Category Archives: British Columbia
Invasive species in two B.C. lakes lead to fishing closures
CRANBROOK, B.C. - Two lakes in British Columbia have been closed to sport fishing after the introduction of invasive species that the province says could be difficult to remove. The Ministry of Forest...
Jul 05, 2017
New Vancouver rules would allow most Airbnb-style rentals, with a licence
VANCOUVER - The City of Vancouver says proposed new rules for short-term rentals would allow for most such rental listings but also protect long-term rental housing as the city's vacancy rate dips bel...
Jul 05, 2017
Dissension spills over at Spences Bridge-area First Nations band
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - A group of dissident band members are into their second day of protesting outside the Cook’s Ferry Indian Band office near Spences Bridge. About 40 members helped blockade...
Jul 05, 2017
Hot weather, lack of rain prompt campfire ban in B.C.'s Coastal Fire Centre
PARKSVILLE, B.C. - Parched conditions on British Columbia's west coast has prompted a campfire ban. The BC Wildfire Service says all open fires, including campfires, will be banned across the Coastal ...
Jul 05, 2017
Vancouver home sales dip 11.5 per cent in June compared with a year ago: board
VANCOUVER - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales dipped 11.5 per cent in June compared with a record high set a year ago. The board says 3,893 properties changed hands last month...
Jul 05, 2017
One home lost south of Penticton, B.C., after wildfire threatens community
PENTICTON, B.C. - Fire crews appear to have the upper hand on a wildfire that roared to life Tuesday in the south Okanagan community of Kaleden, B.C. BC Wildfire Service spokeswoman Justine Hunse says...
Jul 05, 2017
Water fight with kids all in good fun
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The Independent Investigations Office won’t be looking into these RCMP shootings. Mounties in Williams Lake took part in an annual elementary school tradition in the commun...
Jul 04, 2017
Truck driver succumbs to injuries following crash near Blue River
BLUE RIVER, B.C. - A scary crash near Blue River more than a week ago has turned tragic. RCMP say early on the morning of Saturday, June 24, a northbound transport truck left the road near Gamble Cree...
Jul 04, 2017
Vancouver councillor, banker, strategist appointed to B.C. NDP leadership team
VICTORIA - British Columbia premier-designate John Horgan started putting a stamp on his new minority NDP government Tuesday, appointing three people to his inner team including a Vancouver city counc...
Jul 04, 2017
Health Canada testing Banana Boat sunscreen products as complaints mount
VICTORIA - A British Columbia mother says her 12-year-old son suffered burn injuries after using a Banana Boat sunscreen product. Patrizia Fitch, of Victoria, said Tuesday that her son Daniel was left...
Jul 04, 2017
