British Columbia

Invasive rats are squeaking into new areas, expanding in B.C.
Rats moved into the Okanagan Valley roughly a decade ago and, left unchecked, their populations…

Why you can’t manage rentals in B.C. without a license
Kathy Bakker was simply providing a service. The Kamloops woman had worked for a property…

Snowfall warning in effect for Highway 3
A snowfall warning has been issued along Highway 3 in the Kootenay Boundary region. Between…

Delivery drivers in B.C. paid below minimum wage asked to file official complaint
Paying app-based delivery drivers in B.C. less than minimum wage violates labour law but it…

British Columbians more satisfied with end of COVID restriction than most Canadians: poll
Canadians are split on how much longer COVID restrictions should stay in place, but B.C.…

Bear reports in Okanagan Westside way up over past year
WildSafeBC has recorded a significant increase in conflicts between humans and bears in 2021. An…

$750,000 up for grabs for B.C. SPCA’s lottery
Once again, thousands of dollars will be given away every day in the month of…

iN VIDEO: Actor Ryan Reynolds says Daylight Savings Time ‘is so stupid’ with Back to the Future star
Ryan Reynolds is going viral again by joining other big names and tackling the debated…

Free rapid antigen will be available for British Columbians aged 60 and older
British Columbians 60 and older will have access to free rapid antigen test kits beginning…

No major impact on gas prices in Kamloops, Okanagan due to invasion of Ukraine, yet
The Russian invasion of Ukraine won't help the price of gasoline in the long term,…

Accident on Trans Canada causes partial closure near Chase
There is currently single-lane alternating traffic on Highway 1 after an accident near Chase this…

Heavy snowfall warnings issued for Interior highways
Forecasts of heavy snowfall have prompted special weather statements for Highways 1, 3 and 5.…

PST hike on gas-fuelled home heating appliances leaves B.C. Interior out in the cold
B.C. plans to raise the provincial sales tax on home heating appliances powered by fossil…

Sentencing of Oliver businessman shines light on exploitation of immigration system
In exchange for participating in a fraudulent immigration scheme, an Oliver vineyard owner was paid…

Co-founder of southern Interior’s iconic Three Valley Gap dies at age 88
A co-founder of the iconic Three Valley Gap west of Revelstoke along the Trans-Canada Highway…