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Fugitive wanted in 2024 Winnipeg abduction, killing arrested in Surrey, B.C.: police

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:55:03 GMT

The last of three men wanted in a 2024 abduction and homicide of an Ontario man in Winnipeg has been arrested in British Columbia, police say.

Mobile home park near Vernon, B.C., to lose power, landlord says she can't afford repairs

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

After five years of warnings, a mobile home park near Vernon will lose power on April 10, due to what Technical Safety B.C. calls unsafe electrical conditions.

Kelowna looks at ‘tiered policing’ as police costs projected to soar 66% by 2031

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Kelowna, B.C., is looking at alternative policing models as costs are projected to soar.

Victoria creative hub gives local artists a space to be seen

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Archer Community Hub operates as a carving workshop, educational space and recording studio that hosts weekly hip-hop freestyle sessions — filling a gap its members say exists for working artists in the city.

B.C. Ferries details close call with northern ferry weeks after it veered a metre from rocks

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:34:41 GMT

Details are being shared about a recent incident involving a B.C. Ferries vessel that veered off course near rock shoals off the northern coast on March 8. On Thursday, the company summarized what happened and confirmed an investigation is underway.

Sting operation from Vancouver police catches alleged Pokémon card thief

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:11:46 GMT

Staff Sgt. Ryan Campbell says thefts occurred on five consecutive days from March 23, with victims saying they were bear-sprayed and robbed after arranging meetings on Facebook Marketplace.

B.C. mother and daughter released from ICE custody in Texas after being held 19 days

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:36:51 GMT

Tania Warner and her 7-year-old daughter have been released from ICE custody in Texas after being detained on March 14. The woman, originally from Penticton, B.C., insists she is living in the United States legally and intends to fight for her right to stay.

2020 death of Prince George man in police custody ruled accidental by coroner’s inquest jury

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:28:49 GMT

The jury that heard the inquest into the 2020 death of Lake Babine Nation’s Everett Riley Patrick made five recommendations aimed at improving staff skills and policies in detention facilities.

B.C. Court of Appeal overturns B.C. Supreme Court ruling on Nootka Island title

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:17:03 GMT

The B.C. Court of Appeal has overturned a lower-court ruling after finding the judge used an "arbitrary boundary" to determine a First Nation's Aboriginal title over a swath of Nootka Island off western Vancouver Island.

8 teams leave KIJHL to start independent league

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:12:53 GMT

Teams from 100 Mile House, Castlegar, Chase, Creston, Golden, Kelowna, Sicamous and Spokane, Wash., will form the Western Independent Junior Hockey League.

Thieves nab outhouses, chainsaws from multiple sites near Bella Coola: RCMP

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:53:22 GMT

Police in B.C.'s Bella Coola area are investigating a string of break-ins and thefts involving parks infrastructure and equipment such as chainsaws, outhouses and toilet paper holders.

B.C. Premier David Eby to pause implementation of some parts of DRIPA

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:53:16 GMT

First Nations leaders say that B.C. Premier David Eby announced plans to pause some parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, known as DRIPA, in meeting this morning amid mounting feedback from more than 100 Indigenous groups opposed to any amendments.

B.C. Ferries CEO says he hears customers' frustrations over Easter weekend cancellations

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:25:27 GMT

"We operate our vessels at over 99 per cent reliability, but we also know that on days like this that's not what it feels like," says B.C. Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez.

Landlords must ensure apartments don't get too hot under new New West bylaw

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

As summer approaches, two Metro Vancouver municipalities are trying to reduce the risk of extreme heat. New Westminster is requiring landlords to maintain safe temperatures in at least one room in an apartment, and Vancouver is funding cooling retrofits in some SROs.

B.C. flower farmer focusing on resiliency after flood damaged crops

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

An Upper Squamish Valley flower farmer is trying to make her farm more resilient after dealing with floods and fires.

After years of writing columns critical of Mark Sager, Kirk Lapointe is now challenging him

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Plenty of people write about how they don’t like the mayor of their city. Kirk Lapointe decided to go a step further and run against incumbent West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager.

Victoire clinch playoff spot, set PWHL point streak record in win over Goldeneyes

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:19:33 GMT

Hayley Scamurra scored twice and Ann-Renee Desbiens made 18 saves as the Montreal Victoire blanked the Vancouver Goldeneyes 3-0 on Wednesday night, clinching a playoff spot and extending their point streak to a league-record 12 games.

New Fort St. John doctors to take thousands off waiting list

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Dr. Manraj Khangura and Dr. Haroon Ahmed are international medical graduates finishing up their two years of residency training in the city. They will take on 3,000 new patients starting in September.

Chilliwack council votes on whether 1 homeowner can keep 1 extra dog

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:23:00 GMT

Most of the time, mayors and councillors across B.C. vote on issues that will have a direct impact on large numbers of people in their community. And sometimes, they vote on whether one homeowner needs to get rid of one dog.

B.C. gang member Conor D'Monte sentenced to 15 years for conspiracy to commit murder

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:37:31 GMT

A man who police said was involved in a deadly gang war in B.C.'s Lower Mainland between 2008 and 2009 was sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiracy to commit murder on Wednesday.

2 Kelowna restaurants penalized for contravening liquor laws within 1 week

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:13:15 GMT

Two Kelowna, B.C., food establishments have been penalized for violating provincial liquor laws within a week of each other. In one case, the province's liquor regulator fined a Caribbean restaurant $11,000 for allowing alcohol off its premises. In another case, an Indian restaurant had its alcohol licence suspended for a week after serving a minor with alcohol and not checking their ID.

First Nations leader says 'bad faith negotiations' on DRIPA amendments risk Indigenous partnership

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:12:16 GMT

B.C. Premier David Eby is under fire by First Nations leaders for pursuing “bad faith” consultation on his plans to amend the province’s reconciliation framework law, one day before he is set to meet with chiefs from across the province.

B.C. to cut 2035 zero-emission vehicle sales mandate from 100% to 75%

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:37:27 GMT

The Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions says the legislative changes would align the provincial mandate with the federal government's goals.

Brandon Teixeira sentenced to life for contract killing, attempted murder

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:15:11 GMT

Brandon Teixeira was convicted of murder, attempted murder and discharging a firearm with intent last August, nearly eight years after the October 2017 shooting death of 28-year-old Nicholas Khabra in Surrey, B.C.

Tumbler Ridge shooting victim moved out of ICU, father says

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:17:28 GMT

Maya Gebala, a 12-year-old injured in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, has been moved out of intensive care and into a "recovery and rehab-focused unit" at B.C. Children's Hospital, according to her father.

Life sentences overturned for 2 people found guilty of murdering Surrey mechanic

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:05:22 GMT

The two killers of Surrey, B.C., mechanic Delphin Paul Prestbakmo have had their life sentences overturned. Prestbakmo, known as Pauly, was stabbed over 40 times in the parking lot near Semiahmoo Shopping Centre in the early morning of Aug. 16, 2019.

Whistler Blackcomb parent company named in antitrust class-action lawsuit

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Complaint says Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Co. use anti-competitive schemes to get customers to buy expensive multi-mountain "mega passes."

City of Fort St. John looking for millions to address funding gap for new pool

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The City of Fort St. John is looking to address a $4.1-million operational funding gap on a proposed aquatics centre estimated to cost $185 million.

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is headed around the moon. Take a look inside the capsule

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Think of it like a long family trip, with everyone packed into an minivan along with all of your stuff — except that you're hitting the road at 28,000 km/h and there are no pit stops for nearly 10 days.

Doctor group warns B.C.’s regulatory changes could lead to fewer physicians, longer wait times

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:08:11 GMT

Changes to regulatory oversight for health-care professionals that come into effect Wednesday could cause doctors to retire early or leave the province, a group representing medical professionals has warned.

Group claiming to be UBC engineering students takes credit for vehicle suspended near Squamish

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:32:30 GMT

A red, hollowed-out Volkswagen Beetle suspended on a rock face in Squamish, B.C., has the hallmarks of a UBC engineering student prank.

B.C. mother detained in Texas says she could return home Wednesday after being granted bond

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:35:11 GMT

Tania Warner's husband says a judge set the bond for his wife at $9,500 US.

Anti-Indigenous racism increasing around Powell River, say Tla'amin Nation citizens

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:17:59 GMT

Tla’amin Nation says it’s concerned about a rise in anti-Indigenous racism and residential school denialism its citizens have been experiencing in and around Powell River, B.C.

B.C. MLA charged with assault says he won't resign from office

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:12:41 GMT

Independent B.C. legislator Hon Chan says he is not resigning after his assault charges came to light and he was kicked out of the Conservative caucus.

University of the Fraser Valley looks to turn land into money amid layoffs, budget crunch

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The development of two parking lots at UFV's Abbotsford campus could start as soon as 2028.

B.C. gov't proposes legislative changes to increase wood fibre supply

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:55:46 GMT

B.C.'s softwood lumber industry has taken major hits over the last few years, as escalating U.S. duties on softwood lumber imports have piled atop challenges like a major beetle infestation and wildfires, leading to thousands of jobs lost.

Wife of Prince George man who died in custody tells inquest 'his life was about his family'

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:41:18 GMT

Everett Riley Patrick, from Lake Babine Nation, died in hospital on April 20, 2020, following events involving the Prince George RCMP detachment.

