B.C.

Charges in machete attack that seriously injured two in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER – An appeal for information about a suspect in a machete attack on two…

Assault charge laid after Vancouver police say officers were ‘swarmed’ by crowd
VANCOUVER – Police say a charge of assault with a weapon has been laid against…

Commercial fishers and wild salmon advocates cheer large returns to B.C. waters
VICTORIA – The summer of 2022 is shaping up to be a bumper season for…

As Vancouver begins removing tent encampment, residents wonder where they should go
VANCOUVER – A resident of a street encampment in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside watched Tuesday as…
Man killed, taxi driver seriously injured in Surrey, B.C., shooting: RCMP
SURREY, B.C. – Mounties in B.C.’s Lower Mainland say a 30-year-old man who was the…

B.C. premier says he may copy couple who put out newspaper ad looking for doctor
LANGFORD, B.C. – British Columbia Premier John Horgan suggested Wednesday the approach of a Victoria…

Four post-secondary institutions team up for new campus in Langford, B.C.
LANGFORD, B.C. – A unique collaboration between four post-secondary institutions in British Columbia will establish…

B.C. improves rebate for electric vehicles to a maximum of $4,000: ministry
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says it is improving its rebate program for electric…

Greater Vancouver home sales down 43% from last July, 23% from June: REBGV
VANCOUVER – The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says last month’s home sales were…

BC Housing CEO to retire amid murders, violence against homeless, complex problems
BURNABY, B.C. – The head of BC Housing announced his retirement Tuesday, saying he no…

Cooler weather could offer respite to crews battling wildfire near Penticton, B.C.
VANCOUVER – Snow-making machines from a British Columbia mountain resort are being used for the…

Fewer people buying pot from unlicensed shops last year than in 2018: B.C. study
VANCOUVER – A new study shows the number of consumers who turned to unlicensed stores…
Man faces first-degree murder charge in death of Abbotsford, B.C. woman, say police
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – British Columbia’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says a 48-year-old man faces a…

B.C. releases details of monkeypox vaccine availability as outbreak spreads globally
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says monkeypox vaccine is being made available to eligible…

Homeless advocates call for housing, treatment in wake of shootings in Langley, B.C.
An outreach worker on Vancouver Island says news of fatal shootings that police have said…