Category Archives: British Columbia
Photographer and news outlet sue RCMP, alleging wrongful arrest at pipeline protest
VANCOUVER - A photographer and the news organization that sent her to cover an anti-pipeline protest in British Columbia are suing the RCMP for wrongful arrest in a case they say has implications for ...
Jan 12, 2026
Two officers cleared in fatal shooting of Vancouver man who was wielding knife
SURREY - British Columbia's civilian police watchdog agency has cleared two Vancouver officers of wrongdoing in the shooting death of a man last August. The Independent Investigations Office says in a...
Jan 12, 2026
Homicide probe after man found dead in burning home in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY - Homicide officers have taken over the investigation into the discovery of a man's body inside a burning home in Surrey, B.C., early on Monday. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says ...
Jan 12, 2026
Carney to discuss major projects, conservation with Coastal First Nations on Tuesday
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Coastal First Nations on Tuesday to discuss major projects and marine conservation. Carney is travelling to Prince Rupert, B.C. for the meeting, alon...
Jan 12, 2026
Evacuation orders, alerts on Vancouver Island, but forecaster doubts floods will last
VANCOUVER - Heavy rain brought by an atmospheric river system has swollen rivers across British Columbia's south coast and triggered a series of evacuation orders, alerts and warnings, but the head of...
Jan 12, 2026
In the news today: MAID Charter challenge, trade talks, 'Heated Rivalry' watch party
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Charter challenge of religious exemption to assisted dying law heads to court in B.C. The B.C. Supreme Court i...
Jan 12, 2026
Charter challenge of religious exemption to assisted dying law heads to court in B.C.
OTTAWA - The B.C. Supreme Court has begun hearing a case that questions whether faith-based publicly funded hospitals have the right to refuse certain procedures on the basis of their religious belief...
Jan 12, 2026
Fraser Valley district issues evacuation alert near Chilliwack River
VANCOUVER - The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for areas near the Chilliwack River, citing "potential danger to life and safety" due to high river flows as an atmospher...
Jan 11, 2026
Pedestrian dies of injuries after being struck by vehicle on highway in Mission, B.C.
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Mounties in Mission, B.C., are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on the Lougheed Highway. They say officers responded around 7 p.m. on Sat...
Jan 11, 2026
IHIT identifies victim of fatal Abbotsford, B.C., shooting, seeks witnesses
ABBOTSFORD - British Columbia's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has named the victim of a fatal shooting in Abbotsford last week that investigators have said is linked to gang conflict. IHIT sa...
Jan 11, 2026