B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Yuri Fulmer strikes deal with OneBC leader

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:54:34 GMT

B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Yuri Fulmer has reached a "unite the right" agreement with OneBC leader Dallas Brodie to avoid vote-splitting if Fulmer becomes Opposition leader.

B.C. youth charged after chats with U.S. teen who allegedly made school shooting threats: police

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:48:35 GMT

A Sooke, B.C., youth has been arrested and charged after online chats with a U.S. teenager who allegedly made school shooting threats, RCMP say.

B.C.'s Reece Howden completes sensational 10-medal ski cross campaign with silver

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:46:38 GMT

Canadian ski cross racer Reece Howden, fresh off clinching his fourth World Cup season title, earned a silver medal in the final race of the season on Sunday in Gällivare, Sweden.

‘West Coast girly’ Jade LeMac on songwriting, the Junos and touring with Hilary Duff

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The 22-year-old has 6.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify, is nominated for breakthrough artist of the year at the 2026 Juno Awards, and is preparing to tour the United States this summer with Hilary Duff and La Roux.

B.C. teacher suspended after showing inappropriate videos, making racist joke: regulator

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A teacher in B.C.'s Central Coast has had her teaching certificate suspended for one day after showing students inappropriate videos, one of which included a man in a bathing suit eating pie, and for making a racist joke, according to the B.C. teacher regulator.

I've lived in 3 provinces. Canada's health care is anything but universal

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Shannon Flaman has lived in Saskatchewan, B.C. and Alberta. Her experiences in emergency rooms and finding family doctors have changed the way she sees the country's health care.

Westham Island Bridge to reopen Saturday evening, 2 months after tugboat strike

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:45:35 GMT

Westham Island sits between Delta and Richmond, B.C., and is home to a farming community.

B.C. Conservative leadership race narrows to six as Darrell Jones exits, backs Caroline Elliott

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:47:53 GMT

The number of candidates running for the leadership of the British Columbia Conservatives has shrunk to six, with candidate Darrell Jones announcing he will be throwing his support behind political commentator Caroline Elliott.

Family fighting to bring B.C. senior home after she suffered stroke, fell into a coma in China

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:40:12 GMT

British Columbian Lilia Avoutova, 78, suffered a stroke, never making it to her birthplace of Xinjiang in northwest China.

'Tell my parents that I love them so much': Tumbler Ridge shooting victim's final words shared on gravestone

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The final words of one of the victims of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., have been shared by his family: "Tell my parents that I love them so much." The local MP says the message was delivered by a "hero" classmate who helped care for Abel Mwansa, Jr. and others hurt in the tragedy.

With finish line in sight, NDP leadership candidates try to win over voters

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The five candidates vying for the NDP's leadership into the next election gave one final appeal to members before the party chooses its next leader.

Prince Rupert carnival worker was likely retrieving items when fatally struck by ride: report

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:15:11 GMT

A report from Technical Safety B.C. says a carnival worker who was killed on the job in Prince Rupert last August was likely retrieving dropped items when he was fatally struck by the Zipper ride.

Floating hotel with 250 rooms proposed for Vancouver's Coal Harbour

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:44:35 GMT

Seaplane terminal Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre and Finnish hospitality company Sunborn Group are proposing a 250-room floating hotel near the Vancouver Convention Centre. City council will discuss the rezoning application Monday.

Site C work camp spared from landfill, set for reuse in northwest B.C.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:00:59 GMT

B.C. Hydro said Friday it will relocate most of the 1,700-person camp to house workers building the North Coast Transmission Line across northwest B.C.

Williams Lake mayor, council blindsided by recommendation to shut down Thompson Rivers University campus

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:37:43 GMT

The president of Thompson Rivers University is recommending the school's Williams Lake, B.C., campus be shut down, citing declining enrolment and rising costs.

Contract killing, execution and deceived judges: court battle over $160M debt revealed

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Gordon Funt called the case "both extraordinary and ordinary." Extraordinary because it involves a man who was ordered killed by a business partner, who was later executed in China, and ordinary because the case hinged on a common legal test.

New documentary unravels real story behind drama of B.C.'s 'Bush Boys'

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:40:05 GMT

In late 2003, two young men discovered camping near Vernon said they were being raised in the wild by parents who had dropped out of society. But their story wasn't true and a new documentary series sheds light on the story that captured the country's attention.

Most Coquitlam residents displaced by mudslide allowed to return

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:27:50 GMT

The City of Coquitlam says most residents who were displaced by a mudslide last week will be allowed to return home on Thursday afternoon, although long-term geotechnical assessments are still underway.

Over 115 kg of meth in pickle jars seized by RCMP in B.C.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:44:53 GMT

Police say the investigation was carried out with the help of Australian Federal Police and Canada Border Services Agency, resulting in the seizure of 115 kilograms of methamphetamine at the Tsawwassen, B.C., container facility in January.

Trail users raise concerns over ongoing closure of popular Vancouver Island route

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:06:44 GMT

About a year ago, the province announced Juan de Fuca Marine Trail would be closed throughout summer 2025, after several storms did a number on the area. Most of it remains closed, with no open date.

Victoria police to stop providing traffic control, resources for weekly pro-Palestine rallies

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:43:47 GMT

The Victoria Police Department says it will no longer provide traffic control or other resources at the weekly pro-Palestine rallies that have taken place downtown for more than two years.

B.C. MLA Hon Chan charged with assault and choking, kicked out of Conservative caucus

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:24:02 GMT

The MLA for Richmond Centre has been charged with assault, assault by choking and uttering threats, the B.C. Prosecution Service announced Thursday.

For his 80th birthday, Ted Martindale and his friends baked a 2,500-kilogram carrot cake

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Wednesday was an 80th birthday party to remember for Ted Martindale, the owner of Granville Coffee in Quesnel. In a project that united the entire central B.C. community, he and numerous volunteers created a 2,500-kilogram carrot cake.

B.C.'s Lower Mainland celebrates the pink spectacle of cherry blossoms this season

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Pink buds are bursting off of branches throughout Metro Vancouver, as some cities prepare for their annual celebrations in honour of the blossoms that paint the city with colour.

Vancouver considering a floating sauna in Kitsilano — but not everyone wants to get on board

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

While the eventual vote may be for a unique proposal, it will be about the age-old question in Vancouver of who the waterfront is for — and who gets to decide.

Why Mounties paid 5 informers to spy on Dene leaders: Inside a secret surveillance operation

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Dene leaders believe the RCMP Security Service in the 1970s broke into their office in Yellowknife, bugged it, stole and leaked material while aiming to discredit them via Operation Checkmate, a national disruption program.

Trans Mountain pipeline will soon be at full capacity amid global energy crisis

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The Trans Mountain oil pipeline system is expected to operate at full capacity in April and into May as a result of energy disruptions in the Middle East.

Newly-opened Italian restaurant shuttered, 6 residents displaced after Vancouver fire

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:04:10 GMT

An Italian restaurant that opened in December near the intersection of Vancouver's Broadway and Main Street suffered water damage after a Wednesday night fire in one of the units above.

Majority of B.C.'s courthouses inaccessible, unsafe for intimate partner violence victims: report

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:23:09 GMT

A new report from a non-profit has found that a majority of B.C.'s courthouses are unsafe for victims of intimate partner violence, and often fail to meet accessibility standards. The report from Rise Women's Legal Centre found that, out of 73 courthouses that were studied, 42 per cent didn't include enough space for someone in a wheelchair or crutches.

Pair accused of murdering Iranian dissident Masood Masjoody appear in Vancouver court

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:46:02 GMT

Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi appeared by video from North Fraser Pretrial Centre, while Arezou Soltani appeared by video from Alouette Correctional Centre for Women.

Rock climbing injected $25.4M into Squamish economy in 2025: report

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:11:05 GMT

"People who are rock climbing, they have careers, they have money, we are becoming more affluent than we were 20 years ago," said climber.

Complaint commissioner announces probe into B.C. police sexual misconduct

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:27:48 GMT

B.C.'s police complaint commissioner said his office has began a "systemic investigation" into how municipal police departments handle cases of sexual misconduct involving officers.

Potable water restored on 2 B.C. Ferries vessels after coliform and E. coli detected

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:24:28 GMT

B.C. Ferries says potable water service has been restored on two of its vessels after routine testing last Thursday indicated a "potential issue" with coliform and E. coli.

A Vancouver woman was secretly filmed on a stranger’s Meta glasses. It's happening to others too

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Smart glasses make it remarkably easy to film someone without their consent. And those who study covert filming say it can create a physical and psychological threat, from stalkers to increased anxiety, as the law struggles to keep up.

Woman's body found in gravel yard on Vancouver Island: RCMP

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:58:36 GMT

Police on Vancouver Island are investigating what they describe as a suspicious death after a woman's body was found in a Duncan gravel yard.

B.C. teacher suspended after dry ice explosion in classroom: regulator

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:29:49 GMT

A teacher in southeastern B.C. has had his teaching certificate suspended for two days after he allowed students to handle dry ice with few restrictions — leading to an explosion that left a hole in a ceiling tile.

Burnaby council in for a shakeup as 3 councillors announce they won't run in civic election

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:14:15 GMT

Burnaby's two longest serving active councillors and its most popular councillor in the last election have announced they won't run in October.

Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs targeted by RCMP spies in 1970s 'Native extremism' program

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Newly released RCMP Security Service files reveal that it amassed more than 900 pages of intelligence on the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs over more than a decade. First Nations leaders say they were undeterred by RCMP surveillance and instead remained focused on fighting for their rights.

