Category Archives: British Columbia
Safety board probes float plane crash that injured 6 in rugged area of southern B.C.
VANCOUVER - The Transportation Safety Board says it has sent a team of investigators to the scene of a float plane crash in the South Chilcotin mountains north of Gold Bridge, B.C. The plane, operated...
Jul 20, 2022
B.C. Attorney General David Eby announces bid to become premier
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Attorney General David Eby has announced his bid to become the province's next premier, saying he has secured the support of a large majority of New Democrat members of th...
Jul 19, 2022
Sprinklers installed to protect heritage park from wildfire near Lytton, B.C.
LYTTON, B.C. - The British Columbia Wildfire Service says crews have made "great progress" in establishing a sprinkler system along a walking path in a provincial park northwest of Lytton, where a wil...
Jul 19, 2022
Trudeau launches expanded oceans protection plan, with aim to reach more regions
BOWEN ISLAND, B.C. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced new details about the federal government's $3.5-billion plan to protect the oceans and boost coast guard facilities on the world's long...
Jul 19, 2022
West Fraser Timber shuts down takeover report; shares spike
VANCOUVER - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it has not received any takeover offer after a report that Kronospan, an existing shareholder, and CVC Capital Partners were interested in making a bid for...
Jul 19, 2022
Eby to seek NDP leadership: report
David Eby will reportedly announce he will be running for the BC NDP leadership later today.Global says the province's attorney general will make the announcement at an event in his riding of Vancouve...
Jul 19, 2022
Lytton-area wildfire surpasses 2,000 hectares
LYTTON - New aerial mapping of the Nohomin Creek wildfire near Lytton confirms the blaze has now consumed more than 2,000 hectares of forest.The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) says Monday's mapping (Jul...
Jul 19, 2022
Disgraced former Nanaimo youth advocate tried to bribe clients for sexual favours
Editor's note: This story contains content which may be inappropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Gifts and employment were offered by the former Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre (NAC) ...
Jul 19, 2022
Trudeau tours B.C. cherry farm, where weather events have affected crop
KELOWNA, B.C. - The prime minister got a first-hand look at how heat and wildfires in British Columbia last year combined with mild temperatures in the earlier months of 2022 have left fruit growers w...
Jul 19, 2022
B.C. Finance Minister Selina Robinson says she'll 'pass' on NDP leadership run
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Finance Minister Selina Robinson says timing is everything, and after looking ahead five to eight years, she has decided not to run to replace John Horgan as premier. Robi...
Jul 18, 2022
