Category Archives: British Columbia
RCMP investigating threats online and in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after shootings
RCMP say they are investigating threats that have circulated online and within the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on the same day that the funeral for one of the victims in the mass shooting had to...
Feb 21, 2026
B.C. paramedics union reaches agreement in principle, avoids possible job action
RICHMOND - The union representing more than 6,000 ambulance paramedics and dispatchers in British Columbia says it has reached an agreement in principle on a new contract, avoiding the possibility of ...
Feb 21, 2026
Heli-skier dies in avalanche near Revelstoke, B.C.
REVELSTOKE - A heli-skier has died after being caught in an avalanche in southeastern British Columbia. RCMP say they were told on Thursday about a fatality after an avalanche in a heli-skiing area ne...
Feb 20, 2026
OpenAI contacted RCMP about Tumbler Ridge shooter's ChatGPT account after attack
RCMP has confirmed artificial intelligence company OpenAI contacted its investigators after last week's mass shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., as a report says employees considered alerting authoritie...
Feb 20, 2026
Eby says B.C. could fight lumber tariffs in U.S. courts
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby said a ruling by the United States Supreme Court that strikes down far-reaching global tariffs opens the door to challenge other tariffs that currently hu...
Feb 20, 2026
B.C. property firms say $91M tax bill will jeopardize future construction projects
VANCOUVER - British Columbia property companies controlled by prominent developer Terry Hui are taking the federal government to court, claiming a tax bill of more than $91 million will jeopardize fut...
Feb 20, 2026
Business group serves B.C. Premier Eby a budget blast at breakfast meeting
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby has been served up a heap of criticism about his government's budget while attending a breakfast meeting of business leaders. Bridgitte Anderson, presiden...
Feb 20, 2026
Guns in photo posted by Tumbler Ridge shooter's mother were legal, expert says
A former RCMP weapons officer says guns in a photo posted by the Tumbler Ridge shooter's mother all appear to have been legal to own in Canada at the time, although they include a semi-automatic rifle...
Feb 20, 2026
NDP leadership candidates pitch their rebuilding plans to voters in final debate
OTTAWA - The NDP leadership candidates began the final official debate with a general acknowledgment they agree on policies, but have different visions for how to achieve their most existential goal -...
Feb 19, 2026
Avalanche kills snowmobiler in southeastern B.C.: RCMP
FERNIE - Mounties say a snowmobiler has died near Fernie in southeastern B.C. after being caught in an avalanche. Police say they were advised late Tuesday of an emergency device activation in a remot...
Feb 19, 2026
