Category Archives: British Columbia
Rainfall warning in B.C. extends to Whistler, Sea to Sky Highway
VANCOUVER - The rainfall warning in effect for the Howe Sound and parts of Metro Vancouver in British Columbia's south coast has been extended to more communities, including Whistler. Environment Cana...
Nov 13, 2025
Surrey, B.C., home targeted by extortion-related shooting for second time: police
SURREY - Police in Surrey, B.C., are investigating after a home was targeted in an extortion-related shooting for the second time. Police say that the latest attack happened Wednesday at 7:35 p.m. whe...
Nov 13, 2025
LNG project, mines, hydro dam, power lines among latest major project referrals
TERRACE, B.C. - The federal government announced Thursday the latest list of major building projects to be considered for fast-track approval under legislation passed in June - a list focused entirely...
Nov 13, 2025
Nickel mine, hydroelectric project to be added to major projects list
OTTAWA - The Crawford Nickel Project in Ontario and a hydroelectric project in Nunavut are expected to be added to Canada's major projects list. Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Terrace, B.C., Th...
Nov 12, 2025
Sick of sick notes: B.C. limits when employers can request sick notes
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has brought in new rules that limit when an employer can ask for a sick note, saving doctors the burden of writing them and preventing patients from spreadin...
Nov 12, 2025
B.C. animal sanctuary tells of threats, 'unjustified hate' since reporting avian flu
SUMMERLAND - A British Columbia animal sanctuary whose birds have been sickened by an avian flu outbreak says it has been receiving threats and "unjustified hate" since going public with its situation...
Nov 12, 2025
Heavy rain coming for parts of B.C.'s south coast: Environment Canada
VANCOUVER - Pouring rain is on the way again for parts of British Columbia's southern coast. Environment Canada issued rainfall warnings for Howe Sound and Metro Vancouver's North Shore and northeast,...
Nov 12, 2025
BC SPCA says dog kennel deal with City of Quesnel won't be renewed at end of year
QUESNEL - The B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says it won't be operating the City of Quesnel's animal control pound by the end of this year. The SPCA says its facility in the cit...
Nov 11, 2025
Railways says rock slide may have caused B.C. derailment that spilled jet fuel
SAVONA, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Rail operator Canadian Pacific Kansas City says a rock slide may be partially to blame for a derailment near Kamloops, B.C., that resulted in the spill of more than 70,000 l...
Nov 11, 2025
B.C. falls silent at Remembrance Day services, where family ties hold strong
Remembrance Day services across British Columbia fell silent for two minutes to honour the sacrifice of war and military veterans, with some attendees reflecting on traditions of service running throu...
Nov 11, 2025