Category Archives: British Columbia

Knock, knock, who's there? B.C. biologists identify unique sounds of 8 fish species
There are grunts and growls, knocks and croaks - but the wild sounds detected by a team of British Columbia researchers don't belong to any of the province's famous forest creatures. The noises are ma...
The Canadian Press Jan 09, 2026

Northern MLA Sheldon Clare says he is running for B.C. Conservative leadership
VICTORIA - British Columbia Conservative MLA Sheldon Clare says he's running for the leadership to stop former provincial Liberals from regaining control of the party. Clare, who represents the riding...
The Canadian Press Jan 08, 2026

No one injured in extortion-related Langley, B.C. shooting, police say
LANGLEY - Police in Langley, B.C., say no one was injured in an apparent extortion-related shooting. RCMP say officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 6900 block of 232nd street shortly aft...
The Canadian Press Jan 08, 2026

B.C. man sentenced for drug trafficking had ordered firearm parts from China: CBSA
VANCOUVER - The Canada Border Services Agency says a man from Richmond, B.C., sentenced for drug trafficking was caught because he ordered illegal gun parts from China. The agency says Raymond Sun has...
The Canadian Press Jan 08, 2026

Cleanup underway after oily spill in waters near Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO - Jackie Wasyluk says she walks along the shores of Cable Bay near Nanaimo, B.C., almost every day, and was shocked when she visited Tuesday after hearing of a spill. "I went to the shore, and...
The Canadian Press Jan 08, 2026

Vancouver building valued at $13 million gifted to support youth with substance use
VANCOUVER - An organization that offers free mental health support and substance use care for youth will be able to expand its services to a new building in downtown Vancouver, thanks to a more than $...
The Canadian Press Jan 08, 2026

Atmospheric river forecast to bring heavy rain and snow for B.C.'s north coast
PRINCE RUPERT - British Columbia's north coast is set to get another blast of wet, wintry weather in the coming days from an atmospheric river system. Environment Canada says in a rainfall warning cov...
The Canadian Press Jan 08, 2026

Vancouver orchestra won't sue violinist who broke NDA to speak out about alleged rape
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra says it won't be taking legal action against a violinist who broke a non-disclosure agreement to go public with accusations that she had been raped by one of its senio...
The Canadian Press Jan 07, 2026

Vancouver Island logging protesters hit out at arson 'insinuation'
VICTORIA - A group protesting old-growth logging on Vancouver Island is hitting out at an "insinuation" they were involved in the suspected arson of logging equipment last week. Sgt. Kevin Mack with L...
The Canadian Press Jan 07, 2026

London Drugs shuts Downtown Eastside store, citing safety and operational conditions
VANCOUVER - Retail giant London Drugs says it is shutting down its location in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside as of Feb. 1, citing a "careful assessment of safety and operational conditions" at the sto...
The Canadian Press Jan 07, 2026