B.C.
Freeland says budget lacked housing measures because 2022 funds still being spent
SURREY, B.C. – Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has dismissed criticism that this week’s federal budget…
Obscured vision, perception played role in Tofino, B.C., harbour crash: safety board
RICHMOND, B.C. – The Transportation Safety Board highlights the importance of designated landing areas in…
Fatal stabbing casts a pall over downtown Vancouver neighbourhood as court date set
VANCOUVER – The fatal stabbing of a 37-year-old father outside a downtown Vancouver Starbucks is…
B.C. announces increased rates for foster parents and kinship care providers
VICTORIA – Foster families in British Columbia will get a monthly pay raise of hundreds…
Lululemon shares up more than 10% after reporting Q4 revenue up 30% from year ago
VANCOUVER – Shares of Lululemon Athletica Inc. climbed more than 10 per cent in early…
Vancouver archdiocese and private school deny wrongdoing, sue alleged abusers
VANCOUVER – The Archdiocese of Vancouver and a private Catholic school have denied wrongdoing over…
North Saanich, B.C., councillor resigns after referring to mayor as ‘Mr. Hitler”
NORTH SAANICH, B.C. – A councillor from North Saanich, B.C., has resigned after referring to…
B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has ordered that a taxi driver be…
Two people injured in Chilliwack, B.C., shooting: RCMP
CHILLIWACK, B.C. – Mounties in British Columbia are asking for the public’s help after a…
B.C. to provide 330 new homes for people living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER – British Columbia will provide 330 new homes for people living in Vancouver’s Downtown…
Tennis play doesn’t deter Stanley Park herons from courtship, nest building: expert
VANCOUVER – A breeding colony of blue herons in Vancouver’s Stanley Park is anything but…
Feds give Kamloops, B.C., nation $12.5 million for healing centre
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The federal government is contributing $12.5 million to the construction of a…
B.C. government announces multi-year boost to subsidize veterinary education
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – The British Columbia government announced Thursday it is permanently doubling the number…
B.C. salmon farm closure decision was necessary, says DFO amid court challenges
VICTORIA – The federal government is standing by its decision not to renew licences for…
Surrey, B.C., murder victim unknown to police, just moved to the city, police say
SURREY, B.C. – Homicide investigators say the man who died in a shooting in Surrey,…