British Columbia

Federal agriculture minister moved to tears by B.C.'s flood devastation

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The federal agriculture minister visited a poultry farm devastated by recent British Columbia floods, saying she was impressed by those in the communities who found the strength to ...

Dec 10, 2021

B.C. businessman Frank Giustra's lawsuit against Twitter can proceed, court rules

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's highest court has upheld a lower-court ruling allowing a prominent businessman and philanthropist's defamation lawsuit against Twitter Inc. to proceed in the province. T...

Dec 10, 2021

Mayor of Surrey, B.C., charged with public mischief over claim of being run over

VICTORIA - A public mischief charge has been approved by a special prosecutor against the mayor of Surrey, B.C. The BC Prosecution Service says the charge comes after Mayor Doug McCallum complained to...

Dec 10, 2021

Environment Canada warns of rain, snow and strong winds across parts of B.C.

VANCOUVER - Winter storm, snowfall and wind warnings are in effect across coastal and southern British Columbia, including areas affected by flooding last month. Environment Canada says rain in Metro ...

Dec 10, 2021

Lululemon Q3 profits up 30% as revenues climb despite supply-chain challenges

VANCOUVER - Lululemon Athletica Inc. says its net profits surged more than 30 per cent in its latest quarter on a strong boost in revenues despite industry supply-chain challenges. The Vancouver-based...

Dec 09, 2021

First Nations call for better alert system, more funding after slow flood response

VANCOUVER - The executive director of the First Nations Emergency Management Society is calling for a more integrated alert system and funding after it took days to co-ordinate and reach remote Indige...

Dec 09, 2021

British Columbians advised to prepare for winter storm

With a winter storm set to hit southern British Columbia this weekend, the province is advising people to prepare for possible adverse events.Environment Canada is predicting severe winter weather fro...

Dec 09, 2021

Seven die in Nanaimo in October from drug toxicity as B.C. continues to set new records

NANAMO - October is now the deadliest month in our province's history for illicit drug toxicity.201 lives were lost last month, which equates to just over six people dying per day. Seven fatalities we...

Dec 09, 2021

B.C. cabinet minister hurt in assault near legislature, say police

VICTORIA - Police are investigating an assault near the British Columbia legislature where a cabinet minister was knocked to the ground by a person. Victoria police say they are looking for witnesses ...

Dec 09, 2021

'Grief and frustration' as B.C. marks a new record death toll in overdose crisis

VICTORIA - British Columbia has recorded its highest-ever monthly number of suspected overdose deaths from toxic illicit drugs. A statement from the coroners' service says there were 201 fatalities in...

Dec 09, 2021