Category Archives: British Columbia
Federal housing minister says Canadians will be consulted on housing strategy
VICTORIA - Canada's housing minister says he and his provincial and territorial counterparts are working toward the country's first national housing strategy in four decades. Jean-Yves Duclos said Tue...
Jun 28, 2016
B.C. asks Vancouver Islanders to conserve water as highest drought alert issued
VICTORIA - Low rainfall and record-high temperatures have prompted British Columbia to issue its highest drought alert for residents across southern and eastern Vancouver Island. The province is urgin...
Jun 28, 2016
Whitewater rafters reach new heights accessing famed rapids near Golden, B.C.
GOLDEN, B.C. - Two whitewater rafting companies have found a high-flying solution to reach world-class rapids of the Kicking Horse River near Golden, British Columbia. The companies and a local helico...
Jun 28, 2016
B.C. real estate panel calls for hefty fines, end to aggressive marketing
VANCOUVER - A panel struck to restore faith in British Columbia's besieged real estate industry is calling for hefty fines of up to $500,000 for misconduct and measures to end aggressive sales tactics...
Jun 28, 2016
Extreme cliff-jumping sport described as meditative, spiritual activity
VANCOUVER - Sean Chuma describes it as a spiritual moment, standing on the railing of the Perrine Bridge, 150 metres above the meandering Snake River in southern Idaho. Moments later, his mind complet...
Jun 28, 2016
B.C. government, Vancouver to collaborate on creating empty homes tax
VANCOUVER - The provincial government will look into taxing empty homes in a bid to increase affordable housing across B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong says government staff will work with the City ...
Jun 27, 2016
B.C. makes second bid to evict homeless people camping at Victoria courthouse
VICTORIA - A group of homeless camping outside Victoria's court house will need to find another home after lawyers and a British Columbia Supreme Court judge began negotiating Monday to shut down the ...
Jun 27, 2016
Problematic music festival announces new location
KAMLOOPS - The Electric Love Music Festival is no longer the problem of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. Organizers have announced this year’s festival will not take place at the Allie Lak...
Jun 27, 2016
Police seek missing Salmon Arm teenager
SALMON ARM, B.C. - RCMP in Salmon Arm are looking for a 15 year old girl who has been reported missing. Hailey Olsen was reported missing on Saturday. She is described as: Race: Caucasian Height: 5...
Jun 27, 2016
Officers to testify against ex-RCMP spokesman accused of sex assault in B.C.
VANCOUVER - A three week trial is expected next year for the RCMP's former chief spokesman in British Columbia charged with a single count of sexual assault. Crown lawyer Michelle Booker told a provin...
Jun 27, 2016
