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U.S. ferry company 'unintentionally' flew Canadian flag upside down entering Victoria

U.S. ferry company 'unintentionally' flew Canadian flag upside down entering Victoria

The Seattle-based company says in a statement it is "sincerely" apologetic for the "unintended disrespect or confusion" the flag situation caused.
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B.C. girl, 5, treated for fentanyl overdose

B.C. girl, 5, treated for fentanyl overdose

First responders administered multiple doses of naloxone to the young girl, who was taking a bath at the time of the incident.
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Atmospheric river soaks B.C. coast including Metro Vancouver, triggers slide

Atmospheric river soaks B.C. coast including Metro Vancouver, triggers slide

COQUITLAM, B.C. — An atmospheric river weather system drenched parts of southern British Columbia over the weekend, dumping more than 100 millimetres of rain in some locations and setting off a landslide.
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Rob Shaw: NDP weighs changes amid backlash to Eby’s emergency powers bill

Rob Shaw: NDP weighs changes amid backlash to Eby’s emergency powers bill

Facing criticism that Bill 7 undermines democracy, the BC NDP is exploring amendments—but warns it won’t be accused later of moving too slowly.
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One arrested in overnight Metro Vancouver fire at strip mall

One arrested in overnight Metro Vancouver fire at strip mall

SURREY, B.C. — A man has been arrested after an overnight fire at a strip mall in Surrey, B.C., damaged at least one business. Police say patrolling officers detected smoke and a burning smell in the City Centre neighbourhood.
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Kirk LaPointe: Canada at a crossroads as Carney, Poilievre clash

Kirk LaPointe: Canada at a crossroads as Carney, Poilievre clash

This campaign will shape the economy, Canada’s global standing and how we withstand an economic storm from the U.S.
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Southern B.C. faces messy roads, localized flooding with heavy rain, melting snow

Southern B.C. faces messy roads, localized flooding with heavy rain, melting snow

VANCOUVER — Part of southern British Columbia is facing a two-day weather system that's expected to bring heavy rain and snowmelt due to rising freezing levels, resulting in potentially messy driving conditions and localized flooding.
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Canada's oil and gas CEOs using Trump threats for profit, says minister

Canada's oil and gas CEOs using Trump threats for profit, says minister

Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson accused oil and gas CEOs of using tariff fears to deregulate and increase their profits.
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Rainfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver, parts of B.C.'s south coast

Rainfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver, parts of B.C.'s south coast

VANCOUVER — Heavy rain in the forecast is slated to pummel parts of British Columbia's south coast, with some areas possibly getting as much as 130 millimetres.
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Vancouver reports first homicide of 2025 after man found dead on beach

Vancouver reports first homicide of 2025 after man found dead on beach

VANCOUVER — Vancouver has recorded its first homicide of 2025 after a man was found dead in the city's Downtown Eastside. Vancouver Police say officers were called to Crab Park at about 8:30 a.m. after someone reported a dead body found on the beach.
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