B.C.

Andrew Wilkinson steps down as B.C. Liberal leader before successor chosen
VANCOUVER – The leader of British Columbia’s Liberal party is stepping down before his successor…

Border officer doesn’t believe RCMP asked for Huawei exec’s phone codes
VANCOUVER – The border officer who led Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou’s immigration exam before her…

Surrey announces new police chief for municipal force taking over from RCMP
SURREY, B.C. – The City of Surrey, B.C., has hired the deputy chief constable from…

Elections BC estimates higher voter turnout, still a historic low for B.C.
VICTORIA – Elections BC has revised its estimated voter turnout for the provincial election in…

Border officer can’t recall where idea to collect Meng’s phone passcodes came from
VANCOUVER – The border officer who led the examination of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou at…

More pandemic protection needed for B.C. seniors as second COVID-19 wave hits: report
BURNABY, B.C. – An organization representing seniors-care providers in British Columbia has released new recommendations…

“The Good Doctor” actor Richard Schiff hospitalized with COVID-19
VANCOUVER – Actor Richard Schiff, who appears on the Vancouver-filmed TV series “The Good Doctor,”…

Vancouver council approves plan that could set fees to drive into the downtown core
Vancouver city council has approved a Climate Emergency Action Plan that could see a levy…

Powerful winds, high tides raise flooding concerns as storm sweeps across B.C.
VANCOUVER – A storm has battered coastal British Columbia with strong winds while blanketing many…
Lithium Americas Corp.: 3Q Earnings Snapshot
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) _ Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) on Monday reported a third-quarter loss…
Northern Dynasty: 3Q Earnings Snapshot
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) _ Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NAK) on Monday reported a loss…

Wikipedia was source of security concern questions for Meng: Border officer
VANCOUVER – A border officer who examined Meng Wanzhou at Vancouver’s airport before her arrest…
Fire at hospital in Burnaby, B.C., forces ER closure as damage assessed
BURNABY, B.C. – A fire at the hospital in Burnaby, B.C., has forced the temporary…
RCMP destroy two pit bulls that attacked chickens in 100 Mile House, B.C.
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. – Police have destroyed two pit bulls after the owner of…

B.C. kids with autism and their caregivers lack support during pandemic: survey
VANCOUVER – The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has cut off supports for children with…