British Columbia News

2 new cases of 'zombie deer disease' confirmed in B.C.'s Kootenay region

The province has said that two deer hunted in B.C.'s Kootenay region have tested positive for chronic wasting disease, also known as "zombie deer disease."

Chilliwack, B.C., mother killed by falling tree in park amid gale-force winds

Police say there is no indication the incident was anything other than a tragic and unforeseen event that occurred during severe and unpredictable weather.

UBC study finds that mindfulness could reduce problematic smartphone use

A study out of the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus has found a positive link between being mindful of oneself and a reduction in habitual smartphone use.

Doctors urge vaccinations as flu and RSV cases rise among children in B.C.

Health professionals in B.C. are asking parents to be vigilant this respiratory season as ER and primary care centre visits for children surge across the province.

Senior B.C. RCMP officer facing assault charges to plead not guilty

RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul was charged in September with two counts of assault and one count of assault causing bodily harm by choking, suffocating or strangling.

CBC B.C.'s Make the Season Kind has raised $2.25M and counting for food banks

CBC B.C.'s annual fundraiser supporting food banks throughout the province has raised more than $24 million since the annual fundraiser began in 1986.

Whistler looks to increase property tax rate for ski hill, golf courses in push for tourism dollars

The Resort Municipality of Whistler is mulling over doubling of mill rate for major tourism operations.

At 101, this B.C. woman is still doing what she loves most: playing the piano

Gwen Paul says she's never had a piano lesson — just decades of practice.

The biggest climate stories of 2025 in Canada and beyond

Two CBC meteorologists spoke to the What On Earth podcast about a year of devastation fueled by human-caused climate change — but also what they're hopeful for heading into 2026.

Unsanctioned roadway barriers installed in the dark of night on Gabriola Island

Just a few weeks after residents pleaded with local government to take action on "traffic chaos" at Descanso Bay Ferry Terminal on Gabriola Island, someone has gone rogue and installed delineators along the road in an attempt to help make pedestrians feel safer.

East Vancouver triple stabbing suspect charged with 3rd count of 2nd-degree murder

Viet Quy John Ly was previously charged with two counts of second-degree murder, but police are announcing a third charge in connection t the death of 50-year-old Jinfeng Guan.

Officials tested ski wax for ‘forever chemicals’ at Olympic trials in B.C. Here’s why

Wax is crucial for athletes' ability to grip and slide on snow, but one previously popular ingredient was banned from all elite competition in recent years.

Major conservation of B.C. forestry land totalling 45,000 hectares announced

The Nature Conservancy of Canada says Kootenay Forest Lands, located in southeastern B.C., is among the country's largest private land conservation projects to date. It becomes part of a network of protected areas in the Rockies that stretches into Montana.

More heavy rainfall forecast for B.C.'s South Coast amid flood recovery efforts

Environment Canada is forecasting up to 70 millimetres of rain in areas including Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley for Tuesday, lasting into Wednesday morning.

New anti-gang unit being set up in Prince George

The province is establishing a new North District Uniform Gang Enforcement Team in Prince George to combat gang violence across northern B.C.

Canadian delegation, including Vancouver East MP, denied entry into West Bank

Penticton high school students collect 1,400 holiday gifts for kids in need

High school students at Penticton Secondary are doing their part to spread a little extra hope and holiday cheer this Christmas. Their annual Toys for Tots to Teens event collected over 1,400 toys for kids in need in the community.

B.C.'s Duncan McDonald named Canada Soccer Para player of the year for 2nd time

Duncan McDonald has been named Canada Soccer's Para player of the year after leading Canada to a fourth-place finish at the IFCPF Copa America in October.

Ottawa approves merger of Teck and Anglo American

Shareholders last week gave their blessing to the plan, which was first announced in September, to create Anglo Teck, a $70-billion copper mining powerhouse.

$50K fine, 10-year ban issued after B.C. man illegally hunts wildlife

Daniel Gazzola from Maple Ridge, B.C., pleaded guilty in Kamloops provincial court to five counts under the Wildlife Act.