Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C. real estate advisory group looking into predatory sales practices
VANCOUVER - An advisory group looking into the practices of British Columbia real estate agents will examine whether the current rules are protecting consumers and public confidence. Terms of referenc...
Mar 15, 2016
University of Victoria silencing sexual assault victims, students say
VICTORIA - A student says the University of Victoria failed her in its investigation of a sexual assault complaint and warned her to stay quiet about its findings. The student says she had to request ...
Mar 15, 2016
Ancient Forest to receive B.C. Park status
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - A unique rainforest comprised of some of the largest cedar trees in British Columbia is set to become a provincial park. Premier Christy Clark has announced that 119 square-kilom...
Mar 15, 2016
Blue River-area avalanche claims two snowmobilers
BLUE RIVER, B.C. - Two Alberta men have been identified as the victims killed when an avalanche rolled over their snowmobiles northeast of Kamloops, B.C. RCMP say the men were part of a group of seven...
Mar 15, 2016
Vancouver elementary school teacher becomes new head of provincial union
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver elementary school educator will be the next leader of the provincial teachers' union. Glen Hansman was acclaimed as the new president at the B.C. Teacher Federation's 100th ann...
Mar 14, 2016
Kelowna man arrested, facing charge for allegedly beating elderly mother
KELOWNA, B.C. - A Kelowna, B.C., man is facing a charge of aggravated assault for allegedly beating his elderly mother. RCMP say a 61-year-old man called 911 around 11 p.m. Thursday to report being as...
Mar 14, 2016
Canadian government adds $65 million to former Tory shipbuilding contracts
VANCOUVER - The federal government has topped up West Coast shipbuilding contracts by more than $65 million for a coast guard science vessel and navy support ships. Public Services Minister Judy Foote...
Mar 14, 2016
Rugby community celebrates performance on and off the field at Canada Sevens
VANCOUVER - French rugby player Julien Candelon came to Canada understanding that hockey is king in this country. But after playing in the inaugural HSBC Canada Sevens tournament before a passionate c...
Mar 14, 2016
Lumby is all in for Kraft Hockeyville
LUMBY, B.C. - The anti-social social of online voting is underway in Lumby & across Canada as Hockeyville is underway. This round of voting wins strictly by online votes, says Angie Clowry co-Capt...
Mar 14, 2016
Property sales set blistering pace in February across British Columbia
VANCOUVER - February was a record-shattering month for home sales in British Columbia, with a 44.7 per cent hike compared to the same month last year. The B.C. Real Estate Association said 9,637 resid...
Mar 14, 2016
