British Columbia

B.C.'s 'massive error' part of web of inaction that could have saved boy: advocate

VICTORIA - The ministry that is supposed to be protecting British Columbia's kids made what the children's representative says was a "massive error," resulting in the torturous death of an 11-year-old...

Jul 16, 2024

Wildfire along Highway 1 in B.C.'s Fraser Valley now classified as 'held'

A wildfire that flared up along the Trans-Canada Highway between Chilliwack and Hope, B.C., is now classified as "being held," and isn't expected to spread beyond its boundaries. The one-hectare blaze...

Jul 16, 2024

AI wildfire early detection system is like a fire alarm in the forest, says chief

VERNON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Vernon Fire Chief David Lind likens the Interior B.C. city's new artificial-intelligence-driven wildfire detection system to a fire alarm in the forest. The system i...

Jul 16, 2024

B.C. government is testing out AI tools for rapid disease diagnosis

VANCOUVER - Provincial labs in B.C. are testing out artificial intelligence for more rapid disease diagnosis, including cancer. The province says in a statement that the new digital tools will allow r...

Jul 15, 2024

B.C. premier wants to support N.L.’s plan to sue Ottawa over equalization program

HALIFAX - British Columbia's premier says he wants to support Newfoundland and Labrador's plans to sue Ottawa over the federal equalization program, which transfers money from wealthier provinces to p...

Jul 15, 2024

Highway improvements coming to B.C. northwest, including better Wi-Fi access

VICTORIA - The B.C. and federal governments are jointly providing $195 million for a series of highway improvements in Tahltan Nation territory in the province's northwest. A statement from B.C.'s Min...

Jul 15, 2024

Single-use plastic bags banned as next round of B.C. plastic regulations kicks in

VICTORIA - Plastic shopping bags and other single-use products are no longer available at British Columbia stores as the government implements the latest step in its plan to phaseout certain plastic i...

Jul 15, 2024

'Damn, so close': UBC looks into professor's social media after Trump rally shooting

VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia says it is "aware" of a social media post that was apparently made by a professor at its faculty of medicine shortly after the attempted assassination of...

Jul 15, 2024

Gaza protesters remain as Vancouver Island University's deadline to leave expires

NANAIMO, B.C. - A deadline for pro-Palestinian protesters to dismantle an encampment at Vancouver Island University in Naniamo, B.C., has expired without the demonstrators leaving. The university last...

Jul 15, 2024

B.C. wildfires holding steady at about 150, heat warnings span southern Interior

British Columbia's wildfire service says this week will bring "increased heat," marking a 15-day trend of hot and dry weather that has fuelled a surge in fire activity. A provincial fire situation rep...

Jul 15, 2024