Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C.'s latest credit downgrade signals 'something wrong' with finances: economist
VICTORIA - An economist says the latest downgrade for British Columbia's credit rating will discourage companies from investing in the province. Standard & Poor's global ratings lowered its rating...
Apr 06, 2026
Fighting bald eagles freed from power line in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY - A pair of bald eagles found themselves in a tangle in Surrey, B.C., before power and fire crews helped a local bird rehabilitation group untie the knot. Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Socie...
Apr 06, 2026
No difference between suspending and amending DRIPA, says First Nations leader
VICTORIA - A First Nations leader in B.C. says Premier David Eby's plan to suspend the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act will create less certainty, especially because the NDP may no...
Apr 06, 2026
Two orphaned bear cubs rescued on Vancouver Island, after mom found dead
ERRINGTON - A wildlife sanctuary on Vancouver Island has taken in two young black bear cubs after their mother was found dead in their den. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre says in a Facebook pos...
Apr 06, 2026
Record warmth in B.C. over weekend as high winds arrive along southern coast
VANCOUVER - Spring weather in British Columbia brought record-high daily temperatures to several communities, while an arriving cold front is expected to bring strong winds to southwestern parts of th...
Apr 06, 2026
BC Ferries sailings hampered by forecasted high winds and vessel problems
VICTORIA - British Columbia's ferry operator has been plagued by a combination of vessel troubles and expected winds that have led to cancelled sailings on some routes. BC Ferries has issued a notice ...
Apr 06, 2026
Family of victims of B.C. murderer say they now can't speak at parole hearings
WARNING: Some of the details in this story are disturbing. Discretion is advised.BOWDEN, AB -The family of the victims of one of the most brutal murders in B.C. history says they are being victimized ...
Apr 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Global BC)
Environment Canada says strong winds are coming to parts of B.C. starting on Monday.
VANCOUVER - A special weather statement issued for much of British Columbia's southern coast and parts of Vancouver Island is warning of "strong and gusty" winds starting on Monday. The notice from En...
Apr 05, 2026
B.C. mineral claims processing time still falling short, industry says
VANCOUVER - The B.C. government is falling short on its own goal to process mineral claims more quickly, according to industry leaders.Todd Stone, president of the Association for Mineral Exploration,...
Apr 05, 2026
University study finds few improvements to at-risk species in B.C.
VANCOUVER - As spring blooms in British Columbia, the brilliant orange-and black pattern of a monarch butterfly's wing and the distinctive cream cap on a black male bobolink songbird are a rare sight....
Apr 04, 2026
