Category Archives: British Columbia
Potential unmarked graves identified at former residential school in central B.C.
The chief of a First Nation in central British Columbia says potential unmarked graves have been identified at the site of the former Lejac Indian Residential School after nearly two years of geophysi...
Nov 30, 2024
B.C. Métis Nation votes to withdraw immediately from Métis National Council
SURREY, B.C. - Members of the Mtis Nation British Columbia have voted to leave the national organization, the Mtis National Council, effective immediately. The vote was held virtually on Saturday duri...
Nov 30, 2024
Surrey teen missing since October found dead in Delta, says family
SURREY - The search for an 18-year-old Surrey teen, Joseph Maku, who had been reported missing in October, is now over. In a Facebook post Friday night, Brenda Maku, Joseph's sister, shared the "devas...
Nov 30, 2024 Image: Provided by Surrey RCMP / A photo of 18-year-old Joseph Maku, reported missing on October 23, 2024.
Delta Police investigating vehicle with children that went 'off road' near Fraser River
DELTA - Delta Police are investigating a Friday morning incident involving a vehicle that went "off-road" near the Fraser River as a potential "criminal matter." Investigators say officers were called...
Nov 29, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters block Metro Vancouver container port
DELTA, B.C. - Police in British Columbia say demonstrators have disrupted access to a major Metro Vancouver container port terminal, with the protesters calling for an end to what they call "Canada's ...
Nov 29, 2024
Winter storm watch issued as snow, heavy rain expected for B.C. coast
VANCOUVER - A winter storm is moving over British Columbia's coast, bringing strong winds, heavy snow and freezing rain as snowfall warnings continue for much of the province's Interior. Environment C...
Nov 29, 2024
Cucumbers recalled in Canada, U.S. over possible salmonella contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling cucumbers across the country due to a potential salmonella contamination. All sizes of SunFed Produce whole fresh American cucumbers sold between Oct. ...
Nov 29, 2024
How changing catch-and-release fishing practices can boost salmon survival
VANCOUVER - A study has found catch-and-release sportfishing practices that leave salmon with injuries, particularly to their eyes, cause higher mortality than earlier research suggested. Scott Hinch,...
Nov 29, 2024
Supreme Court affirms constitutionality of B.C. law on opioid health costs recovery
OTTAWA - Canada's top court has affirmed the constitutionality of a law that would allow British Columbia to pursue a class-action lawsuit against opioid providers on behalf of other provinces, the te...
Nov 29, 2024
Ex-mayor has no regrets as Surrey Police take over from RCMP after six-year saga
The Surrey Police Service took over from the RCMP and became the city's force of jurisdiction Friday, after a six-year saga set in motion by former mayor Doug McCallum. Along the way, there were court...
Nov 29, 2024