Category Archives: British Columbia
Wind remains threat for shoreline flooding as Okanagan Lake slowly recedes
KELOWNA, B.C. - Although water levels are receding, windy conditions still pose a flood threat to lakefront properties in British Columbia's Interior. Central Okanagan Emergency Operations says Okanag...
Jun 22, 2017
B.C. throne speech promises electoral reform referendum, sales tax cut, no tolls
VICTORIA - British Columbia's opposition parties accused Premier Christy Clark of adopting their policies and campaign promises Thursday in a last-ditch bid to hold onto power as her minority governme...
Jun 22, 2017
Liberal Steve Thomson B.C.’s new Speaker in likely short-lived government
VICTORIA - A former Liberal cabinet minister is British Columbia's new legislature Speaker in what is likely to be a short-term appointment, but efforts are already underway to extend the posting. Ste...
Jun 22, 2017
B.C. First Nation, airport sign long-term benefits agreement
RICHMOND, B.C. - A First Nation in British Columbia has signed a long-term benefits agreement with the Vancouver International Airport. The Musqueam Indian Band and airport officials say in a release ...
Jun 22, 2017
B.C. throne speech marks beginning of the end for Liberal minority government
VICTORIA - British Columbia's politicians will return to the legislature in Victoria today, marking the beginning of the end for the minority Liberal government. Premier Christy Clark's Liberals have ...
Jun 22, 2017
Defence questions woman’s testimony at RCMP sexual assault trial in B.C.
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for a now-retired RCMP inspector says a civilian employee "actively and enthusiastically" had sex with his client at work and then alleged she was sexually assaulted. David Butche...
Jun 21, 2017
B.C. Liberals promise 60,000 new childcare spots with $1 billion in spending
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Liberals are promising to spend $1 billion in early childhood education over the next four years as the party faces a confidence vote in the legislature that is expected...
Jun 21, 2017
Vernon RCMP make arrest in murder investigation
VERNON, B.C. - Shortly after 11 pm, last night members of the Vernon North Okanagan Detachment responded to a report of an assault at an apartment unit in the 7300 block of Okanagan Landing Road in Ve...
Jun 21, 2017
B.C.'s minority Liberals prepare throne speech as opposition plans their defeat
VICTORIA - The clock that counts down to the expected defeat of Premier Christy Clark's minority government in British Columbia starts ticking Thursday with the introduction of a throne speech. After ...
Jun 21, 2017
Victoria man faces 23 new charges linked to historical sex assaults
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria say 23 new charges have been laid against a man who is already accused of a series of sexual assaults dating back decades. A news release from Victoria police says Charle...
Jun 21, 2017
