Category Archives: British Columbia
Court rules B.C. can't limit oil shipments in major blow for pipeline fight
VANCOUVER - British Columbia lost the largest tool in its toolbox to halt the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion with a court decision Friday that concluded it can't restrict oil shipments through...
May 26, 2019
North Vancouver RCMP seek skier whose pole caused brain injury to B.C. teen
VANCOUVER - A North Vancouver family is joining with RCMP to urge a skier to come forward and explain how his ski pole left a 13-year-old boy with a serious brain injury. Max Keir was skiing on Grouse...
May 25, 2019
Court to rule on B.C.'s pipeline permit law in crucial case for Trans Mountain
VANCOUVER - A court will rule today if a proposed British Columbia law that restricts diluted-bitumen shipments through its borders is constitutional. The decision is expected to be crucial for t...
May 23, 2019
Trudeau's action plan on climate change brings B.C. politician out of retirement
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Justin Trudeau and the Liberal party's action plan on climate change has brought one former British Columbia politician out of retirement and back into the arena. At his nominati...
May 23, 2019
Campaign launched to build performance arts stage in Parksville
PARKSVILLE - A formal fundraising campaign aims to help add the latest jewel to the crown of Parksville's waterfront.The Parksville Beach Festival Society launched a capital campaign to raise $1.2 mil...
May 23, 2019 Rendering of an outdoor performance arts stage at the Community Park in Parksville. (Parksville Beach Festival Society)
Court to rule if B.C. can limit bitumen in key case for Trans Mountain pipeline
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia court is set to rule Friday whether the province can restrict shipments of diluted bitumen through its borders, in what will be a crucial decision for the future of the ...
May 23, 2019
B.C. premier hints at twin-tunnel plan for Metro Vancouver's Massey Tunnel
SURREY, B.C. - Premier John Horgan says a twin-tunnel proposal for a major Metro Vancouver traffic bottleneck will get serious consideration from his government. Horgan says Metro Vancouver ...
May 23, 2019
City of Parksville spends $500k to alter new supportive housing project
Parksville councillors are making significant changes to a nearly $7-million, 52-unit supportive housing complex only a month before it opens. The City of Parksville announced Tuesday it repaid a $492...
May 23, 2019 Orca Place on Corfield Rd. S., pictured under construction here, will have the space for a cold weather shelter but won't be able to use it. (Mara Kat/Facebook)
Federal government funds millions to help B.C. police spot drugged driving
VANCOUVER - The federal government is boosting funding to help British Columbia police departments recognize drug-impaired drivers and buy roadside testing devices, as many forces remain wary of the t...
May 23, 2019
North Vancouver RCMP seek skier whose pole caused brain injury to B.C. teen
VANCOUVER - A North Vancouver family is joining with RCMP to urge a skier to come forward and explain how his ski pole left a 13-year-old boy with a serious brain injury. Max Keir was skiing on Grouse...
May 23, 2019