British Columbia

B.C. judge denies new evidence in Meng Wanzhou's extradition case

VANCOUVER - A British Columbia Supreme Court judge will not allow new evidence to be admitted in the United States extradition case of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou. Associate Chief Just...

Jul 09, 2021

B.C. Indigenous leaders call for unity, end to violence, vandalism in Victoria area

ESQUIMALT, B.C. - Leaders of nine southern Vancouver Island First Nations want an immediate end to recent violence and vandalism, including the toppling of statues and vandalism of totem poles. The le...

Jul 09, 2021

Prime minister announces $1.3 billion for SkyTrain spur in Surrey and Langley, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. - The federal government is providing up to $1.3 billion to extend Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain line through Surrey and Langley. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement in Surre...

Jul 09, 2021

Nanaimo winner comes forward after $500k Lotto Max win

NANAIMO - The number of big lotto winners in Nanaimo continues to climb. Ria Edmond won a $500,000 in the June 15 Lotto Max draw, splitting a $1 million Maxmillion prize with a winner in Ontario durin...

Jul 09, 2021

First look at devastation for Lytton, B.C., residents who are homeless after wildfire

LYTTON, B.C. - Residents of Lytton, B.C., return to their Fraser Canyon village today for a first glimpse of what remains after fleeing for their lives ahead of a raging wildfire last week. The displa...

Jul 09, 2021

VIDEO: Couple capture rare encounter with sixgill shark off the coast of Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A local couple reeled in more than they bargained for during an evening fishing trip off the coast of Entrance Island near Nanaimo.Roy Ban, his fianc Michelle Smithers and their infant child...

Jul 09, 2021

Visitor restrictions being lifted at long-term care homes in B.C.

VICTORIA - Visitors to long-term care homes in British Columbia will soon be allowed to see loved ones without COVID-19 restrictions as part of a plan to resume usual social activities for residents. ...

Jul 08, 2021

Significant restrictions in B.C. long-term care homes easing

NANAIMO - Families will soon be able to spend more time with their loved ones in care homes. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Thursday, July 8 announced restrictions at long-term care hom...

Jul 08, 2021

Loosened restrictions for B.C. long-term care visitation announced

VICTORIA - The province is significantly loosening visitation restrictions for seniors care homes in B.C., saying the COVID-19 vaccination program has made the environments much more safe.Starting Jul...

Jul 08, 2021

First Nation calls on B.C. to respect, follow court ruling on industrial developments

VANCOUVER - The chief of a British Columbia First Nation that won a landmark court case over development in its territory called on the provincial government to recognize the rights set out in the rul...

Jul 08, 2021