Category Archives: British Columbia

VICTORIA - Elections BC says 160,000 people have requested mail-in ballots for the Oct. 24 provincial election.  B.C.'s chief electoral officer said earlier this week that he expected as much as ...

B.C.'s new Covid case count took another jump today, with 148. That includes five new cases in Interior Health (IH). There are 34 active cases in IH with no one in hospital. Dr. Bonnie Henry, provinci...

VANCOUVER - Hootsuite says it is terminating a contract it has with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a "broad emotional and passionate" reaction from staff. The Vancouver-based company's...

Okanagan College is joining forces with a group of colleges, institutions, polytechnics and CEGEPs from across Canada to educate a post-pandemic workforce to support a new climate-focused economic rec...

VICTORIA - Two party leaders are set to deliver speeches today at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention during the provincial election campaign.  The speeches by NDP Leader John...

VANCOUVER - Environment Canada is warning of heavy downpours that could cause flash flooding and pooling water in parts of B.C. Rainfall warnings have been posted for Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound and t...

An alleged dog thief in Kelowna apparently has a heart.RCMP say an 11-week old boxer/mastiff cross puppy stolen from the backyard on a home in the 1900 block of Burtch Road Sept. 18 was returned early...

B.C. recorded 147 drug overdose deaths last month, which was 29 fewer than in July 2020, but up 71 per cent from August 2019 (86).The province has seen six consecutive months with over 100 overdose de...

VANCOUVER - Airbnb is launching a new program for cities and tourist organizations aimed at helping them ensure compliance with local rules. Vancouver and Calgary are among the 10 North American citie...

VANCOUVER - The first day of the B.C. election campaign featured conflicting views on just how well the three parties were getting along in the minority legislature. NDP Leader John Horgan says he cal...