British Columbia

No foul play suspected after burned body of homeless person found in North Vancouver

VANCOUVER - A burned body, believed to be of a homeless person, has been found in a forested area of North Vancouver, B.C. RCMP Sgt. Peter DeVries says no foul play is suspected at this time and inste...

Jan 23, 2021

Snowfall warnings in place for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island

VANCOUVER - Residents of British Columbia's south coast are being urged to prepare for a blast of wintry weather this weekend. Environment Canada warns that snow is in the forecast for parts of Metro ...

Jan 23, 2021

COVID-19 deaths in long-term care reveal need for home supports: advocates

VANCOUVER - The devastating toll of COVID-19 on long-term care residents in Canada has underscored the need for increased public funding for home care, advocates say. Most seniors want to stay at home...

Jan 23, 2021

Metis Nation of B.C. suspends president, citing 'breach' of policies, procedures

VANCOUVER - The Metis Nation of B.C. says its board of directors has voted to suspended its elected president, alleging there has been a breach of its policies and procedures. Its board of directors s...

Jan 22, 2021

B.C. government to release report on its response to pandemic at care homes

VICTORIA - British Columbia's health minister says the province will release a report assessing its COVID-19 response in the province's long-term care homes. Adrian Dix says the Health Ministry commis...

Jan 22, 2021

Joly touts need for new B.C. economic development agency

VICTORIA - The federal economic development minister says businesses in B.C. want to work with a new development agency that Ottawa is working to create in the province. Melanie Joly says she's heard ...

Jan 22, 2021

Search in Richmond B.C., as man deemed a public risk removes monitoring bracelet

RICHMOND, B.C. - Police say a search is underway for a man who is believed to be a risk to the public and allegedly cut off his ankle monitoring bracelet while in Richmond, B.C. A statement from Richm...

Jan 22, 2021

B.C. slated to give more details on COVID-19 vaccine program

VICTORIA - British Columbia is updating its immunization strategy for COVID-19 today as Premier John Horgan is scheduled to be joined by health officials to lay out the latest on the government's plan...

Jan 22, 2021

Legal review shows British Columbia can't restrict interprovincial travel: Horgan

VICTORIA - The B.C. government says a review of legal options has made it clear it cannot prevent people from travelling to the province from elsewhere in Canada. Premier John Horgan says in a stateme...

Jan 21, 2021

B.C. Liberals announce organizing committee to choose new leader for party renewal

VANCOUVER - A former British Columbia finance minister and a current member of the legislature are part of a seven-member committee overseeing the upcoming Liberal leadership campaign to replace forme...

Jan 21, 2021