B.C.

U.S. tariff threat adds urgency for B.C.’s energy independence: minister
VANCOUVER — The looming prospect of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province’s…

Vancouver mayor plans freeze on new supportive housing in Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a plan to revitalize the city’s troubled…

Man charged with murder in B.C. shooting that left one dead, another injured
DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder in a shooting…

Payments to shortchanged caregivers of kids with disabilities satisfy B.C. watchdog
VICTORIA — British Columbia ombudsperson Jay Chalke says he’s satisfied the provincial government has fixed…

Advocate tells B.C. inquest that home-share providers are burnt out, need better pay
BURNABY, B.C. — The independent advocate in charge of helping adults with developmental disabilities navigate…

Saskatchewan premier says broad counter-tariffs not in Canada’s best interest
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s not straying from the Team Canada approach…

Fewer black bears killed by conservation officers in B.C. last year
VICTORIA — There were 303 black bears killed by conservation officers in British Columbia last…

Nearly 500 B.C. residents received an organ transplant in 2024
VANCOUVER — Health authorities in British Columbia say nearly 500 people in the province received…

B.C. union leader says ‘high probability’ of dispute in public sector contract talks
VICTORIA — Wage increases that address affordability issues will be the major focus of contract…

Sleeping driver leads to drugs, guns being seized: Mounties say
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Police in Kamloops, B.C., say they seized guns and a “significant” amounts…

‘Targeted’ shooting first homicide of the year in Delta, B.C.: police
DELTA, B.C. — A man has died after being shot in what Delta, B.C., police…

Man charged with second-degree murder two years after Vancouver death
VANCOUVER — A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder more than two years after…

Vancouver home offers space for family, and history as Hells Angels clubhouse
VANCOUVER — A newly listed house for sale in East Vancouver is being marketed as…

B.C.’s finance minister says retaliatory tariffs could target Republican ‘red states’
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s finance minister says the province could focus on Republican-held states as…

Jump in number of respiratory cases at B.C. Children’s Hospital emergency room
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital says it’s seen a steady rise in the number…