British Columbia

CN Rail will not pursue contempt case related to 2020 rail blockade in B.C.

VANCOUVER - Canadian National Railway says it will not pursue criminal charges against protesters accused of defying an injunction and blocking a CN rail line in northwestern British Columbia nearly t...

Jan 28, 2022

Teck says coal sales down from extreme weather, COVID-19 affecting operations

VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Ltd. said Friday that its coal sales fell below its guidance because of extreme weather in British Columbia and warned that COVID-19 was leading to higher costs and could di...

Jan 28, 2022

B.C. reports 13 more COVID-19 deaths, 141 in intensive care

VICTORIA - The percentage of B.C. residents 12 and over to reach triple vaccination status is now at 43 per cent. A statement from the Health Ministry also says 90 per cent of people 12 and older have...

Jan 27, 2022

B.C. Crown says documents identified Wednesday could be 'exculpatory' in James case

VANCOUVER - A surprise disclosure temporarily delayed proceedings at the B.C. Supreme Court trial of the former clerk of the legislature, who is accused of misspending public dollars. Crown prosecutor...

Jan 27, 2022

RCMP station in Surrey, B.C., evacuated after grenade turned in

SURREY, B.C. - The Mounties called in explosive experts after a person walked into one of their offices in Surrey, B.C., with a grenade on Thursday. The RCMP say someone went to their Guildford office...

Jan 27, 2022

Engine fire on board B.C. school boat off Vancouver Island; students, crew safe

VICTORIA - Students and crew aboard a marine school bus have been safely rescued after an engine fire on the vessel used to ferry children to school in B.C.'s southern Gulf Islands. A spokesman with t...

Jan 27, 2022

Four deaths from same family in Richmond, B.C., was an isolated incident, police say

RICHMOND, B.C. - Police say two men and two women who were found dead at a home after a shooting in Richmond, B.C., were from the same family. Sgt. David Lee of the Integrated Homicide Investigation T...

Jan 27, 2022

B.C. forest watchdog recommends improving forest management to protect water

VICTORIA - British Columbia's forest watchdog has identified four key areas where the management of forestry practices can negatively affect water and outlines potential opportunities for the province...

Jan 26, 2022

B.C. to send rapid tests for staff to government-funded child-care settings

VICTORIA - Staff in government-funded child-care centres are soon expected to have access to rapid antigen tests provided by the province. The Children's Ministry says up to 250,000 tests will be sent...

Jan 26, 2022

St. Joseph’s Mission survivor recounts trauma, feels more potential burial sites will be found

Editor's Note: The following story contains descriptions of trauma and abuse suffered by Indigenous peoples at residential schools and hospitals. Discretion is advised. The National Indian Residential...

Jan 26, 2022