British Columbia

Trial by fire continues for Lytton, B.C., its residents in limbo, buildings in ruins

LYTTON, B.C. - Denise O'Connor stands on the sidewalk outside her home of 32 years - only the home is gone and so is most of her village and she doesn't live there anymore. "I had a wooden picket fenc...

Jun 24, 2022

B.C. commits $21 million to help rebuild infrastructure in Lytton after fire

VICTORIA - The fire-ravaged community of Lytton, B.C., is getting $21 million from the provincial government to help it rebuild essential infrastructure and services. The Public Safety Ministry says i...

Jun 23, 2022

Vancouver approves ambitious, 30-year plan to redevelop Broadway corridor

Vancouver's council has voted in favour of a plan that will dramatically change the look of the city's Broadway corridor over the next 30 years. Councillors voted seven to four in support of the plan ...

Jun 23, 2022

Rain swells north, central B.C. rivers but southeast levels to fall as heat arrives

VANCOUVER - The River Forecast Centre says rising levels of some waterways in southeastern British Columbia could ease as runoff from heavy rain decreases, but downpours continue to swell rivers in no...

Jun 23, 2022

Woodpecker nest halts construction of TMX pipeline near Bridal Falls, B.C.

VANCOUVER - The discovery of a woodpecker's nest has halted construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline along a 400-metre stretch near Chilliwack, B.C. A statement from Trans Mountain Corp. says buffe...

Jun 22, 2022

Rain, impending heat wave prompt warning and raise flood potential in B.C.

VANCOUVER - Environment Canada says the first hot spell of the year is about to settle over much of British Columbia, bringing temperatures in the low to mid-30s until at least early next week. Specia...

Jun 22, 2022

Drunk driver who killed B.C. officer is out again on statutory release

VANCOUVER - A man convicted of drunk and dangerous driving causing the death of an RCMP officer has been freed again on statutory release with a warning to stay away from drugs and alcohol and get cou...

Jun 21, 2022

Auditor general says B.C. Mines Ministry has improved 'with minor exceptions'

VICTORIA - British Columbia's auditor general has found that while the government has made progress on environmental oversight of major mining operations, there are concerns about the cost of cleaning...

Jun 21, 2022

Lifeboat accident in Vancouver's English Bay linked to failed hardware, sling: TSB

RICHMOND, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board has concluded its report into an accident involving a lifeboat that dropped from a ship moored in Vancouver's English Bay, injuring two crew members. T...

Jun 21, 2022

Suspected driver, second person, arrested following deadly hit-and-run in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - Police say they have made an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood. A statement from police says a 25-year-old suspect was taken into custody at his south Va...

Jun 21, 2022