Skip to content

BC News

Man drowns in Coles Bay while trying to swim to boat

Man drowns in Coles Bay while trying to swim to boat

Police say it’s believed the man saw that his boat had started drifting and decided to swim out to it
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.”
Eby addresses photo-op, clarifies pre-work taking place on new Surrey hospital

Eby addresses photo-op, clarifies pre-work taking place on new Surrey hospital

Heavy equipment that had been on site during an "under construction" groundbreaking ceremony last week has since disappeared.
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.
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."
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.
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."
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.”
Counter rally planned in response to march against gender identity in school curriculum

Counter rally planned in response to march against gender identity in school curriculum

The group 1 Million March 4 Children is holding events across the country Wednesday at noon
Lucky dog rescued from Oaklands roof by Victoria firefighters

Lucky dog rescued from Oaklands roof by Victoria firefighters

Firefighters said in an Instagram post that they were happy to be “breaking the stereotypes” about rescuing cats from trees