Skip to content

BC News

Recent B.C. earthquakes linked to fracking as regulator tightens oversight

Recent B.C. earthquakes linked to fracking as regulator tightens oversight

The British Columbia Energy Regulator has toughened its oversight of what it calls "induced" seismic activity after a series of earthquakes linked to hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the northeastern corner of the province.
Read more >
B.C. targets 200 city deer in fight against 'zombie deer disease'

B.C. targets 200 city deer in fight against 'zombie deer disease'

Province plans to capture, kill and test of hundreds of animals in cities of Cranbrook and Kimberley as it seeks to stem the spread of chronic wasting disease
Read more >
B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1

B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1

The minimum wage will be $17.85 as of June 1.
Read more >
Rob Shaw: Eby’s $1.8B grocery rebate was for tough times until tough times killed it

Rob Shaw: Eby’s $1.8B grocery rebate was for tough times until tough times killed it

From ‘core piece’ of BC NDP campaign to political scrap heap in just four months
Read more >
Inquest to be held in April for UVic student who died of toxic-drug poisoning in residence

Inquest to be held in April for UVic student who died of toxic-drug poisoning in residence

First-year student Sidney McIntyre-Starko died January 2024 of cardiac arrest due to fentanyl poisoning while in residence at the University of Victoria
Read more >
What people eat around the world on Valentine's Day

What people eat around the world on Valentine's Day

MyFitnessPal profiles the different treats and meals people treat themselves and loved ones to around the world on Valentine's Day.
Read more >
Vancouver plans to tackle 'humanitarian crisis' of crime in Downtown Eastside

Vancouver plans to tackle 'humanitarian crisis' of crime in Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER — Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood is in the grip of a "humanitarian crisis" of crime and violence that has reached a tipping point, Mayor Ken Sim said as he unveiled a taskforce to tackle organized crime.
Read more >
Kirk LaPointe: Sorry, Poilievre—Carney's our next prime minister

Kirk LaPointe: Sorry, Poilievre—Carney's our next prime minister

Conservative leader's path to victory was clear until Trump upended Canadian politics
Read more >
Workers at B.C. LifeLabs file 72-hour strike notice over wages, benefits

Workers at B.C. LifeLabs file 72-hour strike notice over wages, benefits

BURNABY, B.C. — The union representing about 1,200 workers at LifeLabs throughout British Columbia says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice to the employer. The B.C.
Read more >
Alleged B.C. drug 'superlab' property owner claims RCMP breached Charter rights

Alleged B.C. drug 'superlab' property owner claims RCMP breached Charter rights

Owner of alleged Falkland drug 'superlab' property has claimed no wrongdoing while police have claimed there was 'a sophisticated system of security cameras hidden throughout' the property
Read more >