Category Archives: British Columbia
Federal approval for Site C sparks outrage from First Nations, advocacy groups
VANCOUVER - First Nations, landowners and environmental groups are accusing Justin Trudeau of reneging on promises made during last year's election campaign as the federal government quietly authorize...
Aug 01, 2016
Trudeau becomes first sitting prime minister to march in Vancouver Pride parade
VANCOUVER - Justin Trudeau has become the first sitting prime minister to participate in Vancouver's annual Pride parade. He and his family waved to cheering crowds as they led the procession along th...
Jul 31, 2016
Adventure Bay fire fully contained, no structures damaged
VERNON, B.C. - Fire Chief Keith Green says the evacuation order has been rescinded in the Adventure Bay area. “All roads are all open and displaced residents being advised they can return home,&...
Jul 30, 2016
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for the Shuswap
KAMLOOPS - A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the Shuswap early Saturday evening. Environment Canada issued a watch around 9:30 a.m., July 30. Forecaster Greg Pearce said storms could develo...
Jul 30, 2016
Impact on RCMP is unclear after entrapment ruling in B.C. terror trial: lawyer
VANCOUVER - It's unclear what the impact on law enforcement will be in the wake of a landmark court decision that slammed the RCMP for investigative methods it used during an elaborate undercover oper...
Jul 30, 2016
Wildfire officials urge caution when outdoors this weekend
KAMLOOPS - Another long weekend is upon us, which means people will be heading out to campsites and the back country to enjoy the great outdoors. However, with temperatures heating up recently the Kam...
Jul 29, 2016
Serious accident closes Yellowhead Highway south of Barriere
BARRIERE, B.C. - A serious accident has closed the Yellowhead Highway in both directions, just south of Barriere. Multiple emergency crews were called to the area just after 2:30pm. BC Ambulance repor...
Jul 29, 2016
Strong support for B.C. housing tax but little confidence in its efficacy: poll
VANCOUVER - An Angus Reid Institute online poll has found that most respondents support a tax on foreign buyers of Metro Vancouver homes but at the same time doubt how effective the move will be at co...
Jul 29, 2016
Judge tosses out jury verdict in B.C. terror trial, rules RCMP entrapped pair
VANCOUVER - Two people found guilty of terror charges will walk free after a British Columbia Supreme Court judge ruled they were entrapped by the RCMP in a police-manufactured crime. Justice Catherin...
Jul 29, 2016
Syrian refugees displaced again after blaze ruins apartment in Coquitlam, B.C.
COQUITLAM, B.C. - Dozens of Syrian refugees have lost their new homes after a fire burned through an apartment complex in Coquitlam, B.C. The fire broke out about 11 a.m. on Thursday, displacing numer...
Jul 29, 2016
