British Columbia

City to launch online survey for high-profile downtown Nanaimo block

NANAIMO - Public opinions will be gathered on overhauling a strategically vital block in the middle of Nanaimo's downtown core.Starting Thursday, Aug. 26, the City officially begins gathering feedback...

Aug 25, 2021

One presumed dead, one injured in collapse at B.C. construction site: RCMP

VANCOUVER - The RCMP say one person is believed to be dead and another is in hospital after part of a building collapsed in North Vancouver on Wednesday. Sgt. Peter DeVries says fire and rescue person...

Aug 25, 2021

Additional financial support available for wildfire evacuees

The Canadian Red Cross, in partnership with the B.C. government, is providing financial support for British Columbians who were forced from their homes due to wildfires.The Red Cross will provide fina...

Aug 25, 2021

Police stop speeding, impaired & uninsured driver without working brakes in Nanoose

PARKSVILLE - A woman is facing several driving infractions, but she could be in a much worse position if not for a fast-thinking traffic patrol officer.Cpl. Mike Halskov of BC Highway Patrol said thei...

Aug 25, 2021

Evacuation orders and alerts drop in B.C. as number of wildfires holds steady

VANCOUVER - Emergency Management BC says about 3,700 properties are on evacuation order, down from nearly 8,200 a week ago. A news release says nearly 11,300 properties are on evacuation alert - which...

Aug 25, 2021

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations 'off the table' for school district 68 employees

NANAIMO - Union leaders representing teachers and support staff in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools say they won't initiate the idea of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for their members.Jeremy Inscho,...

Aug 25, 2021

'It's very disturbing': Expert says sea stars melting away because of wasting disease

VANCOUVER - Sea stars in the waters off British Columbia that died off in the billions about a decade ago are not recovering as expected, an expert says. A new study published by the Royal Society sai...

Aug 25, 2021

Trudeau in British Columbia while Conservative and NDP leaders campaign in Ontario

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau will be campaigning in British Columbia today while the heads of the New Democrats and Conservative will be in Ontario. Trudeau is expected to make an announcement in Sur...

Aug 25, 2021

COVID shots in incorrect freezer prompts vaccine callback at B.C.'s Interior Health

REVELSTOKE, B.C. - More than 500 people in the Interior Health region will need to get another COVID-19 vaccine shot after officials there say some of the doses were kept in an incorrect freezer. A st...

Aug 24, 2021

78 properties confirmed with fire damage west of Okanagan Lake

Activity on the White Rock Lake fire has been minimal the last few days along the south, west and northern flanks, but that is expected to increase this week as the temperatures and winds rise.A burn-...

Aug 24, 2021