British Columbia

Fight over control of Rogers Communications heads to B.C. Supreme Court

VANCOUVER - A battle for control of Rogers Communications Inc. will make its way to B.C. Supreme Court today. The hearing stems from a petition filed by Edward Rogers last week that asks the court to ...

Nov 01, 2021

Woman dies in Vancouver hit-and-run incident; man arrested away from scene

Vancouver Police say they are investigating a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a woman on Saturday night. Police say the 66-year-old was walking near East Broadway and Commercial Dri...

Oct 31, 2021

One dead, two badly hurt in Vancouver vehicle incident being investigated as homicide

Vancouver Police say one man is dead and two others are in hospital suffering from serious injuries after a vehicle incident in the city's south side neighbourhood. Police say the man's death is Vanco...

Oct 31, 2021

'We haven't protected the old growth:' dozens gather on land & water to protest raw log exports

NANAIMO - Around 100 protesters had a clear and simple message for B.C.'s provincial government: end raw log exports and stop old-growth logging.The crowd gathered at 1 Port Drive in downtown Nanaimo ...

Oct 30, 2021

'We can hardly keep up': Education key to combat human trafficking, experts say

VANCOUVER - More education in human trafficking is needed across Canada to combat the growing issue, which has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say. Julie Jones, a former police detec...

Oct 30, 2021

B.C. Premier John Horgan recovering well after biopsy surgery, office says

VICTORIA - The premier's office in British Columbia says John Horgan is recovering well after undergoing biopsy surgery for a growth in his throat. It says in a statement that Friday's surgery was suc...

Oct 29, 2021

Fiery crash injures six on Coquihalla near Larson Hill

MERRITT, B.C. - RCMP say they would like to see dashcam footage and speak to witnesses about a serious crash on the Coquihalla Highway Friday morning (Oct. 29).Just before 11:00 a.m. near Larson Hill,...

Oct 29, 2021

Federal vaccine card allowing B.C. residents to travel is now available

VICTORIA - British Columbia residents can now access the federal government's proof-of-vaccination record allowing for travel within Canada and internationally. The provincial government says resident...

Oct 29, 2021

'First of its kind' addictions, mental health treatment centre opens in B.C.

COQUITLAM, B.C. - The British Columbia government says a new addictions and mental health treatment facility in Coquitlam, B.C., could influence how the province develops care in the future. Mental He...

Oct 29, 2021

B.C. extends mask wearing mandate

VICTORIA - The provincial government has extended the mask mandate that requires masks be worn in all indoor public spaces throughout B.C. The previous order was set to expire on October 31 and has be...

Oct 29, 2021