Category Archives: British Columbia
One man hurt after two overnight shootings in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY - Police in Surrey, B.C., are investigating two separate shootings that happened overnight that saw one man injured. Surrey police say the first shooting happened around 11:45 p.m., when office...
Jan 02, 2026
B.C.'s first baby in 2026 was born in Kelowna General Hospital at 12:18 a.m.
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says the province's first baby of 2026 was born in Kelowna General Hospital at 12:18 a.m., but won't release other details. A post on social media says the b...
Jan 01, 2026
Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in Rocky Mountains in northeastern B.C.
A snowmobiler has died after being buried by an avalanche in the Rocky Mountains in northeastern British Columbia. Avalanche Canada says three snowmobilers were riding in the Bullmoose area near Tumbl...
Jan 01, 2026
Wrong patient sent to Surrey, B.C., home after hospital discharge
A resident of Surrey, B.C., who was shocked when a hospital transfer service delivered a confused stranger to his home, instead of his father, says he doesn't want other seniors to experience the same...
Dec 31, 2025
Shooters target homes in Surrey, B.C., with police linking one attack to extortion
SURREY - Police in Surrey, B.C., are investigating after two homes were shot at this week, with one believed to be linked to extortion. Surrey Police say officers were called to the Cloverdale area at...
Dec 31, 2025
Man arrested after alleged attempted home invasion in Fort St. John, B.C.
FORT ST. JOHN - Police say a man is likely facing charges in relation to an alleged attempted home invasion in northeastern British Columbia. RCMP say they were called to the scene at a home near the ...
Dec 31, 2025
Three UBC neuroscience experts among Order of Canada appointees
VANCOUVER - Three neurological scientists and researchers, all at the University of British Columbia, are among the appointees to the Order of Canada announced on Wednesday. Neurologist Judy Illes, wh...
Dec 31, 2025
Northern lights inspire recovery in Telegraph Cove, B.C., year after devastating fire
Mary Borrowman says she'll never forget the moment she and her husband, Jim, watched the northern lights shimmer across the sky on the morning of Jan. 1, 2025, from their home in Telegraph Cove, B.C. ...
Dec 31, 2025
B.C. paramedics union says negotiations broke down, warns of a possible strike
VANCOUVER - The union representing thousands of paramedics, dispatchers, and call takers in British Columbia is warning about potential job action after it says contract negotiations broke down before...
Dec 30, 2025
Harman Bhangu says he will 'most likely' run for leadership of B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA - B.C. Conservative MLA Harman Bhangu says he will "most likely" run for the leadership of the provincial Opposition party, if the yet-to-be-released rules for the race are to his liking. Bha...
Dec 30, 2025