British Columbia

Arctic outflow, snow and possible freezing rain forecast for parts of B.C.

VANCOUVER - Cold and winter storm warnings have been posted throughout many parts of B.C. Environment Canada says a cold air mass is expected to settle across much of the south coast on Tuesday, bring...

Dec 20, 2021

B.C. Mounties say they are monitoring protest against gas pipeline

HOUSTON, B.C. - The RCMP say they are investigating allegations that protesters threatened security officials, set off flares and damaged vehicles at a drill site for the Coastal GasLink pipeline in n...

Dec 20, 2021

B.C. cap on restaurant food delivery fees to stay at 15% through next year

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it's extending the cap on fees charged by food delivery companies to help the restaurant industry through the COVID-19 pandemic. Ravi Kahlon, the minist...

Dec 20, 2021

Emaciated dog and her 5 puppies found abandoned in Nanaimo

- Editors note: This article contains a graphic image some readers might find disturbing. NANAIMO - A two-year-old dog and her five puppies are now being cared for by the BC SPCA after being found on ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 20, 2021

Key B.C. highway reopens to truck traffic after severe flood damage

VANCOUVER - A major highway linking Metro Vancouver and southern British Columbia to the rest of the province has reopened about a month after severe flooding damaged the route in several areas. The B...

Dec 20, 2021

British Columbia's new COVID-19 restrictions to curb Omicron variant come into effect

VANCOUVER - New COVID-19 restrictions ranging from audience capacities on large venues to the number of people able to attend indoor gatherings are in effect today. The health measures are scheduled t...

Dec 20, 2021

Police investigating after death at SilverStar ski resort in British Columbia

VERNON, B.C. - One person has died at a ski resort in British Columbia's Okanagan region. The sales and marketing director of SilverStar Mountain Resort says one person died in the Powder Gulch area o...

Dec 19, 2021

Man charged with attempted murder after weekend stabbing in Nanaimo, B.C.

NANAIMO, B.C. - A man has been charged with attempted murder after a weekend stabbing in Nanaimo, B.C. Nanaimo RCMP say they were called to a home at about 7:15 p.m. Saturday after two people in their...

Dec 19, 2021

Students concerns heard, exams will continue in-person: UBC

VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia says assurances from public health officials have influenced its decision to continue with in-person exams, despite concerns from students about the spre...

Dec 19, 2021

Oceanside RCMP warn of scammers impersonating police/CRA agents in Bitcoin fraud

PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP revealed a complex scam involving someone impersonating a Canada Revenue Agency agent and a local Mountie.Sometime this week a resident received a call from someone saying ...

Dec 19, 2021