British Columbia

Power outage for new B.C. ferry forces trip cancellations on first day

NANAIMO, B.C. - The inaugural sailings for a passenger ferry between downtown Vancouver and Nanaimo, B.C., were cancelled Monday because of a power outage. A statement on the Hullo ferry website says ...

Aug 14, 2023

As B.C. temperatures soar, advocates call for rules to keep rental housing cool

VANCOUVER - Advocates for renters in British Columbia say it's time to consider setting a maximum temperature for rental housing to protect vulnerable tenants from dangerous heat. The call comes as a ...

Aug 14, 2023

Heat wave that hit B.C.'s south coast this weekend expected to spread to Interior

VANCOUVER - Health authorities and local and provincial governments across British Columbia are providing guidance on how best to deal with a sweltering heat wave that began in the province's southern...

Aug 14, 2023

B.C. braces for week of heat, with temperatures expected in the 30s

VICTORIA - A sweltering and protracted heat wave is expected to arrive today and could last for the rest of the week across much of British Columbia. Officials have warned residents to prepare for tem...

Aug 13, 2023

Kelowna, B.C., RCMP locate stolen car, arrest repeat offender

KELOWNA, B.C. - Mounties in British Columbia say a man they describe as a "dangerous repeat offender" has been arrested in Kelowna. They say officers found a stolen truck at a home in the city. Police...

Aug 12, 2023

Environment Canada issues heat warnings for B.C.'s south coast ahead of heat wave

VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued heat warnings along British Columbia's south coast. It says a strong ridge of high pressure will bring well above seasonal daytime temperatures to the region....

Aug 12, 2023

BC Hydro bids to raise EV charging fees, but customers say time-based fees are unfair

VANCOUVER - Nanaimo resident Rick Butzelaar bought an electric vehicle less than two months ago and the savings so far have been significant, but he doesn't have a home charger and a recent bid by BC ...

Aug 12, 2023

New deal for B.C. midwives increases wages, provides support for Indigenous midwifery

VICTORIA - British Columbia midwives and the province have ratified a new three-year, wage-increasing agreement with the overwhelming support of health-care workers. The new deal includes a series of ...

Aug 11, 2023

Federal officials says 'marathon' wildfire season could extend into fall

VANCOUVER - The federal government is forecasting a "marathon" wildfire season to continue across much of Canada this month, with the potential for the fire season to extend into September for souther...

Aug 11, 2023

Canadian evacuees tell of chaotic scenes in Maui wildfire 'war zone'

VANCOUVER - Canadians returning from Maui have told of harrowing scenes during their escape from the fire-devastated Hawaiian island. Among the evacuees is British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Matth...

Aug 11, 2023