12-year-old student pulled classmates to safety during Tumbler Ridge shooting, says MP

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:58:40 GMT

More than a month after the deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, stories of bravery during the tragedy are being shared. At the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa Tuesday morning, Conservative MP Bob Zimmer for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies spoke about a student who pulled two classmates to safety.

Thousands without power as high wind warnings posted throughout B.C.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:25:28 GMT

Thousands of B.C. Hydro customers are without power on Tuesday evening as weather forecasters warn of high winds throughout the province.

Operations suspended at B.C. heli-skiing company after 3 Swiss nationals killed in avalanche

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:15:55 GMT

The Swiss Consulate General in Vancouver has confirmed the three people killed in Sunday's avalanche in northern B.C. were Swiss nationals. They were part of a group of four that was heli-skiing on Mount Knauss, about 30 kilometres north of Terrace.

Pride festivals seek $3M from Ottawa as corporate sponsors pull back amid DEI backlash

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:22:27 GMT

Pride festivals are seeking $3 million annually from Ottawa to fill a funding gap left by corporations pulling back funding amid a backlash to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Man charged with manslaughter after fight at Maple Ridge home: IHIT

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:37:06 GMT

A 45-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after a fight at a home in Maple Ridge, B.C., earlier this month left one person dead.

Hiker dies after slipping down Brunswick Mountain while trying to help companion

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:20:42 GMT

A man who slipped and fell between 100 and 150 metres while trying to help a companion during a hike on one of the tallest mountains in Metro Vancouver's North Shore has died of his injuries.

B.C. saw 66% drop in international student approvals following federal reforms: auditor general

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Those in the post-secondary sector say declining international student numbers as a result of wide-ranging federal immigration cuts are having big impacts on schools, programs and even smaller towns and workforces.

Former Penticton mayor ordered to pay back family business $815K

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

John Vassilaki was found to have misappropriated funds by paying out excessive wages through the family liquor store business to himself, and his wife, son and daughter-in-law.

#TheMoment UBC's hockey captain ran from her med school interview to her final game

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:07:37 GMT

University of British Columbia's hockey captain Annalise Wong tells The National about the moment she ran from a med school interview to make the final period of her last game at the U Sports women's championships in Elmira, Ont.

B.C. Ferries announces more sailings for Sunshine Coast during shoulder season

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:27:17 GMT

A total of 120 additional B.C. Ferries sailings are being added between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale year-round, as well as during the periods from mid-May to late June, and September to mid-October.

Tesla driver caught asleep at wheel during rainy rush hour: RCMP

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:04:57 GMT

Police in Metro Vancouver are warning drivers to remain attentive, even in a self-driving vehicle, after ticketing a woman who "appeared to be literally asleep at the wheel" on Highway 1.

100 Mile House ER closed for 10th time in 2026

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:45:11 GMT

The emergency room in 100 Mile House, B.C., was closed for the 10th time this year on Monday, and the intermittent closures are leading to worries from residents and the district's mayor.

Homicide investigators probe death of man in Surrey

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:27:25 GMT

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is identifying the 45-year-old man who died on Saturday in Surrey as Zachery Rider of the Lower Mainland.

4 people dead in 2 separate northwest B.C. avalanches Sunday

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:42:08 GMT

RCMP say three heli-skiers were killed in an avalanche on Mount Knauss just north of Terrace, B.C., in the province's northwest on Sunday. The same day, one person was killed in a separate avalanche, near the B.C.-Alaska border.

'Do not consume water' order remains for some of West Kelowna after potential reservoir break-in

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:04:01 GMT

Divers are checking the safety of a local water reservoir where a "do not consume" order is still in place for about 300 homes in West Kelowna, B.C., after a break-in was reported Thursday.

Family mourning loss of international student from India killed in Fort St. John

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:47:07 GMT

The family of an international student killed in Fort St. John, B.C., earlier this month says the 25-year-old was a 'devoted person' who had a dream of bringing his parents to Canada one day.

Why First Nations in B.C. are buying up casinos

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Both the CEO of a First Nations development arm and an academic say acquiring these businesses provides economic incentive at a time when nations still face barriers to generating wealth.

At 90, David Suzuki says he has done everything he could to protect the Earth, but fears he has fallen short

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

With ninety laps around the sun, David Suzuki reflects on a lifetime of science advocacy and environmental work. Despite decades of effort, he warns that humanity may have already crossed a tipping point on climate change.

Fernie forced to release untreated wastewater for 2nd time in less than a year

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:26:16 GMT

Close to 50 millimetres of rain pushed Fernie’s wastewater system beyond capacity, forcing the release of untreated effluent into the Elk River.

Tumbler Ridge named Hockeyville finalist as community continues to heal

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:06:01 GMT

Tumbler Ridge has been named one of two finalists in the annual Hockeyville contest, which now puts the small northern B.C. community one step closer to winning $250,000 for its local arena and a chance to host a pre-season NHL game.

B.C. River Forecast Centre downgrades flood watch for South Coast

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:27:29 GMT

Fraser Valley Regional District has rescinded evacuation alerts for 30 homes along two stretches of the Chilliwack River. In a statement, it urged residents to stay away from swift-running rivers and unstable banks.

Squamish woman searching for accidentally donated wedding dress

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:47:50 GMT

Olivia Delgado believes it was accidentally donated to the Port Kells Salvation Army thrift store in Surrey, B.C., and could have been distributed to any Salvation Army store in the Lower Mainland.

PWHL-leading Frost defeat Goldeneyes for 5th straight win

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Maddie Rooney stopped 19 shots to lead the visiting Minnesota Frost to a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Goldeneyes in Professional Women's Hockey League action Saturday.

'A time of great uncertainty': Dr. Bonnie Henry reflects on 6 years since COVID restrictions began

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

As the world continues to grapple with global uncertainty, Dr. Bonnie Henry reminds people to remember lessons of kindness and support that we learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New study finds artificial turf fields in Metro Vancouver releasing chemicals harmful to salmon

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A new study from the University of British Columbia is raising concerns about the environmental impact of artificial turf fields across Metro Vancouver, which, it says, is leaching a chemical into municipal stormwater systems that’s deadly to coho salmon.

Carney and Poilievre find rare common ground on the global stage

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

They may be bitter rivals in the House of Commons, but outside the chamber, recent events may have led to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Prime Minister Mark Carney forging a bond.

B.C. NDP government fires back after Greens accuse AI minister of conflict over investments

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:07:03 GMT

The video featuring Green Leader Emily Lowan accuses Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Rick Glumac of "potentially lining his pockets."

Court grants interim injunction pausing Rossland magnesium mine construction

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:01:25 GMT

Construction on the proposed Record Ridge mine near Rossland, B.C., will be paused after the B.C. Supreme Court granted an interim injunction to groups opposing the project.

Eby to travel to China later this year in 1st visit by B.C. premier since 2018

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:07:51 GMT

The premier says the trip will focus on deepening trade relations around agriculture and energy, but he did not provide a timeline or other details.

Government offices, library in Fort Nelson closed as heavy snow threatens to collapse roof

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:45:02 GMT

Engineers are assessing the safety of the municipal complex in Fort Nelson, B.C., after concerns heavy snow may have compromised the building's roof, impacting multiple government and public offices.

West Kelowna drinking water potentially compromised for some residents after break-in at reservoir

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:13:38 GMT

The City of West Kelowna has issued a precautionary "do not consume" drinking water advisory for roughly 300 residences after a potential breach of one of its reservoirs. Testing needed to ensure the water's safety is expected to last through the weekend.

B.C.'s credit rating downgraded as 'entrenched deficits' expected, but premier says services more important

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:02:21 GMT

British Columbia's credit rating has been downgraded, but Premier David Eby said government made a "very clear choice" between making cuts to "meet a credit rating" and "prioritizing British Columbians."

Coquitlam mudslide rescue, Fraser Valley evacuation alerts as rain continues in B.C.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:27:04 GMT

Heavy rains battering B.C. caused a mudslide in Coquitlam Thursday, forcing one couple to be airlifted out, and triggered two evacuation alerts in the Fraser Valley, along the Chilliwack River.

Vancouver Park Board considering $1B motion to fix aging recreation facilities

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Commisioners say the historic investment is needed after years of underfunding and to address the 2025 auditor's report that said 72 per cent of Vancouver's recreation facilities are in "poor or very poor condition."

B.C. premier faces pressure over proposed changes to DRIPA

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The NDP government is meeting with First Nations groups over the changes it plans to make to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, or DRIPA. Premier David Eby is facing pressure from Indigenous leaders to leave the law alone, and from Conservative politicians to scrap it entirely.

Massive Site C dam work camp, with dorms, gym and movie theatre, to close March 31, future of facility unclear

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

After more than a decade in operation and housing thousands of workers, the half-billion-dollar Site C work camp on the hills of the Peace River near Fort St. John will close on March 31. Questions remain on the future of the facility’s assets, which includes 21 three-storey dorms, a movie theatre, gymnasium, fitness centre and cafeteria.

7-year-old B.C. girl and her mother being held by U.S. immigration officials in Texas

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:57:45 GMT

Family and friends are expressing fears for a Penticton, B.C., woman and her daughter who have been detained by U.S. authorities in Texas and are currently in an immigration holding facility. Tania Warner — a 47-year-old who family say is legally in the U.S. on a worker's visa — and Ayla Lucas were stopped at a U.S. border checkpoint on their way back from a baby shower.

