Category Archives: British Columbia

Victoria police ending attendance at Gaza protest marches after 126 weeks
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria are asking pro-Palestine protesters to stop marching on public roads on their way to and from the legislature building, citing the drain on police resources from attendin...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Complaint commissioner announces 'systemic' probe into B.C. police sexual misconduct
VICTORIA - Former British Columbia police officer Helen Irvine says she was driven out of the profession by a "weird" culture tolerant of sexual harassment - but now she's hopeful change is on the way...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

MP reveals Tumbler Ridge girl's heroism, and how she passed on boy's dying message
VICTORIA - The MP representing Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has described how a 12-year-old girl heroically tried to save two classmates shot in the mass killing in the community last month. Bob Zimmer told T...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Three heli-skiers killed in northwest B.C. avalanche were Swiss nationals: consulate
A Swiss government official has confirmed the three people who died in an avalanche in northwestern British Columbia on Sunday were Swiss nationals. Silvana Renggli with the Consulate General of Switz...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

B.C. Grade 6 teacher disciplined after dry ice 'explosion' in class
A middle school teacher in southeastern British Columbia has agreed to a two-day suspension of his teaching certificate after he brought dry ice to class, leading to the "explosion" of a water bottle ...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Welltower to sell four retirement homes in deal with Competition Bureau
GATINEAU - The Competition Bureau says it has reached an agreement with Welltower OP LLC to address competition concerns related to its proposed deal to buy Amica Senior Lifestyles. A review by the co...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Ottawa floats new rule to keep vessels one kilometre from southern resident orcas
VICTORIA - Vessels will have to steer one kilometre clear of endangered southern resident orcas under newly proposed federal regulations that are being applauded by commercial whale watchers. Erin Gle...
The Canadian Press Mar 24, 2026

Man charged with manslaughter in death after fight in Metro Vancouver home
MAPLE RIDGE - A 45-year-old man is facing a manslaughter charge in the death of another man following a fight at a Metro Vancouver home earlier this month. Police say the BC Prosecution Service on Mon...
The Canadian Press Mar 24, 2026

Man shot dead at homeless encampment in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD - Police in British Columbia's Fraser Valley are investigating a fatal shooting at the "complex" crime scene of a large homeless encampment. Abbotsford police and the Integrated Homicide In...
The Canadian Press Mar 24, 2026

Family of Chinese hiker who died in B.C. mountain fall faces 'enormous' medical bills
VANCOUVER - An outdoor adventure group says a member who died after trying to rescue a companion on one of Metro Vancouver's tallest mountains was a visitor from China, whose family now faces "enormou...
The Canadian Press Mar 24, 2026

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