British Columbia

Suspect charged after woman brazenly followed while walking in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - Police say a criminal charge has been laid in connection with a case involving a man who followed a woman for many blocks as she walked through downtown Vancouver.Const. Tania Visintin say...

Apr 15, 2021

Vancouver Aquarium now owned by Dollywood theme park operator Herschend Enterprises

VANCOUVER - A privately owned entertainment company based in the United States is the new owner of the Vancouver Aquarium. The aquarium says in a statement 100 per cent ownership has been acquired by ...

Apr 15, 2021

Residential school building at Lower Post, B.C., to be demolished, replaced

VICTORIA - A former residential school building in the remote British Columbia community of Lower Post will be demolished and replaced after decades of lobbying efforts by local Indigenous leaders. Th...

Apr 15, 2021

B.C. families push for changes as special committee examines provincial Police Act

VANCOUVER - The death of his daughter after she was hit with rubber bullets brought Ron Rauch to the conclusion that looking for answers from British Columbia's police watchdog is a "waste of time." L...

Apr 15, 2021

COVID-19 spike in B.C. could overwhelm B.C. hospitals: modelling group

VANCOUVER - An independent COVID-19 modelling group says hospitalizations from COVID-19 are projected to overwhelm hospital capacity in British Columbia by May, unless rigorous restrictions are put in...

Apr 14, 2021

Suspect's arrest leads to assault charge against a Kelowna, B.C., Mountie

VICTORIA - A charge of assault has been approved against an RCMP officer from Kelowna. The BC Prosecution Service says in a news release the charge was sworn against Const. Siggy Pietrzak on Wednesday...

Apr 14, 2021

Boaters urged to use caution around hurt humpback off Vancouver

VANCOUVER - A conservation organization is warning boaters to be extra careful around an injured humpback whale spotted in the water off Vancouver. Ocean Wise says in a news release the whale was last...

Apr 14, 2021

Backroom organizer Mark Marissen announces bid for mayor in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - Longtime political organizer Mark Marissen has announced his bid for mayor of Vancouver.In messages posted Wednesday on social media, Marissen says he will run for Vancouver's top job in t...

Apr 14, 2021

Former health officials, advocates reflect on anniversary of overdose emergency

VANCOUVER - When British Columbia's provincial health officer declared an emergency over the overdose crisis five years ago, he said it was because those who died deserved more of a response. Since th...

Apr 14, 2021

B.C. COVID-19 in-dining restrictions to be extended through to May: industry group

VANCOUVER - The B.C. Restaurants and Food Association says it has been told that current health orders restricting in-person dining will be extended beyond next Monday's deadline.The group says they h...

Apr 13, 2021