Category Archives: British Columbia
Second TV debate marks show time for B.C. election; parties look to turn on voters
VICTORIA - It’s show time in British Columbia’s election campaign with Wednesday’s debate between the three party leaders offering a high-stakes chance to leave a mark on the campaig...
Apr 25, 2017
NDP open up lead on Liberals in new poll
VANCOUVER - The New Democrats appear to be on a bit of a roll in the latest polling numbers leading up to the May 9th election. A poll released this morning by Global News from Mainstreet Research sho...
Apr 25, 2017
Man flees Vernon, B.C. robbery scene on bike
VERNON, B.C. - Police found the getaway device - but not the suspect - after an armed robbery at a Vernon business. Mounties say a man entered the Cash Stop on 27th Street around 8:30 this morning. He...
Apr 24, 2017
Erosion along rural road causing concern for Barriere residents
BARRIERE, B.C. - Residents of the Simpwc First Nation near barriere are sounding the alarm bells about a road they say could collapse any day. They have been concerned about dunn lake road for years, ...
Apr 24, 2017
B.C. election: Key developments from Day 14
VANCOUVER - A look at some key developments from Day 14 of the B.C. election campaign for each of the parties: LIBERALS: - Liberal Leader Christy Clark campaigned in Delta at a company that relies on ...
Apr 24, 2017
Police and border agencies find cash, guns, fentanyl in investigation
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A months-long investigation started by New Westminster investigators has resulted in what police say is a large firearms and fentanyl seizure in Metro Vancouver. The New Westmi...
Apr 24, 2017
Dozens of animals saved from 'filthy, unsafe' conditions near Lillooet
LILLOOET, B.C. - The BC SPCA says 24 dogs and six cats seized from a puppy mill near Lillooet were all suffering from severe neglect. The agency’s constables seized 20 of the animals earlier thi...
Apr 24, 2017
B.C. Greens promise to balance budget, make tax system more progressive
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Green party is hoping its promise to balance the province's books will shore up the group's economic credentials and translate into more support at the ballot box come e...
Apr 24, 2017
Health Canada to allow more access to prescription heroin to curb opioid crisis
VANCOUVER - Health Canada's proposal to loosen regulations on importing prescription heroin to treat opioid addiction is being hailed as a crucial step to reducing fentanyl-fuelled deaths across the c...
Apr 24, 2017
Liberal Leader Christy Clark explains difference between Liberal, NDP donations
DELTA, B.C. - British Columbia Liberal Leader Christy Clark says the difference between her party accepting donations from American lumber companies and NDP Leader John Horgan welcoming support from a...
Apr 24, 2017
