British Columbia

Economic bounce back at the end of 2023 could push back rate cuts, economists say

OTTAWA - Canada's economy appears to have ended 2023 on a stronger note than expected, which economists say could push back the timeline for interest rate cuts this year. Statistics Canada reported We...

Jan 31, 2024

Developer tours leaders through Somass vision

The proposed developers of the Somass Mill lands have been in town for the past few days, meeting with city staff and local leaders. Yesterday they toured city council members and local media through ...

David Wiwchar Jan 31, 2024

B.C. population to hit 7.9 million by 2046, as growth rate soars: report

VICTORIA - British Columbia's population is projected to reach 7.9 million by 2046 according to official projections and statistics that suggest the province is experiencing the fastest growth in 50 y...

Jan 30, 2024

Anxiety rises with water levels, as rain and record warmth add up to flooding in B.C.

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Heavy rain and record-breaking warmth in southwestern British Columbia this week has brought back some bad memories for Abbotsford dairy farmer Matt Dykshoorn. The unseasonable warm...

Jan 30, 2024

Police say two-year-old child hit by vehicle near Falkland, B.C., has died

VERNON, B.C. - Mounties in the North Okanagan say they are investigating the death of a two-year-old child. Police say they were called Monday afternoon to help ambulance staff who responded after the...

Jan 30, 2024

B.C. Health Minister says investment in nuclear medicine will expand cancer care

VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is spending $32 million in advancement of nuclear medicine, to operate imaging equipment for cancer diagnosis and to expand research. The announcement comes...

Jan 30, 2024

Ongoing storm system bringing record high January temperatures

Unseasonable warmth brought by an atmospheric river has shattered records - some almost a century old - at more than 30 B.C. locations, with the mercury passing 18 C in the Lower Mainland.Environment ...

Jan 30, 2024

A timeline of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion's major milestones and setbacks

CALGARY - The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is facing delay yet again, as the company responsible for building the project reported Monday it has run into a fresh construction-related challenge in...

Jan 30, 2024

McDonald's iconic McRib sandwich is back in Canada after a decade-long wait

TORONTO - After a 10-year hiatus, Canadians will be able to get their hands on the iconic McRib sandwich starting today. McDonald's Canada says the sandwich has been subject to social media speculatio...

Jan 30, 2024

Discrimination probe launched into police use of force in B.C.

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's human rights commissioner has launched an inquiry into police use of force against people who are racialized or dealing with mental health issues. Kasari Govender says i...

Jan 30, 2024