British Columbia

B.C. port strike could end pending approval of terms set by federal mediator

VANCOUVER - The B.C. port strike could be nearing its end after Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan gave a federal mediator 24 hours to send him recommended terms to resolve the dispute. Once he gets the t...

Jul 12, 2023

U.S. hiker dies after falling from popular B.C. hiking trail near Whistler

WHISTLER, B.C. - Mounties in British Columbia say a 28-year-old American woman has died after falling from a popular hiking trail near Whistler. Sea to Sky RCMP have identified the woman as Nicole Kil...

Jul 11, 2023

Aritzia sees net income fall to $17.5 million in first quarter despite higher revenue

VANCOUVER - Aritzia Inc. says its net income for the first quarter was $17.5 million, almost half of its net income of $33.3 million a year earlier. The Vancouver-based retailer says net revenue for t...

Jul 11, 2023

B.C. police warn about 3D-printed guns that look like 'harmless toys'

SURREY, B.C. - Police in British Columbia are raising concerns about the rise of 3D-printed guns and other privately made firearms, saying the risks posed by the weapons that often resemble "harmless ...

Jul 11, 2023

29-year-old victim of suspected targeted shooting in Surrey, B.C., identified

SURREY, B.C. - Homicide investigators have identified the latest person shot and killed in Surrey, B.C. A statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says Surrey resident Pavanbar Paul M...

Jul 11, 2023

Uncertain demand clouds future of Canada's planned LNG exports, experts say

VANCOUVER - Canadian liquefied natural gas projects looking to fill gaps in the global market left by the absence of Russian gas may run into more challenging conditions than expected, industry expert...

Jul 11, 2023

Multiple charges as 27-year-old accused in crash that killed two B.C. teens

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - Charges have been laid against a 27-year-old man accused of causing a crash last July that killed two Vancouver-area teenagers. A statement from Metro Vancouver Transit Police ...

Jul 11, 2023

More evacuation orders and alerts as number of wildfires in B.C. keeps climbing

VANCOUVER - Evacuation orders and alerts have expanded near several wildfires in British Columbia as communities try to keep residents safe and the BC Wildfire Service battles an increasing number of ...

Jul 11, 2023

Staff at lodge for LNG workers approve strike, potentially disrupting Kitimat project

KITIMAT, B.C. - Employees at a lodge housing workers for LNG Canada's gas facility in Kitimat, B.C., have authorized strike action, potentially disrupting construction of the massive project. The unio...

Jul 10, 2023

RCMP search for puppy, Lil Bit, stolen in alleged home invasion in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. - Police in Surrey, B.C., are appealing for public help to find a puppy that was stolen during an alleged home invasion robbery. They say the six-month-old female miniature pinscher and S...

Jul 10, 2023