Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C. Grade 6 teacher disciplined after dry ice 'explosion' in class
A middle school teacher in southeastern British Columbia has agreed to a two-day suspension of his teaching certificate after he brought dry ice to class, leading to the "explosion" of a water bottle ...
Mar 25, 2026
Welltower to sell four retirement homes in deal with Competition Bureau
GATINEAU - The Competition Bureau says it has reached an agreement with Welltower OP LLC to address competition concerns related to its proposed deal to buy Amica Senior Lifestyles. A review by the co...
Mar 25, 2026
Ottawa floats new rule to keep vessels one kilometre from southern resident orcas
VICTORIA - Vessels will have to steer one kilometre clear of endangered southern resident orcas under newly proposed federal regulations that are being applauded by commercial whale watchers. Erin Gle...
Mar 24, 2026
Man charged with manslaughter in death after fight in Metro Vancouver home
MAPLE RIDGE - A 45-year-old man is facing a manslaughter charge in the death of another man following a fight at a Metro Vancouver home earlier this month. Police say the BC Prosecution Service on Mon...
Mar 24, 2026
Man shot dead at homeless encampment in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD - Police in British Columbia's Fraser Valley are investigating a fatal shooting at the "complex" crime scene of a large homeless encampment. Abbotsford police and the Integrated Homicide In...
Mar 24, 2026
Family of Chinese hiker who died in B.C. mountain fall faces 'enormous' medical bills
VANCOUVER - An outdoor adventure group says a member who died after trying to rescue a companion on one of Metro Vancouver's tallest mountains was a visitor from China, whose family now faces "enormou...
Mar 24, 2026
Photo Gallery: Vancouver's famous cherry blossoms out in full bloom
People were out walking, cycling and taking photos at Vancouver's David Lam Park on Monday as the city's famous cherry blossom trees and magnolias in were in full bloom. Here is a look at some scenes ...
Mar 24, 2026
B.C. heli-ski company suspends service after avalanche that killed three
A heli-ski company in northwestern British Columbia says one of its guides is undergoing surgery in Vancouver after surviving an avalanche on Sunday that killed three skiers, and the company has halte...
Mar 24, 2026
B.C. mulls plan to weaken DRIPA, in secret document shared with First Nations leaders
OTTAWA - British Columbia Premier David Eby is considering amendments that would weaken the province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, after two recent court decisions siding with...
Mar 24, 2026
'Hoodie-gate': Is David Eby qualified as fashion police after dressing down B.C. MLA?
VICTORIA - Style advisor Dale Olsen says he doesn't distinguish between party colours, but he doubts British Columbia Premier David Eby is well qualified to act as the fashion police. Eby thrust polit...
Mar 24, 2026