Nisg̱a'a Nation members' lawsuit alleges no consultation before LNG project

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:54:28 GMT

Cecil Mercer and Stephen Nyce say in their lawsuit that the pipeline project is interconnected with the Ksi Lisims floating natural-gas facility and marine export terminal near Prince Rupert, B.C., which has been dubbed a nation-building project by the federal Liberal government.

Vancouver city council’s rejection of 2 big developments about policy — but also politics

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:13:16 GMT

It’s worth noting when Vancouver city council doesn’t give the green light to two high-profile proposals in a week, in part because it happens so rarely.

Ob-gyn society sounds alarm about maternity ward diversions across B.C.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:45:00 GMT

This comes as the Fraser Health Authority announces yet another diversion from the maternity ward at the Ridge Meadows Hospital in Maple Ridge, B.C., lasting from March 18 until 8 a.m. on March 23.

B.C. increases amount victims can claim under intimate images act to $75K

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:44:46 GMT

The B.C. government has raised the ceiling from $5,000 to $75,000 for potential damages over intimate-image abuse.

Coquitlam mudslide knocks out power as heaviest rainfall expected on parts of B.C.'s South Coast

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:12:03 GMT

Environment Canada says the heaviest rainfall from the "prolonged atmospheric river event" in parts of Metro Vancouver, the Sea-to-Sky region and western Vancouver Island is expected Thursday night into Friday morning.

What happens to wildlife when major rainstorms hit B.C.? Creatures of all sizes can struggle

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

As B.C. is hit by an atmospheric river, biologists warn there could be serious impacts on wildlife.

Prince George fiddlers' group removes member from 'all active roles' over presence at white nationalist event

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A Prince George music group that regularly performs at civic celebrations, including Canada Day, has removed one of its members from all public-facing roles following their presence at a white nationalist conference in Vancouver.

Legacy of Edmond Wright, key Nisg̱a'a treaty negotiator, celebrated by community

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Friends, family, community members and colleagues are remembering the late Edmond Wright, a key negotiator in the Nisg̱a'a Final Agreement, after he died at the age of 80.

Report released into fatal aircraft crash in B.C.'s Fraser Valley

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:34:47 GMT

The Transportation Safety Board report was issued Wednesday on the crash of the Cessna in the mountains near Chilliwack Lake, in B.C.'s Fraser Valley, killing the instructor and the student onboard.

'It's a good group': Goldeneyes look to make playoff push after snapping skid

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:32:17 GMT

Anna Segedi scored her first PWHL goal and the Vancouver Goldeneyes scored twice in the third period to pull away for a 5-2 win over the New York Sirens on Wednesday night in Vancouver.

Former Site C worker sentenced for ‘senseless’ stabbing that left co-worker paralyzed

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:58:35 GMT

A former Site C construction worker has been sentenced to three years in jail after stabbing his co-worker in the back in 2024.

Accused extortionists deported as part of CBSA crackdown on cross-Canada network

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:14:15 GMT

Following extensive CBC News reporting on two Indian nationals deported for alleged links to the extortion crisis plaguing Canadian communities, the Canada Border Services Agency has identified the two men as proof of expanded efforts to disrupt extortion networks.

Kelowna council approves controversial land swap that partially saves golf course

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:48:36 GMT

A years-long, polarizing debate over the future of the Kelowna Springs golf course has ended with the City of Kelowna retaining nine holes of the property in return for a rezoning deal and parcel of industrial land for a Vancouver-based developer.

Evacuation order issued for Central Coast hamlet as heavy rain batters parts of B.C.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:21:23 GMT

Part of the hamlet of Martin Valley, located northeast of Bella Bella, is under an evacuation order as of Tuesday due to "landslide and flood hazard risk."

Court victory for girls incarcerated at Vancouver-area 'house of horrors'

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A class-action lawsuit certified in B.C. Supreme Court means girls who were incarcerated at the Industrial Home for Girls and Willingdon School for Girls between 1914 and 1973 can proceed with seeking compensation from Canada, B.C. and a doctor.

Did organized criminals breach the Vancouver police property office? Court docs reveal VPD investigation

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

CBC News has learned Vancouver police are investigating whether someone with access to the force's property office colluded with organized criminals to tamper with key evidence in a high-profile murder case.

B.C. premier signals he won't support feds' temporary foreign worker program expansion

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:48:19 GMT

B.C. Premier David Eby has signalled he won't support the federal government's move to temporarily increase rural employers' allowances for temporary foreign workers, saying there should be a pathway to permanent residency instead.

Vancouver Park Board cuts lifeguard staffing at busy beaches, commissioners blame 'austerity budget'

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:04:38 GMT

Some water safety groups are concerned with the Vancouver Park Board's decision to cut lifeguard coverage at five of its 10 staffed beaches.

2 seniors killed in separate highway crashes near Prince George, underscoring hazardous weather: RCMP

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:46:24 GMT

British Columbia's Highway Patrol is urging drivers in the northern Interior to use extra caution amid wintry conditions after two deadly crashes within 24 hours.

Village of Lytton was not prepared to lead recovery efforts following devastating fire: auditor general

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:05:00 GMT

In a report published Tuesday, the auditor general said the province has struggled to support Lytton's “complex and unprecedented” recovery needs, to oversee any provincially funded recovery activities and to ensure the Nlaka’pamux Nation was a partner in the rebuild.

Junior Indigenous basketball players come together at B.C.'s All Native Tournament

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:33:48 GMT

One of the largest basketball tournaments for Indigenous youth in the province, the Junior All Native Basketball tournament is an opportunity to celebrate culture and community.

DFO investigating video of sailors bragging about giant crab catch near Vancouver

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:57:22 GMT

Parts of Vancouver's harbour are off-limits to crabbing, and while the men say they have stopped in "Vancouver, Canada," it's not clear exactly where the vessel is anchored.

'Prolonged atmospheric river' brings heavy rain to B.C. coast

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:37:08 GMT

Rainfall warnings have been announced for parts of B.C.'s coast, with the heaviest rain expected on Vancouver Island and the Central Coast. Environment Canada says localized flooding is possible.

Could this new height detection system stop overpass strikes in B.C.?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

A system of infrared laser beams, sensors, radar and beacons is being built on Highway 1 near the No. 3 Road overpass in Abbotsford, B.C., to prevent over-height vehicles from causing major damage.

6-year-old Merritt boy paralyzed by tick bite, father urges caution

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A Merritt, B.C., father is urging parents to be on the lookout for ticks as the weather warms up, after his six-year-old son was partially paralyzed after a tick bite last week.

B.C. hires more than 400 U.S. health-care workers in 1-year recruitment blitz

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The numbers from B.C.’s Ministry of Health show 414 U.S. health-care workers accepted jobs in the province between March 2025 and January 2026.

Gas prices surpass $2 per litre in Vancouver — and they’ll continue to climb this week: analyst

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:27:36 GMT

According to the Canadian Automobile Association, the average price of regular gas across the country was about $1.64 per litre on Monday — a number people would gladly pay in Vancouver, where the average sat at about $2.02 per litre on Monday.

East Kootenay set to move clocks to Pacific time this fall, leaving just a sliver of B.C. on MT

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:39:39 GMT

The East Kootenay region of B.C. has decided to stop changing its clocks after this fall and join the rest of B.C. in the new Pacific time zone, which will be aligned on permanent daylight time. The move means just one portion of the Columbia-Shuswap region, including Golden and Field, will continue changing their clocks to be on mountain time.

Province preparing for 2026 wildfire season as Environment Canada predicts hot year ahead

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:55:39 GMT

After several tough wildfire seasons in recent years, the province says it is preparing for whatever 2026 holds.

Slain Iran critic said months ago that murder suspects wanted to poison him

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:51:18 GMT

Maple Ridge resident Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi, 48, and North Vancouver resident Arezou Soltani, 45, are charged with first-degree murder in the killing of 45-year-old Masood Masjoody.

International student from India killed in Fort St. John, B.C.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:26:13 GMT

Gurkirat Singh Manocha, who was studying in Fort St. John from central India, was killed in an "altercation" at a boat launch Friday night, police say.

Much of B.C. under weather warnings for snowfall, rain and winter storms

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:24:41 GMT

Dozens of weather alerts have been issued, with heavy rain forecast for parts of Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and snow expected in much of Interior and northern B.C.

Coroner's inquest into death of Comox Valley man starts Monday

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Joshua Colton Beek died in police custody in 2022.

Revelstoke, regional district pass motion to protect 'ancient forest' from logging

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The City of Revelstoke and the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District have passed a motion to protect 11,000 hectares of forest. But, there are still several steps before the resolution can be presented to the provincial government.

After nearly a year, measles outbreak in northeast B.C. shows signs of slowing down

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Health officials say a measles outbreak in northeast B.C. that's been active for nearly a year is showing signs of a significant slowdown, as more people get immunized against the virus.

Tumbler Ridge Hockeyville win would be 'unbelievable' for community recovery, minor league president says

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:49:31 GMT

Thirteen communities across Canada will receive $50,000 for arena upgrades, while two finalists will go head-to-head to host a NHL pre-season game.

Hoop dreams: How basketball has changed everything for a group of teens from northern B.C.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Based in Fort Ware — a 600-kilometre drive north of Prince George — the Kwadacha basketball team will make the two-day trek from their home community to the Metro Vancouver community of Langley, travelling along remote logging roads and spending a night in Prince George.

