VANCOUVER - Container truck drivers at two companies serving the Port of Vancouver could go on strike later this week. Unifor says it gave Aheer Transportation and Prudential Transportation notice on ...

Nov 30, 2021

Lululemon sues Peloton over 'copy-cat' workout apparel

VANCOUVER - Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. is suing exercise equipment company Peloton Interactive Inc. over allegations of patent infringement. The Vancouver-based athletic apparel retailer claims i...

Nov 30, 2021

West Fraser says severe weather and flooding in B.C. affecting shipments

VANCOUVER - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says severe weather and flooding in B.C. that has disrupted highways and rail routes in the province is affecting its lumber and pulp shipments. The forestry co...

Nov 30, 2021

'Clearly unreasonable:' Appeals Court orders jail time for Parksville workplace scammer under house arrest

NANAIMO - A repeat fraudster who bilked $70,000 from her former employer has been ordered to exchange her electronic bracelet for a jail cell.The BC Court of Appeal announced two years of house arrest...

Nov 30, 2021