Category Archives: British Columbia
Trading politics: University runs market to predict provincial election results
VANCOUVER - A professor at the University of British Columbia says using real money to predict election results can be more accurate than public polling. Werner Antweiler runs the school's online elec...
Mar 15, 2017
B.C. teenager charged after Texas boy reports cyberbullying allegations
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A teenager in British Columbia has been charged with offences including luring a child, making child pornography, sexual interference and extortion involving an 11-year-old boy in t...
Mar 15, 2017
Liam Neeson film blocked from Alberta national park to shoot in B.C.
A movie denied permission to film in Alberta’s mountain national parks is now on location in British Columbia. “We have moved four to five days into B.C. for now,” said Mark Voyce, u...
Mar 15, 2017
No serious injuries as suspected carjacking of Vancouver cab ends in fiery crash
VANCOUVER - A 34-year-old Burnaby man is in custody after what Vancouver Police say was a carjacking and fiery crash. Staff Sgt. Randy Fincham says it began at about 7:15 Tuesday night when the driver...
Mar 15, 2017
B.C. home sales 'typical' for February but far short of February 2016
VANCOUVER - Home sales across British Columbia in February were typical for the month, according to real estate experts, but when compared to sales just one year earlier, the numbers appear much more ...
Mar 15, 2017
Homicide detectives say latest fatal shooting in Surrey, B.C., was targeted
SURREY, B.C. - A 29-year-old man has been identified as the victim of the latest deadly shooting in Surrey, B.C. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says Surrey resident Birinderjeet Justin Bha...
Mar 14, 2017
Professor studying ghost hunters says they offer peace, closure to clients
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia professor researching ghost hunters, UFO enthusiasts and Sasquatch searchers says many people who turn to paranormal investigators are seeking closure and peace of mind....
Mar 14, 2017
Premier wants to make B.C. a leader in emerging field of augmented reality
VANCOUVER - As governments around the world put up barriers to increased trade and immigration, British Columbia has an opportunity to grow its burgeoning technology sector by opening its doors to ski...
Mar 14, 2017
Collision between semi-trailer, truck and moose kills man in northwestern B.C.
NEW HAZELTON, B.C. - An accident involving two vehicles and a moose has killed a 32-year-old man in northwestern British Columbia. RCMP in New Hazelton say an eastbound tractor-trailer hit the moose o...
Mar 14, 2017
First Nations resource coalition welcomes new member from Fort Nelson
FORT NELSON, B.C. - A community in northeastern British Columbia is joining a group advocating for First Nations' opportunities and influence in resource projects. Fort Nelson First Nation says it wil...
Mar 14, 2017
