British Columbia

B.C. premier 'alarmed' by systemic racism allegations, promises anti-racism law

VICTORIA - British Columbia's premier says the government is working on anti-racism legislation that may be introduced this year. John Horgan also said Wednesday he was "alarmed" to hear allegations o...

Feb 10, 2021

Horgan says cross-border tent gatherings at Peace Arch Park a federal issue

VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan says concerns about spreading COVID-19 as people from British Columbia and Washington state meet in a cross-border park should be directed to the federal government. The...

Feb 10, 2021

One dead, dozens hurt in multi-vehicle crash on snowy highway near Hope, B.C.

HOPE, B.C. - A truck driver says he'll be haunted by the sounds of twisting metal and breaking glass after a "catastrophic" crash in British Columbia that killed one person and injured dozens more. Th...

Feb 10, 2021

Interfor buys South Carolina sawmill for US$59M as lumber prices set new records

VANCOUVER - Lumber producer Interfor Corp. is buying a sawmill in South Carolina from WestRock Co. for US$59 million in cash. The news comes as North American lumber prices set new record highs, less ...

Feb 10, 2021

Forecasters warn cold snap brings wind chill values of -25 for parts of south coast

VANCOUVER - Snowfall warnings have been issued for parts of British Columbia's inner south coast as much of the province shivers through a deep freeze - and forecasters call for the coldest day, yet. ...

Feb 10, 2021

CEO of B.C. health authority leaves organization after report into misspending

VICTORIA - The head of a health authority in British Columbia is no longer with the organization following allegations related to misspending on various items including $7 million for respirators that...

Feb 09, 2021

B.C. health officials urge residents to keep up 'forward momentum' on COVID-19

VICTORIA - British Columbia health officials say progress is being made in the efforts to push back the COVID-19 virus and get to the days of fewer restrictions in the province. Health Minister Adrian...

Feb 09, 2021

Royal B.C. Museum CEO Jack Lohman resigns, statement cites 'internal issues'

VICTORIA - The chief executive officer of the Royal B.C. Museum is resigning.The museum's board of directors says Jack Lohman will step down Friday after nine years as CEO.In a news release, the board...

Feb 09, 2021

B.C. health officer seeks injunction against churches violating ban on services

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's provincial health officer and attorney general are asking for a court injunction ordering three churches to follow public health rules banning in-person religious servic...

Feb 09, 2021

10,000 B.C. waterfront workers to receive anti-harassment, anti-violence training

VANCOUVER - A violence and harassment prevention training program aims to shift what has traditionally been the white, male-dominated culture of British Columbia's waterfront workplaces. Federal Labou...

Feb 09, 2021