British Columbia

B.C. premier stresses importance of co-operation within forestry sector

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's premier says the only way the provincial forest industry will grow is through partnerships with First Nations and companies. In the keynote address to the BC Council of ...

Apr 29, 2022

Third B.C. poultry flock tests positive for avian flu in Kootenay region

VICTORIA - A small poultry flock in British Columbia's Kootenay region has tested positive for the avian flu, the third known outbreak in the province. A statement from B.C.'s Agriculture Ministry say...

Apr 29, 2022

B.C. scraps controversial plan to involuntarily treat youth after overdose

VANCOUVER - British Columbia has ditched a controversial plan forcing youth to undergo treatment for up to seven days after an overdose and will now develop a new strategy with First Nations groups. M...

Apr 29, 2022

Canadian faces deportation for alleged naked dance on sacred Bali volcano

VANCOUVER - A Vancouver man is facing deportation from Bali, Indonesia, over allegations that he danced naked on a sacred volcano in violation of the country's laws. A translated news release from the...

Apr 29, 2022

B.C. disaster program upgraded to help flood victims, quickly aid in other disasters

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is overhauling its program that provides assistance after a disaster, making more people and businesses affected by last November's catastrophic flooding imm...

Apr 29, 2022

RCMP in Surrey, B.C, investigate 'disturbing incident' directed at Muslim community

SURREY, B.C. - RCMP in British Columbia say they've identified someone they believe was driving a vehicle thought to have been involved in what police have called a "disturbing incident" directed at t...

Apr 28, 2022

RCMP homicide probe follows apparent shooting near Maple Ridge in Metro Vancouver

MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. - Mounties in Metro Vancouver say homicide investigators have been called after a man died from apparent gunshot wounds. Ridge Meadows RCMP say officers responded to several shots-fi...

Apr 28, 2022

Possible cases of 'unusual' childhood hepatitis in Canada in 'single digits': Henry

VICTORIA - British Columbia's provincial health officer says all 17 pediatric hospitals across the country are looking out for an "unusual" childhood liver disease but the number of possible cases rem...

Apr 28, 2022

Committee recommends B.C. move to a provincewide police force

VICTORIA - A committee looking at reforming British Columbia's Police Act has made 11 recommendations, including a transition away from the RCMP to a provincial police force. The special committee, ma...

Apr 28, 2022

B.C. offers rights advisers for mentally ill patients who are involuntarily detained

VANCOUVER - British Columbia has introduced legislation that would allow people to get independent advice about their rights after they've been involuntarily detained for treatment of a severe mental ...

Apr 28, 2022