British Columbia

Two people dead in Kelowna, B.C., after gunshots and fire: Mounties

KELOWNA, B.C. - RCMP officers in Kelowna, B.C., are investigating after two bodies were found inside a local business following gunshots and a fire. A statement from the Mounties says they were called...

Mar 30, 2024

Fisheries officials monitoring orphaned orca calf in lagoon off Vancouver Island

ZEBALLOS, B.C. - An official with Fisheries and Oceans Canada says rescue efforts to get an orphaned orca calf out of a lagoon off Vancouver Island have been hampered by challenging tides. Paul Cottre...

Mar 29, 2024

Three youths arrested in stabbing death of teenager in Prince George, B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Mounties in Prince George say three youths were arrested after a 17-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death in the city. Prince George RCMP say officers were called to a reported...

Mar 29, 2024

B.C. First Nation, Catholic Church announce 'sacred covenant' to be signed on Easter

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Vancouver's Catholic Archbishop says a 'Sacred Covenant' agreement has been reached with the First Nation in Kamloops, B.C., that announced the discovery the remains of more than 200 ...

Mar 28, 2024

Saskatchewan teachers hope to be back at bargaining table with government next week

REGINA - Saskatchewan teachers could return to the bargaining table as early as next week to work out their labour dispute with the province. Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' ...

Mar 28, 2024

On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care

SURREY, B.C. - The federal government's pre-budget charm offensive is back for a second straight day - this time aimed at parents and child care providers. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the gover...

Mar 28, 2024

Killer whale rescue tactics could involve plan to lift orca calf out of lagoon

ZEBALLOS, B.C. - Experts are reconsidering their options on a rescue plan for the young killer whale trapped by the tide in a remote lagoon off Northern Vancouver Island. Paul Cottrell, the marine mam...

Mar 28, 2024

Republican committee to select Buck's likely replacement, adding a challenge to Boebert's campaign

DENVER (AP) - A panel of Colorado Republicans will select a candidate Thursday who will likely serve out the final months of U.S. Rep. Ken Buck 's term - and could pose a challenge to Rep. Lauren Boeb...

Mar 27, 2024

Marine LNG jetty project in Delta, B.C., gets environmental assessment certificate

DELTA, B.C. - British Columbia's Environment Ministry says a marine jetty project in the city of Delta to facilitate liquefied natural gas exports has been issued an environmental assessment certifica...

Mar 27, 2024

Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming; 'renters matter,' Trudeau says

VANCOUVER - The federal government wants to support those who rent their homes with a protection fund, a bill of rights and a plan to give reliable renters credit when they step up to by a home. Prime...

Mar 27, 2024