B.C.

Arctic cold descends over B.C., bringing snow and school closures
VANCOUVER — A bitter cold spell sweeping over coastal and northern British Columbia has brought…

Wintry blast to continue after season’s first big snowfall blankets Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER — The first snowy blast of winter in Metro Vancouver is expected to continue…

B.C. has pulled red state liquor from the shelves in response to Trump’s tariff
VANCOUVER — Liquor from U.S. Republican states is off store shelves in British Columbia in…

B.C. Premier says he has directed BC Liquor Branch to stop buying American liquor
British Columbia Premier David Eby was quick to retaliate to “crushing” 25 per cent tariffs…

One man died after a fight outside a pub in Coquitlam, says IHIT
COQUITLAM, B.C. — The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says two men are in custody after…

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to perform at Invictus Games’ opening ceremony
VANCOUVER — Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has been added to the lineup for the opening…

Avalanche warning issued for B.C. as winter weather forecasted
VANCOUVER — Avalanche Canada is warning anyone planning to head into British Columbia’s backcountry that…

Weather prompts record 1.4 million electricity outages for BC Hydro customers in 2024
VANCOUVER — Nearly 1.4 million BC Hydro customers lost their power last year due to…

Wendy Cocchia sworn in as B.C.’s 31st lieutenant-governor
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby has introduced British Columbia’s new lieutenant-governor, saying Wendy Cocchia’s lifelong…

B.C. urges caution as Environment Canada warns of ‘wintry mix’ on south coast
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has advised drivers across the south coast to avoid…

$5-million climate program to help B.C.’s tree fruit growers in extreme weather
VICTORIA — Tree fruit growers in British Columbia are now able to access a $5-million…

BCCLA files lawsuit against City of Vancouver’s ban on daytime shelters
VANCOUVER — The BC Civil Liberties Association says it has filed a lawsuit against the…

Former priest sentenced to six years for sex abuse of Nunavut children
IQALUIT — The devastating effects of Eric Dejaeger’s sexual abuse of seven Inuit children more…

B.C. Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin wraps up seven-year post
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s lieutenant-governor is leaving office after seven years on the job, with…

B.C. extends deferral of logging in Fairy Creek amid reports of tree spiking
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has approved a legal order to extend temporary protections…