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Another earthquake felt on B.C.'s south coast, third in two weeks

Another earthquake felt on B.C.'s south coast, third in two weeks

VICTORIA — Another earthquake has shaken Victoria, becoming at least the third felt in British Columbia's capital in less than two weeks. Earthquakes Canada says the magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred about 58 kilometres south of Victoria, at 4:18 p.
Three-year-old child dead after being struck by driver in Chilliwack

Three-year-old child dead after being struck by driver in Chilliwack

No further details about the child are being released.
Enbridge plans $400M B.C. pipeline expansion amid tariff tensions

Enbridge plans $400M B.C. pipeline expansion amid tariff tensions

Industry heads called for further expansion amid 10% U.S. tariff on Canadian oil and gas exports
Vancouver police say officer slashed while on patrol, man faces multiple charges

Vancouver police say officer slashed while on patrol, man faces multiple charges

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say an officer on patrol was slashed on the leg with an "edged weapon" in the city's Downtown Eastside.
Three-year-old child dies in pedestrian accident in Chilliwack, B.C.

Three-year-old child dies in pedestrian accident in Chilliwack, B.C.

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — RCMP in Chilliwack, B.C., say a three-year-old child has died in a "tragic motor vehicle collision." Police say the child was a pedestrian at the intersection of Vedder and Petewawa roads when he or she was hit on Wednesday.
Canada moves to declare 'forever chemicals' toxic, plans nationwide phase-out

Canada moves to declare 'forever chemicals' toxic, plans nationwide phase-out

The proposed three-part regulatory process for per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) will take years and could include exemptions where alternatives are scarce
Photos: Supporters of Port Moody murder victim undeterred by last-minute court delay

Photos: Supporters of Port Moody murder victim undeterred by last-minute court delay

Iain Hunt, the husband for Port Moody murder victim Trina Hunt, was scheduled to appear at BC Provincial Court in Port Coquitlam Wednesday morning on a charge of indignity to human remains.
Union urges arbitrator to consider 'ick' factor of Burnaby death-care workers' jobs

Union urges arbitrator to consider 'ick' factor of Burnaby death-care workers' jobs

Recently unionized workers at the Burnaby-based Vancouver Personal Care Centre do jobs people outside the industry might find 'disturbing, if not horrifying,' according to a recent arbitration ruling.
Head-on crash injures child, two adults near Parksville, B.C.

Head-on crash injures child, two adults near Parksville, B.C.

PARKSVILLE, B.C. — Police say it was "miraculous" that no one was killed in a head-on collision that destroyed two vehicles near Parksville, B.C. A statement from B.C.
Rob Shaw: Blaming Trump won’t fix B.C.’s budget mess

Rob Shaw: Blaming Trump won’t fix B.C.’s budget mess

The largest deficit in provincial history delivers little beyond the status quo