Category Archives: British Columbia
RCMP investigate after two suspicious wildfires sparked in B.C.'s north Okanagan
VERNON, B.C. - RCMP in British Columbia's north Okanagan say they are "incredibly concerned" that someone may be intentionally trying to spark wildfires. A statement from Vernon North Okanagan RCMP sa...
May 03, 2022
B.C. finance minister says 'over my dead body,' will abortion access change
VICTORIA - British Columbia's finance minister says she will fight to ensure abortion access rights are never denied in the province no matter what may happen in the United States. Selina Robinson rea...
May 03, 2022
B.C. sees decrease in overdose deaths in March, but drug users face risks: coroner
VICTORIA - British Columbia's chief coroner says a recent dip in the number of overdose deaths is encouraging, but illicit toxic drugs still present enormous risks for substance users. Lisa Lapointe s...
May 03, 2022
Police seek woman in blue pickup truck after suspicious wildfires
Police are looking for a person who may be responsible for sparking two wildfires in the North Okanagan. Mounties are investigating reports of someone lighting slash piles on fire in the Westwold area...
May 03, 2022
B.C. prepares for flood and fire seasons, will test emergency alert Wednesday
British Columbia is taking steps to prepare for the upcoming flood and fire seasons by expanding relief and alert programs.In preparation for the upcoming potential weather events, including spring fl...
May 03, 2022
B.C. Liberals issued fines by Elections BC
The B.C. Liberals have been fined a total of $900 by Elections B.C.The fines are connected to two cases of accepting a prohibited contribution, and one case involving failure to report a specified fun...
May 03, 2022
Alert Ready system in place for B.C. wildfires but not heat domes in early June
VICTORIA - Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says an automated alert system will be ready to warn British Columbia residents of spring flooding and summer wildfires but not yet for extreme heat. A...
May 03, 2022
Strong lumber prices boost Canfor Q1 profits 25 per cent despite pulp losses
VANCOUVER - Canfor Corp. is reporting a 25 per cent increase in net profits in its latest quarter on near record high North American lumber prices that also boosted revenues. The Vancouver-based compa...
May 03, 2022
Cannabis company Choom obtains creditor protection, interim financing from Aurora
VANCOUVER - Choom Holdings Inc. and some of its subsidiaries have obtained creditor protection from the Supreme Court of British Columbia and interim financing from Aurora Cannabis Inc. In court filin...
May 03, 2022
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says April home sales down
VANCOUVER - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales in the region fell in April and returned to more historically typical levels for the month. The board says residential home sales...
May 03, 2022
