Category Archives: British Columbia
Hiker missing in B.C. wilderness for more than five weeks is found alive
FORT NELSON, B.C. - Police say a hiker who was reported missing more than five weeks ago amid frigid conditions in northern British Columbia has been found alive. Northern Rockies RCMP say Sam Benasti...
Nov 27, 2024
Storm expected to bring up to 50 cm of snow to B.C.'s north coast
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for British Columbia's north coast, saying a "prolonged snowstorm" will bring up to 50 cm of snow by Thursday night. It says about 15 c...
Nov 27, 2024
After record-breaking warmth, winter to 'salvage its reputation': Weather Network
Canada's warmest winter on record is unlikely to make a repeat performance this year, The Weather Network's chief meteorologist says, as a new seasonal forecast suggests the season will try to "salvag...
Nov 27, 2024
B.C. police watchdog investigating death of man driving suspected stolen vehicle
NAKUSP, B.C. - British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who crashed while he was allegedly driving a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Mounties say an officer with N...
Nov 26, 2024
Drones, helicopters being considered for U.S. border, public safety minister says
OTTAWA - Canada is considering supplying the RCMP and border agency with more resources including drones, helicopters and personnel in case of a "surge" at the border, Public Safety Minister Dominic L...
Nov 26, 2024
Charges stayed against B.C. Mountie who shot man armed with barbecue skewer
The BC Prosecution Service says it's no longer pursuing charges against a Chilliwack Mountie who shot and wounded a man who was armed with a barbecue skewer, after reviewing expert opinion on the use ...
Nov 26, 2024
B.C. health executive fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine loses EI appeal
VANCOUVER - A Federal Court judge has dismissed an appeal by a "deeply religious" British Columbia health executive who said he was wrongfully denied employment insurance after being fired three years...
Nov 26, 2024
Investigation into B.C. teen with bird flu finds no new cases, cause still unknown
British Columbia's provincial health officer says an investigation into the case of a teenager infected with avian flu has found no new cases or evidence of human-to-human transmission, while failing ...
Nov 26, 2024
B.C. Premier Eby says Canada will negotiate from 'position of strength' on US tariff
British Columbia Premier David Eby says Canada must stand together and negotiate from its position on strength against plans by United States president-elect Donald Trump to impose a 25 per cent tarif...
Nov 26, 2024
Economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157 M
VANCOUVER - Tourism body Destination Vancouver says Taylor Swift will bring an estimated $157 million economic impact to the city next week with the three final concert dates of the record-breaking Er...
Nov 26, 2024