British Columbia

Owners of vandalized gondola in Squamish, B.C., offer $250,000 reward for information

SQUAMISH, B.C. - The owners of a gondola in Squamish, B.C., that was vandalized for the second time in just over a year are offering a $250,000 reward. Sea to Sky Gondola says the money will go ...

Sep 25, 2020

Money laundering inquiry delayed over of B.C. election: commissioner

VANCOUVER - The head of B.C.'s money laundering inquiry has delayed the resumption of the hearings because of the B.C. election. Austin Cullen says the hearings will start again on Oct. 26, two ...

Sep 25, 2020

Snap election in B.C. puts spotlight on party nomination contests

VANCOUVER - The NDP's announcement that former MP Nathan Cullen is a candidate in the B.C. election has stirred controversy and put the nomination processes used by all the parties in the spotlight. A...

Sep 25, 2020

NDP, Greens divided on pace of child care improvements in B.C. election campaign

VANCOUVER - A policy difference over child care between the NDP and Greens has emerged in the B.C. election, with each party blaming the other for failing to do more on the issue in the last minority ...

Sep 25, 2020

B.C.'s top doctor thanks supporters after revealing threats over COVID-19 measures

VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor is thanking supporters after revealing she has faced abuse and death threats related to her public health orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Bonnie Henry...

Sep 24, 2020

Elections BC says 160,000 voters ask for mail-in ballots amid COVID-19 pandemic

VICTORIA - Elections BC says 160,000 people have requested mail-in ballots for the Oct. 24 provincial election. B.C.'s chief electoral officer said earlier this week that he expected as much as ...

Sep 24, 2020

Hootsuite terminates U.S. ICE contract, after CEO says it 'divided' company

VANCOUVER - Hootsuite says it is terminating a contract it has with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a "broad emotional and passionate" reaction from staff. The Vancouver-based company's...

Sep 24, 2020

Horgan, Furstenau set to deliver speeches at UBCM convention

VICTORIA - Two party leaders are set to deliver speeches today at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention during the provincial election campaign. The speeches by NDP Leader John...

Sep 24, 2020

Parts of B.C. will be drenched with up to 70 mm of rain: Environment Canada

VANCOUVER - Environment Canada is warning of heavy downpours that could cause flash flooding and pooling water in parts of B.C. Rainfall warnings have been posted for Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound and t...

Sep 23, 2020

New Airbnb portal allows local governments to closely monitor listings

VANCOUVER - Airbnb is launching a new program for cities and tourist organizations aimed at helping them ensure compliance with local rules. Vancouver and Calgary are among the 10 North American citie...

Sep 23, 2020