British Columbia

B.C. lawyer for Crown says stay application in old-growth logging case is flawed

NANAIMO, B.C. - A lawyer for the Crown says a court application calling for a stay of proceedings against those arrested at old-growth logging protests in B.C. is flawed and has no chance of succeedin...

Feb 10, 2022

B.C., Alberta backcountry users warned of avalanche dangers

REVELSTOKE, B.C. - A special public avalanche warning has been issued for parts of British Columbia and Alberta's backcountry about the potential for triggering large avalanches. Avalanche Canada and ...

Feb 10, 2022

Vancouver Island First Nation ready to search for unmarked graves at former school

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. - A Vancouver Island First Nation says it has taken the first steps toward locating possible unmarked graves at the former site of the Alberni Indian Residential School. A statement...

Feb 10, 2022

Telus sees strong operating revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth in 2022

VANCOUVER - Telus Corp. unveiled positive guidance for 2022,with operating revenue and adjusted EBITDA forecast to grow between 8 to 10 per cent. This guidance comes as the telecommunications company ...

Feb 10, 2022

New vaccine mandate applies to all regulated health professionals in B.C. by March 24

VICTORIA - Vaccinations against COVID-19 will be required of all regulated health workers in B.C. under a provincial health order expected to be introduced next week. Provincial health officer Dr. Bon...

Feb 09, 2022

Interior B.C. library adds radon detector kits to its borrowing options

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Residents in parts of British Columbia's southern Interior will only need a valid library card if they want access to a tool that could help make their homes safer. The Thompson-Nicol...

Feb 09, 2022

Wildfire destroys Lytton's governance records; B.C. gives OK to rewrite bylaws

VICTORIA - British Columbia has introduced legislation that will allow the fire-ravaged community of Lytton to replace and rewrite its governance laws destroyed in the disaster. Municipal Affairs Mini...

Feb 09, 2022

Barge grounded at Vancouver's English Bay in November storms to be disassembled

VANCOUVER - A barge that had been the subject of jokes and the star of many photos after becoming stuck on a popular Vancouver beach during a severe storm in November is on its way out. The City of Va...

Feb 09, 2022

Lawyers for arrestees at B.C. old-growth logging protest seek stay in proceedings

NANAIMO, B.C. - A lawyer for several people arrested for breaching an injunction during protests over old-growth logging on Vancouver Island wants the charges against her clients and others arrested t...

Feb 09, 2022

Census shows B.C.'s population hit five million after 7.6 per cent growth

VANCOUVER - Canada's latest census shows British Columbia had the second-highest population growth among the provinces, but realtors and buyers say an influx of people has created fiercer-than-ever co...

Feb 09, 2022