Category Archives: British Columbia
Arctic cold, snow, winter storm warnings up for areas of B.C.
VANCOUVER - Extreme cold is in the forecast for parts of British Columbia, while residents in other areas are being warned that snow is on the way. Special weather statements have been issued by Envir...
Dec 16, 2021
Cars, couches, propane and fuel tanks among debris from record flooding in B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Unprecedented flooding in southwestern British Columbia has left hard-hit communities dealing with the disposal of debris like drywall, insulation, silt-soaked mattresses, couches a...
Dec 16, 2021
B.C. launches third round of Building Innovation Fund
Industries developing green technologies and practices in British Columbia's manufacturing and development sectors will be able to access provincial funds.The province has announced it is opening its ...
Dec 16, 2021
Local youth fiddlers once again take top spot in CBC's Music Class Challenge
NANAIMO - A local fiddling group of talented youth won top prize for the second straight year in a nationwide musical competition.Nanaimo-based Cross Canada Fiddle's Fiddelium topped the community/ind...
Dec 16, 2021
Dix says Omicron variant upending holiday plans, health restrictions being considered
VICTORIA - Dramatically rising case counts of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Ontario, Quebec and around the world has British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix warning about a "time to exercise cau...
Dec 15, 2021
Frank Ney Memorial Polar Bear Swim cancelled for second straight year
NANAIMO - A Boxing Day tradition at Departure Bay Beach has been put on ice for another year.Brad Ney, coordinator of the annual Frank Ney Memorial Polar Bear Swim, said organizers felt it was in the ...
Dec 15, 2021
Coquihalla to reopen to essential traffic Monday
The Coquihalla repair work is well ahead of schedule. Transportation Minister Rob Fleming announced Wednesday that essential traffic should be able to travel through the corridor "no later than end of...
Dec 15, 2021
Study suggests alcohol use in B.C. higher than ever
A new study suggests alcohol consumption in British Columbia is at its highest levels in at least two decades, partly due to COVID-19. Researchers at the University of Victoria analyzed alcohol sales ...
Dec 15, 2021
Engineers say better forecasting, warnings could protect B.C. from disasters
VANCOUVER - A panel of engineers says better forecasting and co-ordination could help prepare British Columbia for natural disasters, while they warn the spring thaw and rain could compound damage cau...
Dec 15, 2021
Scratch and Win are not for kids: BCLC
British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is reminding the public to not gift scratch and win tickets to children this holiday season.BCLC has launched its annual #GiftSmart program to raise awarene...
Dec 15, 2021