Doctors calling for independent assessment of health impacts from oil and gas industry

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Public health physicians in B.C. are calling for an independent assessment of health impacts from the oil and gas industry. The request comes from the Health Officers’ Council of B.C., who passed a resolution in November 2025 outlining the need for an assessment.

Kitselas First Nation celebrates opening of new community centre

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Kitselas First Nation is celebrating the grand opening of its community centre, which will be home to youth sports, feasts, performances, weddings, and other events. It's the first time the community has had a recreation space of its own.

I just wanted to be ‘one of the guys’ on my hockey team, but it wasn’t always easy

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Trevor Kew has many fond recollections of playing minor hockey in Rossland, B.C., but these are tempered by less pleasant memories.

Emergency alert issued in Prince George due to gas leak; residents told to evacuate

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:36:27 GMT

An emergency alert has been issued in Prince George due to a gas leak that officials say poses a threat to human life.

1 dead after altercation at boat launch near Fort St. John, RCMP say

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:41:54 GMT

Police in Fort St. John, B.C., say one person is dead after an "altercation" involving several people at a boat launch Friday night.

2 charged with 1st-degree murder of Burnaby man reported missing in February

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:43:04 GMT

Two people have been charged with first-degree murder in relation to the killing of 45-year-old Burnaby man Masood Masjoody. IHIT says the suspects and victim were known to each other but the motive remains under investigation.

'It's devastating': Sechelt family in limbo as temporary foreign worker visas set to expire

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Anilao family has been living in Sechelt for three years, making a home and raising children. But their temporary foreign worker visas are set to expire in August.

What the Musqueam rights recognition agreement means and what it doesn’t

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A federal agreement recognizing xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Aboriginal rights in much of Metro Vancouver has sparked debate about private property and overlapping Indigenous territories. Here's what the agreement actually says and what it doesn't.

He thought he followed all the rules. Then border guards arrested him on the street

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A social worker who specializes in youth mental health is heading back to Ireland after he says Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada cancelled his work permit without his knowledge and without giving him a chance to respond.

Behind the scenes of Sinners, Oscar-nominated women are 'carrying the torch' for diverse, young filmmakers

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Three women of colour who worked on the crew of Sinners are helping drive a significant shift in the film industry that's allowing diverse newcomers to gain experience and recognition behind the scenes. Veterans like costume designer Ruth E. Carter who've broken barriers say they're lighting the way for those who follow to make their own communities, lift each other up and create opportunities for each other.

B.C.'s February job losses highest since pandemic, as youth unemployment ticks up

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:22:42 GMT

B.C. recorded its largest drop in jobs since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in February, data shows, as youth unemployment continues to go up in the province.

What caused the rockslide at Whistler Peak?

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:50:05 GMT

A rockslide at Whistler Peak has closed a section of Whistler Blackcomb. Finding out the cause might have to wait until the summer, a geoscientist says.

Extortion-related shooting reported at Delta industrial park

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:05:35 GMT

Officers confirmed bullet casings were found around the site, but no one was inside at the time.

Mom of hospitalized Tumbler Ridge victim asks well-wishers to 'kindly hold off' sending mail

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:52:36 GMT

As 12-year-old Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala clings to life in a Vancouver hospital, her parents say they have been "overwhelmed" by letters and packages from well-wishers, but are asking them to stop sending any more.

REPLAY | Salmon Arm’s Wilkie sisters bring silliness and strength to skiing world stage

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:41:55 GMT

Natalie Wilkie has captured four medals, two of them gold, at the Milano-Cortina Paralympics so far. She and her sister, a world juniors competitor, spoke with CBC News ahead of the Games about their mutual passion for cross-country skiing.

B.C. industry groups warn bill restricting cities from development reviews could 'jeopardize public safety'

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Nearly 500 organizations, local governments and individuals submitted public feedback on a bill that proposes to change the way cities review developments. Some supported the bill, while others were vehemently opposed.

'More than just a shooting': Mayor encourages media to return in summer to highlight Tumbler Ridge's beauty

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Flags have returned to full-mast but Tumbler Ridge is still healing, the mayor says, in a wide-ranging conversation covering meeting with OpenAI, calls for a public inquiry and what comes next for the tight-knit town.

Economist says new home construction could fall in B.C. as home sales sluggish in February

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:09:17 GMT

An economist with a builders' association is warning that new home construction numbers could dip in B.C. this year, as the B.C. Real Estate Association reported sluggish home sales in February.

Man found dead in boat off Belize coast identified as Vancouverite

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:04 GMT

Francis Usher, the CEO of the Ministry of National Defence in Belize, said police are treating the boat as a potential crime scene, because "apparent wounds" were found on the body, which was in a state of decomposition.

B.C. NDP motion to affirm Human Rights Code passes with cross-party support

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:33:14 GMT

Pride societies across the province called on legislators to affirm the Code after an Independent MLA tabled a bill to repeal it.

'I wish I could go back in time': Man apologizes for Vancouver Starbucks stabbing

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:31:47 GMT

Inderdeep Singh Gosal, 34, pleaded not guilty last month to second-degree murder in the death of Paul Schmidt on March 26, 2023.

Is a new Vancouver Canucks training facility coming to East Vancouver?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:52:04 GMT

A report citing unnamed sources says the Canucks and City of Vancouver are close to agreeing to a new rink that would replace the old one at the Britannia Community Centre.

B.C. chiefs tell MP Aaron Gunn to 'chillax' about land acknowledgments

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:11:03 GMT

The chiefs of four British Columbia First Nations have told Conservative member of Parliament Aaron Gunn to "chillax" after he criticized land acknowledgments spoken before public events.

Teen arrested after apparent assault of staff member at Williams Lake school

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:38:47 GMT

RCMP were called to a junior secondary school in Williams Lake, B.C., on Thursday after reports that a staff member had been injured by a 15-year-old student.

Homicide suspect gets stuck in ditch, leading to closure of Highway 5 north of Clearwater

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:22:53 GMT

Highway 5 was closed Thursday after RCMP responded to a vehicle stuck in the ditch that turned into a high-stakes arrest.

Part of Whistler ski resort closed following Thursday morning rockslide

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:06:20 GMT

Whistler Blackcomb owner Vail Resorts says the rockslide happened before the ski resort opened and that no one was injured.

3 highways connecting Lower Mainland and southern Interior reopen after closures

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:42:24 GMT

Several highways connecting B.C.'s Lower Mainland to the southern Interior were closed Thursday morning following overnight storms.

Vancouver's 2SLGBTQ+ community mourns death of prominent activist Sister Diversity Rains

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Vancouver's 2SLGBTQ+ community is mourning the loss of a local legend and activist, Dan Wurzer, also known as Sister Diversity Rains of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, who died at the age of 82 in Vancouver.

What's climate change doing to avalanches and how we predict them?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A series of tragic deaths in Canada, the U.S. and Europe is showing how tricky avalanches still are to predict. Will that change with global warming?

2026 edition of Lapu-Lapu Day festival to be held at Vancouver's Italian Cultural Centre

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:21:00 GMT

The Lapu Lapu Day of Togetherness event will be held just under a year after a car-ramming killed 11 people and injured dozens more on April 26, 2025.

Stagnating Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park could be reconnected to ocean

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:56:56 GMT

Instead of a growing bloom of algae and worsening water quality — a result, the board says, of a century of infilling — a lagoon reconnected to the sea could see bird-rich mud flats at low tide, and marsh-like conditions at high tide.

Missing Vancouver man found dead in backcountry near Whistler Blackcomb

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:38:41 GMT

Search-and-rescue crews located the body of a missing 78-year-old man outside the ski area boundary of Whistler Mountain.

Man receives 7-year sentence minus time served for 2023 killing in Prince George

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:25:22 GMT

Thirty-two-year-old Dakota Rayn Keewatin has been sentenced to seven years in prison minus time already served after being found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Davis Smith near downtown Prince George.

Family demands better protections for long-term care residents after alleged sex assault

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:58:12 GMT

A Fort St. John woman is calling for stronger protections for residents in long-term care homes across B.C., saying her mother was sexually assaulted last month.

From Nanaimo to Prince George, nurses find a new life in B.C. after escaping 'chaos' of United States

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:00:34 GMT

The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives approved the registration of 1,028 U.S. nurses between April 2025 and January 2026, putting it on track for a tenfold increase compared to recent years.

Man charged in 2024 death of homeless Port Hardy senior

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:23:35 GMT

Police say a man has been arrested in Prince Rupert, B.C., and charged with second-degree murder in relation to the 2024 death of a homeless senior in Port Hardy, on northern Vancouver Island.

Correctional service cutting librarians at federal prisons, in move criticized by advocates

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:17:08 GMT

The Correctional Service of Canada is finalizing plans to cut all prison librarian positions at federal institutions, in a move that advocates say violates human rights and will actively harm efforts to rehabilitate prisoners.

What kind of firearms were used in Tumbler Ridge shooting? Gun control groups urge transparency from RCMP

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:54:40 GMT

Multiple groups advocating for gun control in Canada have written to RCMP urging transparency in their investigation into the mass killing in Tumbler Ridge, including the makes and models of the firearms used.

Illegal sea cucumber fishing leads to $11,600 fine for Vancouver Island fishers

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:12:10 GMT

Fisheries and Oceans Canada said the three men were found in possession of 43 sea cucumbers after officers spotted the fishers at a beach in Campbell River, B.C., last spring. The daily limit is 12 per person.

