British Columbia

RCMP say charges laid after two people were found dead in Crofton, B.C.

DUNCAN, B.C. - The RCMP say second-degree murder charges have been laid against a man for the deaths of two people in the Vancouver Island community of Crofton. They say 33-year-old Justin Dodd was ar...

Oct 25, 2021

B.C.'s climate change plan aims for changes by 2030 for consumers, industry

VICTORIA - British Columbia has introduced a plan to reach its legislated target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 with initiatives like slashing the number of kilometres driven and boosting ...

Oct 25, 2021

Salvage crew's access to smouldering ship hampered by storm on B.C.'s coast

VICTORIA - The Canadian Coast Guard says a fire aboard a container ship off the coast of Victoria continues to smoulder. The coast guard says in a statement posted on social media that a salvage crew ...

Oct 25, 2021

Powerful storm hits B.C. south coast, thousands without power but no reported damage

VANCOUVER - Wind warnings and special weather statements remain posted for Vancouver Island and British Columbia's inner south coast, but it appears the region has dodged significant damage from a pow...

Oct 25, 2021

Crown appeals house arrest sentence to Parksville workplace scammer

NANAIMO - The highest court in B.C. will examine the fate of a disgraced Parksville woman who stole $70,000 from her former employer.The Crown appealed a B.C. Supreme Court judgment handed to Renee Pa...

Oct 25, 2021

B.C. lifting venue capacity limits across much of the province as COVID-19 cases ease

VICTORIA - British Columbia is set to lift capacity restrictions on gatherings across much of the province today. Many B.C. residents will now be allowed to attend events like hockey games, concerts a...

Oct 25, 2021

Stormy weather packing high winds forecast for Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER - BC Ferries has cancelled 16 sailings on Monday due to a forecast calling for high winds that are expected to batter swaths of Vancouver Island and the western part of Metro Vancouver. Canc...

Oct 24, 2021

Okanagan College professors pen book on history of Canadian corrections

A new book written by two Okanagan College professors provides a new window on life within Canadian prisons and how they have been operated over the years.Sociology professor Melissa Munn and History ...

Oct 24, 2021

'The need is bigger this year:' United Way raises funds to boost social programs

NANAIMO - A critical fundraiser to fuel hundreds of Vancouver Island social programs is even more important this year.United Way British Columbia is aiming to raise $1.2 million through its annual cam...

Oct 24, 2021

Hazardous materials burning aboard container ship anchored off southern B.C.

VICTORIA - The Canadian Coast Guard says a fire is continuing to burn in several containers aboard a cargo ship about eight kilometres off the coast of Victoria. The Coast Guard says in a release that...

Oct 24, 2021