Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C. River Forecast Centre says rivers receding after multi-day deluge
Residents of British Columbia's south coast are breathing easier with the return of blue skies after several days of heavy rains that triggered flood advisories. The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued ...
Mar 21, 2026
B.C. community health workers ratify new four-year deal with province
BURNABY - A new four-year agreement between British Columbia's roughly 27,000 community health workers and the province has been ratified by union members, with more than 91 per cent voting in favour ...
Mar 20, 2026
Eby says he will sell B.C. as 'stable jurisdiction' during trade trip to China
VICTORIA - A trade delegation headed by British Columbia Premier David Eby will travel to China later this year in an effort to drum up business for the province. The premier says the trip will focus ...
Mar 20, 2026
Quebec premier dismisses Doug Ford's concerns over province's EV targets
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault has dismissed concerns by the Ontario premier over electric vehicle mandates in Canada, saying Quebec already adjusted its targets to reflect the new reality ...
Mar 20, 2026
Two arrested in Vancouver after alleged home invasion, kidnapping
VANCOUVER - Two suspects have been arrested after an alleged home invasion and kidnapping in Vancouver that was interrupted by police. Vancouver police say the attack happened Wednesday night. Police ...
Mar 20, 2026
Invasive grasses may pose deadly risk post-wildfire, UBC researcher says
VANCOUVER - Invasive grasses are creeping into burnt landscapes years after wildfires and could fuel massive future fires that put people's lives at risk, a University of British Columbia researcher s...
Mar 20, 2026
Police in Richmond, B.C., investigating 'organized' meat theft after 39 cases
RICHMOND - Police in Richmond, B.C., are investigating after a series of meat thefts from retail stores that they say may be "organized" crime. RCMP say that there have been 39 cases of reported theft...
Mar 20, 2026
Water consumption warning issued after 'intentional' damage' to B.C. reservoir
WEST KELOWNA - A city in the British Columbia Interior is warning some residents not to consume tap water after police say there was "intentional damage" to a reservoir. RCMP say city staff in West Ke...
Mar 20, 2026
Residents in B.C.'s Fraser Valley 'more hopeful' of escaping flooding after rains
VANCOUVER - Sandbags, dikes, and stacks of giants rocks appear to be doing their job holding back the Chilliwack River from flooding parts of Fraser Valley in British Columbia after days of rain soake...
Mar 20, 2026
Premier Eby defends budget after credit drop, but Opposition says B.C. is going broke
VICTORIA - British Columbia's credit rating has been downgraded, but Premier David Eby said government made a "very clear choice" between making cuts to "meet a credit rating" and "prioritizing Britis...
Mar 19, 2026
