B.C.
B.C. premier ‘astonished’ firm got Health Canada approval to make and sell cocaine
LANGLEY, B.C. – British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is “astonished” that Health Canada…
Greater Vancouver home sales up 77% from Jan., down 47% from last year: board
VANCOUVER – The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says February’s home sales were up…
Special prosecutor decides against charges in B.C. money laundering investigation
VICTORIA – No charges will be laid from a money laundering investigation into millions of…
Climate activists splash Royal B.C. Museum’s mammoth ‘Woolly’ with pink paint
VICTORIA – A centrepiece of the Royal B.C. Museum in Victoria, Woolly the mammoth, was…
Spring on the doorstep, but winter storms threaten Metro Vancouver, parts of B.C.
VANCOUVER – The official start of spring is under three weeks away but Environment Canada…
B.C.’s budget praised for housing investment, criticized for lack of business help
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government’s new budget will spend more as the economy shrinks.…
‘Beacon of hope’: B.C. advocates cheer free contraception promise in 2023 budget
VICTORIA – Advocates are celebrating news British Columbia will become the first in Canada to…
B.C. budget forecasts years of deficits, but spends big on health, housing, families
VICTORIA – Deficits are in the forecast for British Columbia’s budget, but that’s not stopping…
Here’s what people are saying in reaction to the British Columbia budget
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government released a budget Tuesday that promises billions in new…
Bhangra has health benefits for kids, but more school programs needed: Doctor
VANCOUVER – When nine-year-old Viaan Deol goes to bhangra lessons twice a week, his favourite…
Vancouver police say right suspect arrested after innocent man mistakenly detained
VANCOUVER – Police in Vancouver say they have arrested the suspect they were searching for…
Latest snow on B.C. south coast slams morning commute, brings delays, cancellations
VANCOUVER – Environment Canada has expanded a snowfall warning to cover most of Greater Vancouver…
Finance minister suggests budget deficits on way for B.C. after surplus
LANGFORD, B.C. – British Columbia’s financial status will not be as rosy as it has…
Indigenous chiefs across Canada laud the pending approval of $2.8B settlement deal
VANCOUVER – First Nations leaders are voicing their formal support in Federal Court for a…
More than 1,350 prohibited weapons linked to Chilliwack, B.C., homes seized
CHILLIWACK, B.C. – Canada Border Services Agency says it has seized more than 1,350 prohibited…