Category Archives: British Columbia
3D-printed 'ghost guns' seized in B.C. Interior after parts intercepted in mail: CBSA
VANCOUVER - Border officers report so-called "ghost guns" made from 3D-printed parts have been seized in the B.C. Interior, after international deliveries were intercepted at mail centres in Vancouver...
Aug 03, 2022
Number of wildfires grows in B.C., but cooler weather offers firefighters a breather
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service says five fires that either threaten public safety or are highly visible are now burning in the province, up from two just a day earlier. The blazes newly identifie...
Aug 03, 2022
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 down a whopping 43 per cent from last July and 23 per cent from this past June. Sales in the region totalled 1,...
Aug 03, 2022
Pilot uninjured, jet damaged in Snowbirds 'incident' during takeoff in B.C.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - A Snowbirds pilot escaped physical injury today, landing a jet after an incident during takeoff in northern British Columbia. The Royal Canadian Air Force tweeted Tuesday evening...
Aug 02, 2022
Finning profits increase 27 per cent amid robust industry demand
VANCOUVER - Finning International Inc. says it earned $271 million in the second quarter of 2022, a 27 per cent increase from the previous year's quarter. The world's largest Caterpillar dealer, which...
Aug 02, 2022
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 vehicles to make them more affordable and accessible. A statement from the Ministry of Energy, Mines and...
Aug 02, 2022
All roads lead to accused, Crown tells jury for man charged with extorting B.C. teen
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A Crown attorney says there is a "treasure trove of information" linking a Dutch man to the harassment and extortion of British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd. Louise Kenworthy ...
Aug 02, 2022
BC Housing CEO to retire amid murders, violence against homeless
VICTORIA - The head of BC Housing has announced his retirement, saying he no longer has confidence he can solve the complex problems facing the Crown agency. In a letter posted on BC Housing's website...
Aug 02, 2022
Cooler weather could offer respite to crews battling wildfire near Penticton
A wildfire burning in British Columbia's southern Okanagan now covers nearly 28 square kilometres after hot weather fuelled explosive growth since it was sparked Friday. About 300 properties, includin...
Aug 02, 2022
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 to purchase cannabis has dropped by almost 40 per cent between 2018 and 2021. The BC Stats study commissioned by t...
Aug 02, 2022
