Category Archives: British Columbia
Assessed property values stabilize in parts of B.C. including Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The latest housing assessment figures in British Columbia show residential property prices have stabilized in several provincial housing markets. BC Assessment says changes in Metro Vancou...
Jan 02, 2024
One person dies in New Year's Day house fire in Surrey
SURREY - One person has died in a house fire in Surrey. Mounties say they found the home fully engulfed in flames when officers arrived at around 7 a.m. on New Year's Day, adding the blaze was being c...
Jan 01, 2024
Ashes of Vancouver Star Trek fan set to go to space alongside famous stars
VANCOUVER - Gloria Knowlan never dreamt of boldly going where no one had gone before and was content to leave the journey to the "Star Trek" actors she came to love, but 12 years after her death, her ...
Jan 01, 2024
Edmonton transit passenger critically injured after falling out the back door: police
EDMONTON - A passenger on a transit bus in Edmonton is in critical condition after police say she fell out the vehicle's back door. Police say the bus was making a left turn in the city's west end on ...
Dec 31, 2023
2023 - A day to day Year in Review
This is a look back at memorable events from nearly all 365 days in 2023. Click on each month to look at the events from that time. This list has been compiled by the Canadian Press.January 2023Februa...
Dec 31, 2023
2 children die from flu-related illnesses: B.C. Centre for Disease Control
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Centre for Disease Control says two children have died from complications related to influenza. The centre is reminding people to take steps to reduce their risk of serious illnes...
Dec 30, 2023
More tragedies on Highway 5 prompt renewed safety calls from North Thompson leaders
KAMLOOPS - After two more fatal crashes on Highway 5 took the lives of four people on Thursday (Dec. 28), local leaders are - once again - demanding improvements on the road.The highway in the B.C. In...
Dec 30, 2023
Police believe B.C. man's 21 drunk driving convictions most in Canadian history
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a man who has been convicted of drunk driving 21 times could hold a Canadian record. Abbotsford police say officers were called to the scene of a mot...
Dec 29, 2023
Noah is B.C.'s most popular baby name for second straight year
VICTORIA - Noah has emerged as the most popular name for babies born in British Columbia in 2023, topping the list for the second straight year. The province's Vital Statistics Agency says Noah was fo...
Dec 29, 2023
CP NewsAlert: B.C. court blocks new law against public drug use
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Supreme Court has blocked new provincial laws against public consumption of illegal substances. The ruling in favour of the Harm Reduction Nurses Association imposes a...
Dec 29, 2023