British Columbia

B.C. city 'vigorously defending' Aboriginal claim, but says no private land in play

PORT COQUITLAM - The City of Port Coquitlam, B.C., said it is "vigorously defending" public ownership of municipal lands against a claim bought in 2016 by a local First Nation. But the city said the l...

The Canadian Press Nov 20, 2025

Ballet Kelowna wows Sask. audiences, homegrown talent returns

Just hours before making her professional debut on a Saskatchewan stage, a massive smile fills McKeely Borger's face as she talks about living her dream. The 32-year-old, who grew up in Regina, was am...

Nov 20, 2025

Speaker's vote gets northern power line through B.C. legislature by slimmest margin

VICTORIA - Legislation to fast-track construction of a northern power line has squeaked through the British Columbia legislature thanks to a deciding vote by the Speaker for the bill that Premier Davi...

The Canadian Press Nov 20, 2025

Rain, snow warnings issued for parts of B.C. along coast, in the northwest

BELLA COOLA - British Columbia's north and central coast could see as much as 70 millimetres of rain as a frontal system sweeps through the region. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued rai...

The Canadian Press Nov 20, 2025

Airport security firm sues Canada for $420 million after failed contract bid

TORONTO - A multinational security firm that used to provide screening services at airports in British Columbia and the Yukon is suing the Canadian government for more than $420 million after being re...