Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C. man in close encounter with dolphin pod while shooting video with watercraft
SQUAMISH, B.C. - A British Columbia entrepreneur experienced a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter this week when a pod of dolphins chased him down while he was shooting a video on his personal wate...
Feb 28, 2025
Police investigate possible explosion, house fire at home in Langley, B.C.
LANGLEY, B.C. - A house fire and possible explosion has closed off a neighbourhood in Langley, B.C. RCMP say the fire was reported on Friday morning, and officers along with firefighters and paramedic...
Feb 28, 2025
More 'Buy BC' ads coming as Eby touts local food in response to U.S. tariff threat
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says it has been "absolutely inspirational" to see people step up across the province and Canada to support homegrown businesses in response to the tarif...
Feb 28, 2025
Man charged after investigation into B.C. drug trafficking network, police say
SURREY, B.C. - Police in British Columbia say a 31-year-old man has been charged following investigation into a drug trafficking network operating in the Lower Mainland and Interior. The Combined Forc...
Feb 28, 2025
One injured after SUV drives through Salmon Arm, B.C., medical clinic
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A woman who was inside a medical clinic in Salmon Arm, B.C., was injured and brought to hospital after she was struck by a vehicle that drove through the building. RCMP say the cras...
Feb 28, 2025
Pembina Pipeline boss: tariff threats making Canadians more open to energy projects
CALGARY - U.S. tariff threats are making politicians and the general public more receptive to Canadian energy infrastructure projects, the chief executive of Pembina Pipeline Corp. says. "Hopefully wi...
Feb 28, 2025
Intense pollen season to begin in southwest B.C. this weekend, expert warns
VANCOUVER - Get your tissues and allergy medicines ready if you live in southwestern British Columbia, where an expert predicts an intense pollen season is on the way. Cold weather had held the pollen...
Feb 28, 2025
Group files complaint to B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to remove drug clinic access fees
VANCOUVER - A complaint has been filed with British Columbia's Human Right Tribunal over clinic fees paid by some of those who get opioid treatments. Vancouver lawyer Jason Gratl says his clients, Gar...
Feb 27, 2025
Lower Mainland police department urges caution when using apps to meet strangers for sex
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - Police in New Westminster, B.C., are warning residents about the dangers of meeting up with strangers from dating apps for "casual sexual encounters." Spokesman Sgt. Andrew Lea...
Feb 27, 2025
B.C. solicitor general says police warned Opposition operative away from care home
VICTORIA - The B.C. government and the Opposition have released duelling narratives about a mental-health facility that is at the heart of alleged voter irregularities in the October election. Solicit...
Feb 27, 2025