Skip to content

BC News

SPCA seizes 40 animals 'in distress' from sled dog operation in B.C.

SPCA seizes 40 animals 'in distress' from sled dog operation in B.C.

SALMO, B.C. — The SPCA has seized 40 dogs from a sled dog operation in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia following a cruelty investigation.
Read more >
B.C. records uptick in COVID-19 cases as officials issue reminder about precautions

B.C. records uptick in COVID-19 cases as officials issue reminder about precautions

VICTORIA — Health officials in British Columbia are reminding residents to follow public health orders and restrictions after a significant rise in cases from earlier this week. Provincial health officer Dr.
Read more >
Coyote bites jogger on Stanley Park seawall

Coyote bites jogger on Stanley Park seawall

He suffered a bite to his right calf and was treated at a hospital.
Read more >
Separate overdoses prompt police warning about lethal drugs in Surrey, B.C.

Separate overdoses prompt police warning about lethal drugs in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — RCMP are warning of lethal illicit drugs circulating in Surrey, B.C., after separate overdoses in a short time frame.
Read more >
Homicide team called to Surrey, B.C., after assault leads to death of man

Homicide team called to Surrey, B.C., after assault leads to death of man

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man in Surrey, B.C. RCMP say they were called Wednesday night to a report of an assault at a home in the Panorama Ridge area of south Surrey.
Read more >
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Mission hospital as B.C. records 429 new cases

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Mission hospital as B.C. records 429 new cases

MISSION, B.C. — Fraser Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Mission Memorial Hospital after three patients tested positive for the virus.
Read more >
B.C. Liberals to set leadership vote no later than next February, says party

B.C. Liberals to set leadership vote no later than next February, says party

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Liberals say the party will elect a new leader no later than next February.
Read more >
Conservation officers kill cougar, search for second animal after teen followed

Conservation officers kill cougar, search for second animal after teen followed

COQUITLAM, B.C. — The Conservation Officer Service says a juvenile cougar has been killed after a teenager reported being followed by two of the animals in Coquitlam, B.C.
Read more >
B.C. sets records for lung and heart transplants

B.C. sets records for lung and heart transplants

110 people donated organs after death in 2020.
Read more >
B.C. Premier, health officials to discuss next steps in COVID immunization plan

B.C. Premier, health officials to discuss next steps in COVID immunization plan

VICTORIA — Health officials have called off the regular COVID-19 briefing in British Columbia as they prepare to update the province's strategy for immunization against the virus.
Read more >