B.C.

Thunder showers, rain could mean flooding for part of B.C. southern Interior
PENTICTON, B.C. – Residents and property owners in part of British Columbia’s southern Interior are…

Flood of atmospheric rivers in B.C. cost $675 million in insured damage: bureau
VANCOUVER – November’s floods in British Columbia that swamped homes and farms, swept away roads…

Teams search for Kelowna, B.C., woman and dog, missing after walk along surging creek
KELOWNA, B.C. – A search is underway for a woman who has not been seen…

Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon sets sights on 2024 in party convention address
PENTICTON, B.C. – Newly minted British Columbia Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon is already looking ahead…

High streamflow advisory issued for rivers overwhelmed by November’s flooding in B.C.
VICTORIA – A high streamflow advisory has been issued by the River Forecast Centre for…

Indigenous leaders survey members to explore racist responses when status cards used
VANCOUVER – The Union of BC Indian Chiefs is asking its members how much racism…

Residents of flood-prone areas in B.C. urged to be ready to leave at short notice
VICTORIA – Officials in British Columbia are urging residents of communities at elevated risk of…

Air, water search underway after empty powerboat found drifting off Vancouver
VANCOUVER – A drifting and empty rental boat has prompted a full-scale search in the…

West Fraser Timber raising quarterly dividend by 20 per cent
VANCOUVER – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is raising its quarterly dividend by 20 per…

Crown prosecutor alleges ‘persistent campaign’ of online harassment against B.C. teen
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – Amanda Todd’s mother says her heart skipped a beat when she…
Two killed in shooting in Richmond, B.C.; police say attack did not appear random
RICHMOND, B.C. – RCMP say two people have died after a daylight shooting in Richmond,…

Government to review money-laundering inquiry report before public release, says Eby
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says it has received the final report from the…

NDP ‘out of touch,’ downfall forecast, say Liberals, Greens as spring sitting ends
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s opposition parties left the legislature Thursday saying Premier John Horgan’s New…
Canada Infrastructure Bank commits $80 million for clean power project
ATLIN, B.C. – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is committing $80 million toward the Atlin…

Shouting crowd forces Surrey, B.C., council meeting to recess until Wednesday
SURREY, B.C. – Surrey City Council will make another attempt Wednesday to hold its regular…