Vancouver School Board loses appeal over developer's lowered rent for Kingsgate Mall

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:18:21 GMT

The Vancouver School Board (VSB) has failed in its bid to have the B.C. Court of Appeal overturn lowered rent for the Kingsgate Mall site. A lower court had ruled that Beedie Developments should pay VSB $1.65 million per year for the East Vancouver site, and not the $9.6 million per year that an arbitration panel had suggested.

Researchers 'ping' great white shark near Vancouver Island

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

It’s far from the sandy shores of Florida, where you might expect to see a great white shark, but earlier this week, one "pinged" off the coast of Vancouver Island, researchers say.

Cranbrook hospital board chair blasts province as expansion costs rise, shifting burden to local taxpayers

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The chair of the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District is criticizing the province after the cost of a Cranbrook hospital expansion rose by about $17 million, increasing the burden on local property taxpayers. The province says it's looking into what is driving the cost increases.

B.C. premier says he had 'frank discussion' with U.S. ambassador to Canada

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:04:24 GMT

Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador to Canada, met with B.C. Premier David Eby on Tuesday, to discuss U.S.-Canada relations amid ongoing tensions over tariffs.

Tens of thousands of dollars in damage after Pokemon cards stolen in B.C.'s Lower Mainland

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:50:19 GMT

Pokemon cards are becoming so valuable that B.C. card shops are becoming vulnerable to break and enters, according to the owner of an Abbotsford store that was recently broken into.

Stawamus Chief main hiking trail expected to reopen in April

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:55:30 GMT

A popular hiking trail in the Sea-to-Sky region is expected to reopen this spring, with cleanup work continuing through March.

Vancouver Coun. Sean Orr sues Mayor Ken Sim for defamation

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:55:35 GMT

Vancouver Coun. Sean Orr is suing Mayor Ken Sim for allegedly defamatory comments Sim made at an event for members of Chinese-language media in February.

Nanaimo to move ahead with public works upgrades — forcing removal of supportive housing site

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:34:52 GMT

The City of Nanaimo will be moving forward with a plan to update its public works yard, after council approved a new budget for the project last week, throwing the future of over 60 residents of a nearby supportive housing development into question.

Vancouver Park Board approves zipline, nature walk at Queen Elizabeth Park

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:22:28 GMT

Vancouver Park Board commissioners have unanimously voted to approve a year-round tree canopy walk and a summertime zipline installation at Queen Elizabeth Park.

Fire forces 100 residents to evacuate Mission retirement home: RCMP

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:39:00 GMT

RCMP say there have been no reports of serious injuries from the Monday evening fire, but one resident who was found in a stairwell had to be treated for smoke inhalation.

The future of Vancouver's development over next 30 years is up for debate

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The next 30 years of Vancouver's growth and change are up for discussion at a public hearing Tuesday evening. Vancouver is expected to grow by 240,000 residents to a total population of about 998,000 by 2050.

3 unidentified orcas spotted in Vancouver Harbour never before documented in B.C.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:33:38 GMT

Orcas appear in Vancouver Harbour from time to time and often delight residents who catch a glimpse of them. But marine experts say three whales spotted there last week are unlike any previously recorded in B.C. waters.

Family of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim suing OpenAI

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:45:21 GMT

The mother of Maya Gebala, a 12-year-old who remains in hospital after the shooting on Feb. 10, alleges the tech company failed to alert authorities to prompts from the shooter related to violence.

B.C. government looks to extend protest ban to places of worship as civil liberties groups raise concerns

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:22:07 GMT

If passed, the new legislation would allow places of worship to post signs establishing an access zone within 20 metres of their property line, within which actions that block access, disrupt, or "could reasonably be expected to cause concern for a person's mental or physical safety" are not allowed.

Lawyer defends $30M settlement offer for Lower Mainland victims of 'Mount Cashel Six'

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:05:43 GMT

"We can do some real good right now for survivors, and that's what's driving this settlement at this time," said Joe Fiorante, lawyer for the plaintiffs, in response to the settlement for students who suffered sexual, physical and psychological abuse.

Middle East war casts uncertainty over 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:28:35 GMT

Growing conflict in the Middle East is creating uncertainty around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Iran scheduled to play matches in the United States despite the two countries now being involved in military strikes. Experts say the situation is unprecedented for FIFA, while members of Metro Vancouver's Iranian community say events back home have overshadowed the tournament.

Myles Gray's death had no single, definitive cause, pathologist tells public hearing

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:37:58 GMT

Dr. Matthew Orde said Myles Gray's 2015 death was most likely explained by cardiopulmonary arrest, complicated by police actions to restrain the man.

College of New Caledonia closing Fort St. James campus

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:37:15 GMT

The college's last day will be March 31, 2026. The closure is the latest in a series of cuts impacting post-secondary institutions across B.C.

Accused killer of B.C. RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang testifies at mental fitness hearing

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:40:27 GMT

Jongwon Ham, accused of killing RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby park, is testifying in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver to determine whether he is fit to stand trial. Ham is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Yang in October 2022.

$30M settlement reached in class-action over alleged abuse at 2 Metro Vancouver Catholic schools

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:01:28 GMT

A proposed $30-million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit brought by former students who allege they were sexually, physically and psychologically abused while attending two Catholic schools in Metro Vancouver between 1976 and 2013.

Canada's Kalle Eriksson, guide Sierra Smith earn super-G bronze for 2nd medal of Milano-Cortina Paralympics

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:10:30 GMT

Canadian Para alpine skier Kalle Eriksson and guide Sierra Smith continued their impressive Paralympic debut on Monday by racing to bronze in the men's visually impaired super-G for their second medal.

Coquihalla Highway reopens after multi-vehicle crashes between Merritt and Kamloops

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:43:49 GMT

The Coquihalla Highway has fully reopened in both directions north of Merritt after multiple crashes forced a closure Sunday afternoon.

Abbotsford harm reduction hub to close, operator unable to find new location

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:23:00 GMT

The Abbotsford Community Hub Centre will close on March 31. The Phoenix Society says it will work with the Fraser Health Authority and other partners to support the hub's clients transition to other services.

High winds knock out power to thousands across B.C.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:41:14 GMT

Strong winds sweeping across northern British Columbia have knocked out power for thousands.

March 8, 2026, is the last time most British Columbians will change their clocks — what you need to know

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The 'prison' of toxic masculinity can keep men from seeking medical care. Canada wants to fix that

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Researchers and health advocates say many men delay seeking care, even when symptoms appear — a trend the federal government says it hopes to reverse by developing a strategy focused on improving men’s and boys’ health.

Mother of Tumbler Ridge mass shooting survivor Maya Gebala says breathing tube removed

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:35:02 GMT

A post on the Facebook account belonging to Cia Edmonds, mother of Maya Gebala, says the removal of the breathing tube was a "terrifying experience" and she held her daughter's hand as the girl winced.

Vancouver woman searches for 'Cinderfella' who lost steel-toed Blundstone boot

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:08:19 GMT

A Vancouver woman has been fruitless in a search for a person for nearly a month now — despite posters throughout East Vancouver and a social media post. Alanna Griffin isn't looking for a missing person, though. She's trying to reunite a missing steel-toed boot with its owner.

Warm storm raising avalanche risk across B.C. during historically deadly month

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:26:38 GMT

Forecasters say a warm storm sweeping across British Columbia this weekend has heightened risks at a time of year that is historically the deadliest for avalanches in Canada.

Toxicologist sees no drug link to Myles Gray's behaviour before police beating death: public hearing

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:02:38 GMT

Toxicologist Aaron Shapiro with B.C.'s Provincial Toxicology Centre told the hearing Friday the results showed neither alcohol, nor the psychedelics LSD or psilocybin, were detected in Gray's samples.

Flag raising fosters connection between Ghanaians in Prince George

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:53:36 GMT

A flag raising to mark Ghana Independence Day at Prince George's city hall brought members of the Ghanaian community together. Now, the Prince George Ghana Association says it wants to create its own community centre.

B.C. government approves satellite police training academies in Vancouver, Victoria

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:33:19 GMT

The Victoria site will train recruits from the four Vancouver Island communities with independent municipal police forces.

2 B.C. chambers of commerce call for social media ban for kids under 16

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:09:50 GMT

The provincial government says it is supportive of a call to ban social media usage for children under 16 but that any regulation should come from the federal level.

How these 2 B.C. snowboarders are pushing each other to the Paralympic podium

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tyler Turner and Chase Nicklin will compete in two events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games: snow cross and banked slalom.

Celebrate Canada Reads 2026 in B.C.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:37:00 GMT

Canada Reads events are taking place across Canada in libraries, bookstores and more.

'Scientifically not a good idea,' says researcher whose work informed B.C.'s daylight-time decision

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Scientists who study sleep are warning B.C.'s decision to adopt permanent daylight time will disrupt sleep patterns and have a negative effect on overall health, especially for children, for whom adequate sleep is critical for brain development.

Vancouver hospital should 'never' be diverting pregnant patients, says trauma surgeon

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:38:08 GMT

The medical director of trauma services at Vancouver General Hospital says the health authority's directive to divert pregnant patients is causing "horrific distress" among clinicians. The directive comes as the hospital operates without any on-call obstetricians.

Vancouver's Granville Street to be pedestrian-only during FIFA Men's World Cup

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:53:20 GMT

Five blocks of Granville Street will be closed between West Georgia and Davie streets from June 11 to July 20, but cross streets will remain open to traffic.

