Skip to content

BC News

Prince George encampment eviction ‘a serious violation of human rights,’ federal housing advocate says

Prince George encampment eviction ‘a serious violation of human rights,’ federal housing advocate says

“All Canadian municipalities have a responsibility to uphold the human rights of people living in encampments.”
Read more >
More evacuation alerts for southern B.C. wildfire, but cooler weather could help

More evacuation alerts for southern B.C. wildfire, but cooler weather could help

Most of the District of Peachland along the west side of Okanagan Lake is now on evacuation alert as drought, heat and windy conditions in southern British Columbia fuel the late-season Glen Lake wildfire.
Read more >
Okanagan woman, dog survive black bear attack

Okanagan woman, dog survive black bear attack

"The bear got him by the neck and just started to thrash."
Read more >
Woman arrested for murder in relation to West Kelowna crash

Woman arrested for murder in relation to West Kelowna crash

Ka-Mikosit Favelle is charged with second degree murder, criminal negligence causing death and dangerous driving causing death.
Read more >
Prince George doctors concerned about anti-SOGI protest

Prince George doctors concerned about anti-SOGI protest

"As a physician, it would be unethical to withhold gender affirming care, which has been clearly shown to save lives."
Read more >
B.C. man gets day in jail for touching himself outside fast-food drive-thru

B.C. man gets day in jail for touching himself outside fast-food drive-thru

“He was a little ways away from the drive-thru but in plain view of the drive-thru, such that anyone going through there would see him and see what he was doing.”
Read more >
Possibility of snow for Okanagan Connector Tuesday

Possibility of snow for Okanagan Connector Tuesday

Motorists are reminded weather conditions in mountain areas can change suddenly.
Read more >
B.C. launches 'one-stop shop' for provincial permits needed to build homes

B.C. launches 'one-stop shop' for provincial permits needed to build homes

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's government is aiming to speed up the construction of new homes and secondary suites by releasing new guides and programs to help streamline the process.
Read more >
Police dog helps locate missing B.C. senior with Alzheimer's

Police dog helps locate missing B.C. senior with Alzheimer's

The senior was uninjured and brought safely home.
Read more >
Squamish shopper sues Home Depot, greeter for $1M over alleged defamation

Squamish shopper sues Home Depot, greeter for $1M over alleged defamation

Man claims that the greeter falsely accused him of sending her explicit photos.
Read more >