Category Archives: British Columbia
Liberals put up united front after fractious summer at Nanaimo retreat
NANAIMO, B.C. - Liberal MPs will have one last chance to tell their leader how they think their party can improve their political prospects before they return to Ottawa to face off against Conservativ...
Sep 11, 2024
Police watchdog recommends charges against Vancouver police officer in fatal shooting
SURREY, B.C. - B.C.'s police watchdog says an officer from the Vancouver Police Department might face charges in a shooting that killed a man two years ago. A statement from the Independent Investigat...
Sep 10, 2024
B.C. court declares mistrial in shooting deaths of teenager bystander and gangster
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has declared a mistrial in the case of Kane Carter, who was accused of murdering a gang member and an innocent teenager who was passing by in his par...
Sep 10, 2024
Sarah McLachlan honoured with Canada Post commemorative stamp.
VANCOUVER - British Columbia-based singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan's achievements are being honoured with a Canada Post commemorative stamp. The corporation has announced that an unveiling of the st...
Sep 10, 2024
B.C. collaborates with federal government to fight against cyberattacks
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it's collaborating with the federal government to protect its information systems from cyber attacks. The Ministry of Citizens' Services says in a state...
Sep 10, 2024
B.C. businesses seek concrete economic 'vision' from parties ahead of fall election
VANCOUVER - Leaders from a wide array of businesses in British Columbia are urging the province's political parties to "deliver a clear and actionable plan" for revitalizing an economy that they say h...
Sep 10, 2024
Despite $5 billion budget deficit, B.C. Premier David Eby says now is not the time for service, support cuts
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby says the New Democrat government remains committed to providing services and supports for people in British Columbia and cuts are not on his agenda. Eby says people have b...
Sep 10, 2024
Canada begins process to impose tariffs on Chinese batteries, critical minerals
NANAIMO, B.C. - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the required consultation period to impose tariffs on more clean energy goods coming from China will begin today. The move follows a decision in...
Sep 10, 2024
Weather aids B.C. fire fight amid evacuation order and alerts in southeast
The BC Wildfire Service says rain, light winds and cooler temperatures are expected to decrease fire behaviour in the province this week, just as a newly discovered blaze in the East Kootenays prompts...
Sep 10, 2024
Mark Carney to present his economic vision for the Liberals to caucus
NANAIMO, B.C. - Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will present his vision for the Liberals' economic policy when he meets with MPs in Nanaimo, B.C., today. The party announced Carney's new ro...
Sep 10, 2024