OpenAI CEO expressed 'horror and responsibility' over ChatGPT's ties to Tumbler Ridge, AI minister says

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:26:18 GMT

Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says OpenAI's CEO has agreed to let Canadian experts into its safety office to help evaluate future threats following the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Human Rights Tribunal orders RCMP to pay Burns Lake day school survivors

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:19:39 GMT

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has found the RCMP discriminated against Indigenous day school survivors in Burns Lake, B.C., during an investigation into historic abuse claims against a former teacher.

Man charged with murder in death of partner Jessica Cunningham: police

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:04:08 GMT

Police say Mylie Barron has pleaded guilty to a charge of indignity to human remains, and he was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder in Cunningham's death.

What's the difference between a public inquiry and coroner's inquest into Tumbler Ridge?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:51:11 GMT

A coroner's inquest has been called into the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting and B.C.'s public safety minister says a public inquiry is also possible. But how do the two differ and what can Canadians expect out of them?

B.C. announces new mandatory crane-related licensing after 7 deaths in 5 years

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:39:18 GMT

The B.C. government is implementing new licensing and permitting requirements for people who work with construction cranes.

Bright light seen in B.C.'s night sky was a 'fireball' meteor, NASA confirms

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:10:55 GMT

Residents around B.C. reported hearing a loud boom and seeing a bright flash of light in the sky Tuesday evening. Experts say it was it was a meteor entering earth's atmosphere.

Vancouver teacher says sudden licence suspension felt like a 'gut punch'

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Dozens of Lower Mainland teachers were suspended after emails from the Ministry of Education about updating their criminal record checks ended up in their spam inboxes. Now, those teachers want to know if the ministry will compensate them for the days they weren't allowed to teach.

Trump admin hands legal victory to alleged B.C. defeat device smugglers

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Two B.C. men were staring at up to 20 years in prison for allegedly attempting to subvert U.S. clean air laws by smuggling millions of dollars worth of illegal car parts across the border. Then U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration made a U-turn on environmental law enforcement.

Vancouver Coun. Sean Orr doesn't accept repeated apology from mayor over drug comments

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:08:43 GMT

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said Tuesday that he unreservedly apologized for his comments that came to light last week, in which he said Orr was distributing illegal drugs in Vancouver on Christmas Day.

B.C. chief coroner announces inquest into Tumbler Ridge tragedy

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:50:33 GMT

B.C.'s chief coroner has announced an inquest into the last month's mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

Killer whale moms struggle to regain body fat with more offspring

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

New Canadian-led research into northern resident killer whales suggests even when food is plentiful, orca moms struggle to regain body fat when they have more living offspring.

Reactions mixed as B.C. to end time changes, adopt year-round daylight time

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:21:20 GMT

Reactions range from applause to concern as March 8 will be the last time most British Columbians have to change their clocks, B.C. Premier David Eby announced Monday.

Former Prince George RCMP officer gets 18 months probation for ordering bystander to delete cellphone video

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:06:42 GMT

Prince George RCMP officer Arthur Dalman was found guilty of obstruction of justice following the 2017 death of Dale Culver, an Indigenous man who died in police custody. Dalman was not involved in the altercation but was found to have ordered a bystander to delete video taken at the scene of the arrest.

When should AI companies alert police? What the Tumbler Ridge tragedy reveals about regulating AI

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:24:50 GMT

Can AI systems reliably detect real threats? And where’s the line between safety and privacy? Following the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., questions are mounting about what artificial intelligence companies should do when users post disturbing content online.

Surrey school board worries decreasing enrolment will make it harder to balance budget

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

After increasing at a rate of around 2,400-2,500 students per year for many years, the Surrey School District is now seeing that number starting to decline — and provincial funding with it.

Abel Mwansa to be buried Monday in Zambia, his birthplace, after Tumbler Ridge shooting

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:34:48 GMT

The father of 12-year-old Abel Mwansa Jr. says he is "eternally grateful" to the governments of Zambia, Canada and local MP Bob Zimmer, among others, for helping him repatriate the body of his son after he was killed in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., last month.

23-year-old snowmobiler dies in Kootenay Pass avalanche; forecasters warn of high risks in B.C.’s backcountry

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:10:12 GMT

A snowmobiler has died in B.C.’s Interior after an avalanche in the Kootenay Pass area on Saturday, as forecasters warn hazardous conditions persist across the province.

Conservatives call for federal independent inquiry on Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:55:36 GMT

The federal Conservatives are calling for an independent inquiry on the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., to understand what happened and how to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

Nisg̱a'a senior boys team punches ticket to basketball provincials for first time in 20 years

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:51:33 GMT

The Nisg̱a’a Chiefs senior boys team from Gitlaxt'aamiks have qualified for the B.C. high school basketball provincials for the first time in 20 years, and the communities are rallying behind them.

Say it ain't sew: B.C. to end PST exemption for yarn, other materials used to make or mend clothing

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Yarn and other materials used to make or mend clothing will no longer be exempt from provincial sales tax as of Oct. 1, a move that the owner of a Kelowna, B.C., yarn store says unfairly affects people who are looking for a more mindful and sustainable approach to fashion.

Why were toxic drug deaths in B.C. down 21% in 2025?

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

A new study has found that decreasing fentanyl concentrations in the illicit drug supply was related with a decrease in fatal overdoses in B.C. But scientists, advocates and officials remain unclear on why exactly the drug death toll in the province dropped by 21 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year.

Vancouver Public Library lending grief and loss books to Tumbler Ridge in wake of tragedy

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In the wake of the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, a big-city library has come to the aid of a small-town one. The Vancouver Public Library has supplied the Tumbler Ridge Public Library with a collection of books that help parents explain grief and loss to children.

Members of Vancouver's Iranian community celebrate after U.S. president says Iran’s supreme leader killed

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:02:56 GMT

Loud cheers echoed across Vancouver’s David Lam Park on Saturday afternoon as thousands from the city’s Iranian community gathered following reports that Iran’s supreme leader had been killed in a major strike.

Nine candidates make the cut in the race for the leadership of B.C. Conservatives

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:52:47 GMT

Nine candidates have advanced to the next phase of the race to replace B.C. Conservative Party former leader John Rustad.

Chilliwack school trustee Laurie Throness resigns over free speech 'chill'

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:38:07 GMT

A school trustee in Chilliwack, B.C., has resigned his position, saying he "no longer feels safe in expressing" himself after the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal's decision to fine former trustee Barry Neufeld $750,000.

Vancouver-based Nigerian fashion designer reveals the power of heritage in every stitch

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This short documentary follows Vancouver fashion designer Ogechukwu Ajibe, whose colourful designs and open-hearted approach drive her inspiration. While she originally planned to be a psychologist, her passion for clothing inspired her to forge a new path.

Supporters rally behind Tumbler Ridge in annual Hockeyville contest

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT

In the wake of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., people from within and outside of the community are rallying for it to be selected as a finalist in the annual Hockeyville competition, which includes arena upgrades — and the chance to host an NHL pre-season game.

Squamish, 100 Mile House mayors want to save railway that connects South Coast to the Interior

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The mayors of Squamish and 100 Mile House want to see the railway linking their two communities preserved. CN Rail is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of a portion of B.C.'s rail network between Squamish and Exeter, just northwest of 100 Mile House.

North Vancouver man launches court action to park 35 ft. RV in front yard

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Three years ago, Sui Kwong Lai built a parking spot for his 35-foot RV in his front yard. He thought it complied with local bylaws. He's been fighting with neighbours and the District of North Vancouver ever since.

One of three men accused of Surrey extortion shootings on the run: RCMP

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:28:31 GMT

One of three men who have been charged in relation to extortion-related shootings in Surrey, B.C., late last year is now wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, according to police.

Vancouver mayor apologizes to councillor for unsubstantiated comments about distributing drugs

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:28:47 GMT

Mayor Ken Sim says he has apologized to his council colleague Sean Orr for claiming without evidence in a media briefing earlier this month that Orr distributed illegal drugs. Orr has denied the allegation "unequivocally" and said the comments were ridiculous and defamatory.

AI minister says OpenAI still not doing enough in wake of B.C. shooting, will meet CEO Altman

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:24:34 GMT

Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says OpenAI's recent commitments to adjust its policies in the wake of the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., do not go far enough and plans to meet with CEO Sam Altman.

This Nanaimo senior challenged years of rent increases, and won

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Shane Conn challenged two years of rent increases at a Nanaimo independent living facility at the Residential Tenancy Board. He won and received almost $9,500 in rent deductions and a limit on future increases. But the benefits apply only to him. They don’t apply to any of his neighbours unless they go through the same months-long administrative process Conn did.

Emails sent to spam folder lead to licence suspension for 20 Surrey teachers, says union

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The president of the Surrey Teachers' Association said the teachers missed critical emails about updating their criminal record checks because the notice went to their spam folders.

Security uncertainty at Terrace shelter sparks concerns from city

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Terrace city council has voted to send a letter to B.C. Housing and the Ministry of Housing objecting to the removal of security presence at a local emergency shelter.

2 sea lions from Marineland get new home at Vancouver Aquarium

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The sea lions were recently moved to the Vancouver Aquarium as part of Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums' effort to find long-term homes for animals previously located at Marineland, the defunct amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim made unsubstantiated claims about councillor distributing drugs

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:26:29 GMT

It has emerged that Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim accused a political opponent of distributing illegal drugs without evidence — days before a fellow councillor made similar claims that he later retracted.

