British Columbia

B.C. Forest Practices Board chair says proposed changes to forestry policy 'a start'

VANCOUVER - The chair of British Columbia's forest watchdog says he was pleased to see a bill introduced with proposed changes to the Forest and Range Practices Act that could "reassert the public int...

Oct 21, 2021

No charge as yet from Kelowna homicide

KELOWNA, B.C. - RCMP have confirmed the death of a man in Kelowna this week was a homicide, but it's not known if any charges will result from the incident.The unidentified man's body was found in a h...

Oct 21, 2021

B.C. premier defends application fee for freedom-of-information requests

VICTORIA - British Columbia's premier is defending a proposed $25 fee for non-personal freedom-of-information requests despite pushback from groups including one trying to access data on COVID-19 expo...

Oct 21, 2021

VIDEO: 'Slow down and pullover:' Nanaimo highway drivers reminded to clear the road for emergency vehicles

NANAIMO - While slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles with their lights on is common knowledge, the message evidently isn't getting through to many mid island motorists.Nanaimo RCMP stag...

Oct 21, 2021

COVID-19 law to be prolonged in B.C. as infections persist: government

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is extending several COVID-19-related orders meant to limit the spread of infection as the fourth wave sweeps over the province. The COVID-19 Related Measure...

Oct 21, 2021

'Earthquakes just happen:' Great B.C. ShakeOut drives home preparedness message

NANAIMO - It's time to batten down the hatches and update your earthquake preparedness plan.The annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut, held every Oct. 21 at 10:21 a.m., encourages residents to take a...

Oct 21, 2021

Vancouver Police Board told to change handcuff rules after arrest of Indigenous man

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Police Board will hear a report Thursday recommending the force change its handcuffing policy after the arrest of an Indigenous man and his 12-year-old granddaughter at a ban...

Oct 20, 2021

B.C. forests minister introduces bill to overhaul forest practices

VICTORIA - British Columbia's forests minister has introduced a bill to amend the Forest and Range Practices Act in what she says will "reshape" forest management in the province. Katrine Conroy told ...

Oct 20, 2021

B.C. doctors group calls on province to focus on COVID-19 aerosol transmission

VANCOUVER - A group of doctors in British Columbia is calling on the province to re-evaluate its approach to combating COVID-19. The group, called Protect our Province B.C., is made up of a range of d...

Oct 20, 2021

Pedestrians need to be seen to be safe

NANAIMO - With days getting shorter and more rain across the region, local organizations are putting a renewed focus on pedestrian safety.The City of Nanaimo, RCMP and ICBC teamed up at the intersecti...

Oct 20, 2021