Category Archives: British Columbia
Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms
VANCOUVER - Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he's been following the "terrible tragedy" of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died. But he's also...
Jul 08, 2025
B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is boosting a tax credit to help developers of video games like Electronic Arts hire additional staff and invest money locally. Premier David Eby says the in...
Jul 07, 2025
Scientists map recovery for endangered orcas off British Columbia's coast
A new report from a group of more than 30 experts says a population of endangered killer whales off the coast of British Columbia and Washington state is showing "no sign of recovery" and there's an "...
Jul 07, 2025
Striking transit workers in Cowichan Valley, B.C., reject mediator's recommendations
DUNCAN - The union representing striking transit workers in the Cowichan Valley says its members have rejected a provincial mediator's recommendations to end a five-month labour dispute. Unifor says t...
Jul 07, 2025
Transport committee to debate whether to study BC Ferries' Chinese ship contract
OTTAWA - The House of Commons transport committee is meeting to decide whether to study BC Ferries' decision to purchase four Chinese vessels. BC Ferries announced last month that it hired China Merch...
Jul 07, 2025
Alberta natural gas expected to see a bump next year thanks to LNG exports: Deloitte
CALGARY - A new report from advisory firm Deloitte is forecasting a big jump in Alberta natural gas prices next year, with the country's first West Coast export facility now up and running. The Albert...
Jul 07, 2025
Evacuation orders and alerts issued as wildfire burns near Kelowna Airport
KELOWNA - An evacuation order remains in place for several homes at risk from the Whelan Creek wildfire in the Ellison area of Kelowna, which is currently being held at 4.31 hectares. Late Sunday (Jul...
Jul 07, 2025
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad faces criticism from several sides amid review
VICTORIA - Dave Sharkey still remembers how he felt about the future of the Conservative Party of B.C. when he was part of the delegation that marched in the 2022 Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade....
Jul 07, 2025
BC Conservation Officer Service says man bitten and scratched by grizzly bear
The BC Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly bear that scratched and bit a man in a remote location on Friday will not be captured because the attack was "defensive." The service says in a socia...
Jul 06, 2025
Kelowna police say man assaulted two women after car crash, one victim now dead
KELOWNA - Police in Kelowna say a man arrested after a "highly visible and tragic event" in the city Friday has now been charged with second degree murder. RCMP say James Plover remains in custody sin...
Jul 06, 2025
