Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C. premier tells government to cancel American contracts 'wherever viable'
British Columbia's premier says U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pause much of his tariffs for the rest of the world while excluding Canada is "insulting." David Eby made the comments while a...
Apr 10, 2025
B.C.'s Kootenay Lake ferries expected to resume as union, employer complete mediation
VICTORIA - British Columbia's labour minister says the Kootenay Lake ferries are expected to resume full service Friday following a months-long labour dispute. Jennifer Whiteside says the B.C. General...
Apr 10, 2025
TC Energy CEO says Canada can become top LNG supplier to Asia
The chief executive of pipeline operator TC Energy says he believes Canada can be the No. 1 exporter of liquefied natural gas to Asia, but political leadership is crucial to making it happen. "We have...
Apr 10, 2025
Trump tariff 'whiplash' draws pandemic parallels as Canadian businesses scramble
Todd Rutter calls himself the "most non-tech person you've ever met" but he's turning to technology and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to help weather the dizzying tariff policies of U.S...
Apr 10, 2025
Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war
There are disappointed students, anxious parents and cautious school officials in at least two Canadian school districts that have suspended or cancelled trips over political uncertainty in the United...
Apr 10, 2025
Police urge caution after man injured in random stabbing in downtown Victoria
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria are warning residents to exercise caution in a downtown area after a man was randomly stabbed and taken to hospital. Victoria police say officers were called this morning...
Apr 09, 2025
Federal NDP leader worried for kids after Saskatchewan MLA called him a terrorist
RICHMOND - Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's worried about the message being sent to children after a Saskatchewan legislature member and former teacher called him a terrorist. Speaking to re...
Apr 09, 2025
B.C. invests $100m over two years in rebate program for heat pumps in more homes
VICTORIA - British Columbia's government says it is spending $100 million over two years to expand its rebate program, hoping to install more than 8,000 heat pumps to homes across the province. Energy...
Apr 09, 2025
In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise ...
Apr 09, 2025
Vancouver police officer admits to discreditable conduct over sexualized messages
BURNABY - A Vancouver police sergeant who also taught at B.C. universities has admitted to allegations of discreditable conduct related to unsolicited sexualized messages he sent to fellow officers an...
Apr 09, 2025