Category Archives: British Columbia
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
Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas
A study into the devastating wildfires that struck British Columbia's Okanagan region in 2023 has recommended that government and industry limit development in high-fire-risk areas. The study, conduct...
Nov 28, 2024
BC Ferries CEO floats prospect that fares may rise 30% or more in 2028
The CEO of BC Ferries is warning the company may need to increase fares by 30 per cent or more in 2028, when the current fare structure expires. Nicolas Jimenez says in a written statement the corpora...
Nov 28, 2024
B.C. Chiefs 'alarmed' by federal and B.C. government's role in First Nations dispute
The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs says the federal and provincial governments are wrongfully choosing sides in a land title dispute between two First Nations. The union says it's "alarmed" that B.C. and...
Nov 28, 2024
BC Place to be fenced off for Taylor Swift shows, with zone limited to ticket holders
VANCOUVER - Vancouver officials say areas around BC Place stadium will be strictly limited to ticket holders for Taylor Swift's three Eras Tour shows that begin next week, as they announce preparation...
Nov 28, 2024
Eliminating open-net fish farms in B.C. would cost taxpayers billions: report
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. - A report commissioned by the BC Salmon Farmers Association says the proposed federal ban on marine net-pens in British Columbia would cost taxpayers billions and have "severe co...
Nov 28, 2024
HBC drops out of Oakridge Park redevelopment in Vancouver
HBC is backing out of its plan to operate a store at the redeveloped Oakridge Park in Vancouver. The Toronto-based retailer says it recently reached an agreement with QuadReal Properties allowing it t...
Nov 28, 2024
Liberal candidate in Fraser Valley byelection seeks Métis membership after identity questioned
The Liberal candidate in a federal byelection in the Fraser Valley says she is applying for Mtis membership after a local group questioned her claims of Indigenous identity. Madison Fleischer says in ...
Nov 27, 2024
B.C. Premier Eby says U.S. tariffs would be 'devastating' for forest industry
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says 25-per-cent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods would be "devastating" for the province's lumber and forestry industries. He made the comment ahead of a m...
Nov 27, 2024