Skip to content

BC News

Trade agreement and fast-growing economy make Vietnam an attractive market for B.C.

Trade agreement and fast-growing economy make Vietnam an attractive market for B.C.

Tariffs will continue to go down for Canadians exporters entering the country, thanks to CPTPP free-trade agreement
Read more >
'Christmas of the fishing season': It's time for spot prawns

'Christmas of the fishing season': It's time for spot prawns

Spot prawns, with a season that often runs four to six weeks, have a “cult-like following”
Read more >
Grizzly bear shooting near Quesnel under investigation

Grizzly bear shooting near Quesnel under investigation

Acting on a tip, dead bear and four suspects found north of Quesnel
Read more >
Canadian researcher helps define new standards for diagnosing concussions

Canadian researcher helps define new standards for diagnosing concussions

VANCOUVER — Remembering what happened after she hit her head on the ice while playing hockey is tough for Meg Kerekes, but she knows how that particular headache felt — "like a one-pound weight on the spot that got hit."
Read more >
High-risk B.C. sex offender going to trial for sex assault, breach

High-risk B.C. sex offender going to trial for sex assault, breach

John Ambrose Seward is serving a 10-year supervision order on sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon and aggravated assault convictions.
Read more >
'Heartbreaking': an overhead view of Coastal GasLink sediment spills into Wet'suwet'en waters, wetlands

'Heartbreaking': an overhead view of Coastal GasLink sediment spills into Wet'suwet'en waters, wetlands

“The scale of damage that is happening on the territory is heartbreaking,” Sleydo’ said. “But it’s also what we knew was going to happen, which is why we’ve been fighting so hard.”
Read more >
B.C. nurse disciplined for narcotics theft

B.C. nurse disciplined for narcotics theft

The unnamed nurse was diagnosed with a medical disability related to the theft and practice issues.
Read more >
'Definitely a cigarette butt': Woman witnesses start of B.C. wildfire

'Definitely a cigarette butt': Woman witnesses start of B.C. wildfire

The wildfire in Lillooet was human-caused, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Read more >
You can get cheap Vancouver flights over the summer with this free tool

You can get cheap Vancouver flights over the summer with this free tool

This handy online resource shows dozens of destinations around the world for passengers out of YVR.
Read more >
School bus on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast tips over, injuring driver

School bus on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast tips over, injuring driver

SUNSHINE COAST, B.C. — Police say a school bus tipped over on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast, sending the driver to the hospital with minor injuries. The crash happened at 8:37 a.m.
Read more >