British Columbia

RCMP make nine arrests at old-growth logging blockades on Vancouver Island

PORT RENFREW, B.C. - RCMP in British Columbia have arrested another nine people for breaching an injunction against blockades set up to prevent old-growth logging on southern Vancouver Island. The Mou...

Jul 06, 2021

First Nations leader pledges action after rail service resumes by Lytton, B.C.

LYTTON, B.C. - One of two rail companies with routes through Lytton, B.C., says it has resumed service after a wildfire devastated the village last week, a move one First Nations leader says he's will...

Jul 06, 2021

Development permit granted to turn service building into supportive housing

NANAIMO - The process of turning a vital hub for Nanaimo's homeless into supportive housing is going ahead. Councillors approved a development permit and housing agreement for 285 Prideaux St. on Mond...

Jul 06, 2021

B.C.'s clean energy hydrogen strategy aims to decarbonize heavy-duty transportation

VANCOUVER - British Columbia is Canada's first province to introduce a business and environmental strategy on how renewable and low-carbon hydrogen can reduce emissions and create jobs in the clean te...

Jul 06, 2021

Recycling contaminants trend up in Nanaimo, well above provincial goals

NANAIMO - The Harbour City's quest to become more green is being thwarted by a blue bin.Data collected by Recycle BC over the last two years in Nanaimo showed levels of improperly recycled materials a...

Jul 06, 2021

Child dead in suspected Surrey, B.C., arson, woman stabbed in same attack: RCMP

SURREY, B.C. - A five-year-old child is dead and a woman has been severely injured in a violent attack and suspected arson in a Surrey, B.C., home. RCMP say the 42-year-old woman called police late Mo...

Jul 06, 2021

RCMP say no injuries after targeted shooting, vehicle arson, in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. - Police are investigating a shooting and separate vehicle fire in Surrey, B.C. RCMP say a home and vehicle in the Fleetwood neighbourhood were hit by several bullets just after 9 p.m. Mo...

Jul 06, 2021

Nanaimo gas prices exceed record, expected to keep climbing

NANAIMO - Big jumps at the gas pump are expected in Nanaimo. The price of gas reached 165.9 cents as of Monday, July 5, the highest ever according to gasbuddy.com. "Record prices right across the prov...

Jul 06, 2021

Environment Canada forecasts thunderstorms adding to fire danger in B.C.'s Interior

LYTTON, B.C. - Severe thunderstorms are forecast for several areas in British Columbia's southern Interior, adding to the fire danger in the province. Environment Canada says conditions are favourable...

Jul 06, 2021

$1M in grants open for Nanaimo and area organizations helping the most vulnerable

NANAIMO - A significant amount of money is now available in funding for organizations working to reduce homelessness. Nearly $1.1 million is available for the Nanaimo area and slightly less than $1 mi...

Jul 05, 2021