British Columbia

Nanaimo granted $2.5M from province to tackle homelessness

NANAIMO - It's hoped a substantial influx of cash will help the City of Nanaimo provide solutions to the ever-expanding homelessness crisis. The province announced $2.5 million for the City's Homeless...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 13, 2021

Meng Wanzhou's defence team to begin arguments in her formal extradition case

VANCOUVER - Lawyers for Meng Wanzhou are expected to present their defence in a Vancouver court today, explaining why the Huawei executive should not be extradited to the United States to face fraud c...

Aug 13, 2021

'He didn't care:' court hears deplorable actions by impaired driver in fatal Parksville hit and run

NANAIMO - A severely intoxicated driver instantly killed a pedestrian in a Parksville hit and run before he and others deliberately misled Oceanside RCMP throughout their investigation.A sentencing he...

Aug 12, 2021

Island Health nears 200 active COVID-19 cases

NANAIMO - The number of active COVID-19 cases with Island Health continues to climb. There are 193 active cases as of Thursday, Aug. 12, a rise of eight from the day before. There were significantly m...

Aug 12, 2021

High temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds cause challenging B.C. fire activity

VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Information Service says high temperatures, low humidity and an increase in winds are making wildfire conditions challenging in southern British Columbia. Fire information ...

Aug 12, 2021

Family rescued from Snake Island after boat destroyed in choppy waters

NANAIMO - A family of three was saved from a small, rocky island near Nanaimo after their boat was destroyed. The family with a young two-and-a-half-year-old daughter were stranded on Snake Island aft...

Aug 12, 2021

Salmon Arm woman’s homicide remains unsolved a decade later

SALMON ARM, B.C. - It's been ten years since Pamela Jones was killed, and police and her family are hoping the anniversary may spark some new tips into the case.On August 11, 2011 at 5:30 p.m., RCMP w...

Aug 12, 2021

B.C. makes it mandatory for seniors' care staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19

VICTORIA - British Columbia is taking further steps to protect vulnerable seniors in the province by making it mandatory for all staff and volunteers at care homes to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by...

Aug 12, 2021

B.C. Wildfire Service addresses recent criticisms about operations

The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) is firing back against recent claims from the public that operations aren't up to par.BCWS incident commander Mark Healey, BCWS director of Strategic Engagement and Pa...

Aug 12, 2021

Dogs trained to detect COVID-19 in Vancouver health-care facilities

VANCOUVER - Researchers in Vancouver are working to unleash a new weapon they hope will defeat the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. The canine scent detection program at Vancouver Coastal Hea...

Aug 12, 2021