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Swearing-in ceremonies at B.C. legislature mark start of new political season

Swearing-in ceremonies at B.C. legislature mark start of new political season

VICTORIA — Two newly elected members of British Columbia's Green Party will officially take their seats in the legislature following the first of three swearing-in ceremonies since last month's provincial election.
Rain, wind warnings for B.C.'s south and central coast

Rain, wind warnings for B.C.'s south and central coast

VANCOUVER — Wind warnings covered much of British Columbia's south and central coast Tuesday night, while Environment Canada added a rainfall warning for Haida Gwaii and a winter storm warning for a section of Highway 3 in the southern Interior.
Tourists 'shocked' to see man approach black bear in Whistler

Tourists 'shocked' to see man approach black bear in Whistler

The Conservation Officer Service is reminding people to never approach bears.
B.C. teen with bird flu is in critical care, infection source unknown: health officer

B.C. teen with bird flu is in critical care, infection source unknown: health officer

The teenager who tested positive for bird flu in British Columbia is in critical condition and "experiencing acute respiratory distress" while being treated at B.C. Children's Hospital, the provincial health officer says. Dr.
Canadian fish farms improving sustainability metrics: study

Canadian fish farms improving sustainability metrics: study

Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance produces first sustainability report
'He was a fighter': Tributes to former B.C. premier John Horgan

'He was a fighter': Tributes to former B.C. premier John Horgan

Tributes to former British Columbia premier John Horgan are flowing after his death on Tuesday at the age of 65. Here are some of them.
Port Coquitlam proclaims Nov. 20, 2024, as 'Darrell Penner Day'

Port Coquitlam proclaims Nov. 20, 2024, as 'Darrell Penner Day'

The veteran politician in Port Coquitlam is being honoured with a special day on Nov. 20, 2024, to mark his 25 years of public service.
'Force of nature': B.C.'s Faye Leung 'The Hat Lady' dead at 92

'Force of nature': B.C.'s Faye Leung 'The Hat Lady' dead at 92

Former premier Bill Vander Zalm was brought down much in part by Leung's accusations against him stemming from the Fantasy Garden scandal.
B.C. family 'devastated' after teenager killed by commercial truck driver

B.C. family 'devastated' after teenager killed by commercial truck driver

The 19-year-old is being remembered as a charming and engaging young man.
Former B.C. premier John Horgan dies after third bout with cancer

Former B.C. premier John Horgan dies after third bout with cancer

Horgan served as B.C.'s NDP premier for five years before stepping down in 2022.