British Columbia

Grey whale off Vancouver Island given antibiotics after lesions found around tag site

VANCOUVER - Canadian and American officials say they're monitoring a grey whale after lesions were spotted in the same area where a satellite tag was attached by researchers. Officials said during a j...

Apr 13, 2021

Tougher COVID-19 restrictions in B.C., including travel, still 'on the table': Horgan

VICTORIA - Further COVID-19 restrictions may be on the way for British Columbia, with the premier suggesting changes could come as early as Thursday. John Horgan says travel restrictions will be discu...

Apr 13, 2021

Failed fitting caused 190,000-litre spill at Trans Mountain site in B.C.: TSB

VANCOUVER - A Transportation Safety Board report says the failure of a fitting on a section of narrow tubing at a Trans Mountain pumping station in British Columbia was the cause of a crude oil spill ...

Apr 13, 2021

Let users carry certain amounts of drugs without criminal sanctions: Vancouver mayor

VANCOUVER - The City of Vancouver has outlined the amounts of various drugs people should be allowed to carry for a three-day supply as it seeks a federal exemption to decriminalize the possession of ...

Apr 12, 2021

NDP government to lay out priorities with B.C. throne speech

VICTORIA - British Columbia's NDP government is set to present its throne speech later today, laying out its priorities more than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began.NDP house leader Mike Farnwor...

Apr 12, 2021

Adults in Whistler, B.C. now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine

WHISTLER, B.C. - Adult residents and workers in Whistler, B.C., will be able to receive COVID-19 vaccines starting today. Vancouver Coastal Health says there have been 1,505 cases in Whistler between ...

Apr 12, 2021

Adults living, working in Whistler, B.C., eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

WHISTLER, B.C. - Adults living and working in Whistler, B.C., will be able to receive their COVID-19 vaccination starting Monday. Vancouver Coastal Health says eligible residents will be required to p...

Apr 11, 2021

Three banned from fishing, holding licences in Canada after overfishing violations

NOOTKA, B.C. - Three people have been banned from fishing or holding a fishing licence anywhere in Canada after pleading guilty to overfishing on Vancouver Island in 2019.Nootka Sound RCMP investigate...

Apr 11, 2021

North Vancouver RCMP say child dies after skiing accident in British Columbia

VANCOUVER - North Vancouver RCMP say a child has died after a skiing accident on a local mountain.Police say they were called to Mount Seymour at about 8 p.m. Saturday for reports of a seriously injur...

Apr 11, 2021

RCMP investigating after child dies at motel in Duncan, B.C.

DUNCAN, B.C. - Mounties and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating after a child's death at a Duncan, B.C. motel Friday night. Police say officers from the North Cowichan Duncan RCMP as well as B...

Apr 11, 2021