British Columbia News

Retrieved on: 2025-06-21 00:44:06 PDT

Canada Transport Minister Freeland slams B.C. Ferries deal with Chinese company

B.C. Ferries has drawn the ire of federal Transportation Minister Chrystia Freeland for its decision to contract a Chinese state-owned shipyard to build four new vessels for its passenger fleet.

Federal Appeal Court grants pause of B.C. ostrich cull pending review

The Federal Court of Appeal has granted a stay that pauses the potential cull of nearly 400 ostriches at a B.C. farm.

Vancouver councillor calls for transparency from mayor over Downtown Eastside crime and drugs task force

Coun. Pete Fry is calling for more transparency from Mayor Ken Sim and his office after it was revealed that the Vancouver Police Board was not aware of Task Force Barrage until it was announced to media.

New totem pole in B.C. acknowledges Canada's legacy of Indian hospitals

A new memorial totem pole is being raised at the former site of the Miller Bay Indian Hospital, located just outside of Prince Rupert. Mike Epp is a Tsimshian carver who explains the totem and it's significance for those impacted by Canada's legacy of Indian Hospitals.

Man charged with sexual assault of 14-year-old girl arrested and released twice in weeks before alleged attack

John Frederick Field was arrested and released after a March 26 alleged trespass incident at a woman's East Vancouver home. Two months later he was charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in a public bathroom.

2 years behind schedule, the Pattullo Bridge replacement nears completion

The province says the $1.637-billion project connecting Surrey and New Westminster is expected to open in fall 2025, after years of delays. CBC News got an exclusive tour of the construction zone months ahead of the project's completion.

At Vancouver city hall, 'abstain' means 'yes'

Most weeks in local politics, there’s debate over whether councillors voted for or against an important motion. But this week in Vancouver, the question was about councillors not voting at all.

Edmonton extortion scheme linked to notorious B.C. gang, court records show

An extortion scheme that targeted South Asian homebuilders in Edmonton is linked to the B.C.-based gang Brothers Keepers, court records obtained by CBC News show.

Deadly opioid 40 times more powerful than fentanyl smuggled into Canada inside PlayStations, basketballs

A CBC News investigation reveals that highly potent and potentially deadly restricted substances can be purchased with ease online and delivered to Canada.

Search for additional victims ends after massive rockfall kills 2 in Banff National Park

Two people were killed and three seriously injured in a massive rockfall that struck numerous hikers near Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park on Thursday and, after an overnight search, Parks Canada officials said Friday they are confident no one else is buried in the debris.

No hangovers, home by 9 p.m.: Why some Canadians are choosing daytime parties over nightlife

Parties are typically associated with late nights, but a growing social trend across Canada is shifting the celebration to daylight hours. These events trade alcohol for non-alcoholic options and emphasize joy, connection, and well-being — all set to the beat of great music and dancing.

Vancouver Island family heartbroken as B.C. stops funding $1M drug for girl with terminal condition

Charleigh Pollock's mother says the family has gone through a roller-coaster of emotions since learning the B.C. government has pulled funding for the drug their daughter needs for the rare and terminal condition known as Batten disease.

NDP asks RCMP to investigate B.C. Conservative blackmail claims

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has accused three former party MLAs of blackmailing staff. Now the B.C. NDP is asking the RCMP to investigate.

Victoria passes 1st hurdle to approve community safety and well-being plan

City councillors in Victoria have voted to endorse a 79-page plan that aims to address issues around public disorder and a "diminished sense of community safety and well-being."

Case of rare disease uncovered at B.C. commercial pigeon operation, says CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has uncovered a case of Newcastle disease at a commercial pigeon operation in Chilliwack, B.C., requiring the birds to be culled and the premises to be disinfected.

B.C. jet skier fined $5K for approaching dolphins too closely

The man was fined after being found guilty of violating regulations around approaching marine mammals in November 2024.

Council approves extra $22.5M to move forward with Vancouver Aquatic Centre reno, 25-metre pool

Vancouver city council has approved the park board's request for $22.5 million more to renovate the Vancouver Aquatic Centre, which will feature a 25-metre pool — half the size of the existing pool.

'Multiple hikers' injured or killed in rock slide in Banff National Park, about 49 kilometres from B.C. border: RCMP

Numerous hikers were caught in a rockfall north of Lake Louise, with one found dead and three taken to the hospital, according to the RCMP and Parks Canada.

Proposal to suspend work of Vancouver's integrity commissioner quietly fizzles out

A year-long controversy at Vancouver City Hall has ended not with a bang, but with a procedural ruling on a point of order.

B.C. municipalities call on province to legislate housing as a human right

B.C. Coalition for Poverty Reduction provincial director Rowan Burdge said legislating the right to housing would mean there'd be a legal framework for protection and accountability at the provincial level to ensure housing isn't just a conversation, but an action.