'Enormous loss': Professional snowboarder killed in avalanche east of Pemberton

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:22:38 GMT

The 28-year-old man is being remembered as one of the best split-boarders in the world who always had a smile on his face.

Neighbours of B.C. ostrich farm sue RCMP, CFIA for allegedly trespassing on their property

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:54:31 GMT

Three residents of Edgewood, B.C., neighbours of Universal Ostrich Farm, are suing the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the RCMP for allegedly trespassing on their property, according to a notice of civil claim.

National pharmacare program to begin in B.C. on March 1

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:29:32 GMT

B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne says the funding is a game changer and will benefit more than half a million residents who are living with diabetes and about 160,000 people with menopausal symptoms.

Myles Gray had injected testosterone, family doctor tells hearing into police beating death

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:04:02 GMT

Dr. Christoffel Mentz-Serfontein said Thursday that Myles Gray never displayed any behaviour that caused concern about him being violent toward anyone, even as he told a public hearing that Gray had been injecting unprescribed testosterone.

Eby commits 'any tools available' to investigating Tumbler Ridge mass shooting amid calls for a public inquiry

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:48:42 GMT

B.C. Premier David Eby said the province will use all resources available to find answers on the Tumbler Ridge shooting and how to prevent future incidents like it, but stopped short of announcing a public inquiry.

Tumbler Ridge shooter had 2nd ChatGPT account despite being banned, OpenAI says

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:12:59 GMT

OpenAI says the company found a second ChatGPT account belonging to the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooter when her name was made public — after a previous account was banned in June for posts about gun violence.

Avalanche risk high across much of B.C.'s backcountry, forecaster warns

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:33:16 GMT

Three people have died in avalanches in B.C., since Feb. 17, and forecasters are warning the risk of avalanche will remain high in coming days.

B.C.'s minimum wage to increase by 40 cents to $18.25 in June

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:44:04 GMT

B.C.'s annual minimum wage increase is tied to the province's average inflation from the year prior, the Ministry of Labour says.

B.C. village facing 42% tax increase sees some residents push for dissolution

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A former logging centre of approximately 350 people in northern Vancouver Island, Sayward has less than $2 million remaining in financial assets, the lowest number of any municipality in the province.

Tumbler Ridge parents navigate children's return to school after mass shooting

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Tumbler Ridge, B.C., parents are navigating the difficult question of how to return to school this week, with temporary classrooms open today to staff and students.

First Nations cancelling medical travel to Vancouver due to FIFA World Cup hotel costs

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Indigenous health-care providers in northwest B.C. say they are unable to book patients' medical appointments in Vancouver during the FIFA World Cup events this summer because of the high cost of hotel rooms and travel.

ChatGPT and the Tumbler Ridge shooter

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

AI Minister Evan Solomon says OpenAI’s decision not to report the Tumbler Ridge shooter to police before the killings was a “failure”. Will he regulate the company to prevent the next tragedy?

1 person dead in avalanche in Joffre Lakes Park, near Pemberton

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:51:22 GMT

RCMP say the individual was skiing near the Anniversary Glacier, about 50 kilometres northeast of Whistler, B.C. A search and rescue team have located the deceased and the recovery is ongoing.

AI minister 'disappointed' by OpenAI meeting held in wake of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:36:17 GMT

Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says he was "disappointed" following a Tuesday meeting with senior officials from Open AI that was arranged after it was revealed that the killer in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., was banned from using the company's ChatGPT platform months before the murders.

Key anti-racism reforms not completed after wrongful arrest of Heiltsuk man and granddaughter, report finds

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:25:47 GMT

An agreement meant to address anti-Indigenous racism in Vancouver policing did not lead to many of the systemic changes that were promised, according to a final report released Tuesday by B.C.'s Human Rights Commissioner.

Over 7K 'assault-style' firearms declared by British Columbians applying to buyback program

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:10:44 GMT

Over 32,000 illegal firearms have been declared so far nationwide in a program aimed at eventually collecting and destroying guns that have been banned by Ottawa.

Vancouver councillor calls his opponents drug users and dealers in social media video

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:49:43 GMT

Coun. Lenny Zhou did not respond to an immediate request for comment, but three hours later, the mayor's office released a statement with an apology from him.

Half-brother of Tumbler Ridge shooter arrested for breaking bail on attempted murder charge

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:22:53 GMT

Jacob Jan Van Rootselaar, 22, is awaiting trial for his alleged role in a 2024 stabbing in Fort McMurray, Alta. He was out on bail when he broke the conditions of his release, RCMP say.

Changes to autism, disability funding leave parents with questions

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:41:29 GMT

Changes to how the B.C. government supports children with disabilities are provoking mixed reactions among parents — relief for those who will receive funding for the first time, but anxiety, fear and uncertainty for those who will see their children’s support reduced.

Lawsuit between Vancouver developer and former VP reveals financial strains on big projects

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

A lawsuit by a former vice-president of prominent Vancouver development company Westbank appears to be revealing more details of many of their biggest projects taking a turn for the worse.

Hearing into potential police misconduct in 2015 death of Myles Gray resumes after hot-mic delay

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

A public hearing inquiring into whether there was police misconduct in the 2015 beating death of 33-year-old Myles Gray in Vancouver resumes Tuesday after a lawyer used an offensive word during the proceedings in January and caused a one-month delay.

Eby says Tumbler Ridge shooting could have potentially been prevented if OpenAI warned authorities earlier

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:16:34 GMT

B.C. Premier David Eby called on OpenAI to share information on what it knew about the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s violent online activity, and why the U.S.-based company did not alert authorities prior to one of the worst shootings in Canadian history.

Who will replace Richmond’s longest-serving mayor?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:23:45 GMT

Two Richmond city councillors are racing for the mayor’s office in the municipal elections this October, bringing a change to the city’s leadership as the mayor of the last 25 years steps down.

Open-pit Copper Mountain mine expansion approved near Princeton, in B.C.'s southern Interior

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:16:17 GMT

The B.C. government has approved the expansion of the Copper Mountain open-pit gold and copper mine in the province's southern Interior, marking the latest in a series of mining approvals.

Dawson Creek lifts emergency declaration over water shortage but restrictions still in place

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:31:39 GMT

The City of Dawson Creek has lifted a long-running state of local emergency over a lack of drinking water in its reserves, but warns restrictions and longer-term water access issues remain.

B.C. man charged in fatal vehicle crash near Fort St. John

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:07:24 GMT

A B.C. man has been charged with impaired operation of a vehicle causing death in a 2024 crash near Fort St. John that left an Alberta man dead.

Inside an extortion deportation case: The arsons, auto frauds and shootings linking crime across Canada

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Immigration documents obtained by CBC News give new insight into a cross-Canada network of individuals believed to be responsible for a wave of extortion attacks plaguing Canadian communities. Details about previously unknown individuals have emerged from the admissibility hearing of a man linked to arsons, shootings and auto fraud in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.

B.C. travellers stranded in Puerto Vallarta as violence engulfs the Mexican city and several states

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:29:03 GMT

British Columbians stranded in the Mexican city of Puerto Vallarta say they woke up to explosions and burning vehicles after violence triggered a shelter-in-place order and grounded flights to and from the popular coastal city.

Some airlines resuming Puerto Vallarta flights in wake of Mexico violence that stranded Canadian travellers

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:42:14 GMT

Mexican state that was epicentre of violence remains in 'code red' after death of cartel boss

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:12:01 GMT

Global Affairs Canada has updated its travel advisory for the coastal city of Puerto Vallarta and other parts of the Mexican state of Jalisco following a sudden explosion of violence that includes road blockades with burning vehicles and clashes between federal authorities and armed groups.

Whitecaps matches to be broadcast in Punjabi for first time in MLS history

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:08:25 GMT

The Punjabi coverage kicked off Saturday when the Whitecaps opened their MLS season with a 1–0 win over Real Salt Lake at B.C. Place.

2026 Olympic Games: Heartbreak for Canada after U.S. wins men's hockey gold in overtime on Day 16

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:48:02 GMT

Why Surrey’s police budget request dropped by $47M and what’s behind the underspending

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 02:11:38 GMT

Surrey reduced its police budget by $47 million after the force underspent about $40 million last year. But why has the budget been reduced when the Surrey Police Service is in the midst of an ongoing extortion crisis and the police force's expansion across the city?

B.C. RCMP investigate reports of threats against Tumbler Ridge victim's family

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:21:55 GMT

A funeral for one of the victim's of the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting has been cancelled as a result of the threats, according to the local newspaper.

Federal AI minister raises concerns over OpenAI safety protocols after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:06:12 GMT

Canada’s artificial intelligence minister says he is raising concerns with OpenAI and other such platforms about their safety protocols, after the tech company confirmed that the account of the teenager behind the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting had been flagged internally but not reported to police before the attack.

U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Trump could open door for B.C. to challenge softwood lumber tariffs

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:02:43 GMT

This week's U.S. Supreme Court ruling against some of President Donald Trump’s widespread global tariffs opens the door to challenge other Trump tariffs still plaguing B.C.’s softwood lumber and aluminum sector.

Multigenerational family grocer to reopen in Abbotsford’s Matsqui Prairie

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Almost six decades since Howard Wong Sr. and Darlene Wong started Howard Wong Farms in Abbotsford's Matsqui Prairie, grandchild Brendan Wong and wife Tamara Wong are taking over the business, set to reopen on March 7 after being closed for three years.

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