British Columbia News

Rescued workers being reunited with families after 60 hours trapped in B.C. mine

B.C. hiker found safe and uninjured after going missing in Banff park

A B.C. paramedic who went missing while in Banff National Park has been found safe and sound after a two-day search.

Metro Vancouver pauses independent review of North Shore wastewater treatment plant

An independent review ordered last June into the delayed and over-budget North Shore wastewater treatment plant has been put on hold by Metro Vancouver’s board of directors in deference to a legal dispute between the regional government and the original contractor.

B.C. man convicted of manslaughter, indignity to human remains in 2017 homicide

Gary Losch was convicted Tuesday of manslaughter and indignity to human remains in relation to the death of 22-year-old Chelsey Gauthier, a mother of two whose body was discovered outside of Mission, B.C., on Aug. 16, 2017.

Who controls the centre lane on the Lions Gate Bridge?

If you have ever been in one of the tens of thousands of vehicles that crosses the Lions Gate Bridge every day, you may have wondered who decides the ever-changing direction of the centre lane and how they determine when to change it.

MAGA-affiliated musician scheduled to play in 2 B.C. public parks despite pushback

Sean Feucht's Let Us Worship tour events in West Kelowna and Abbotsford remain on the schedule, despite public pushback and multiple cancelled events elsewhere in Canada.

U.S. and Canada might not reach trade deal, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump says his country may not reach a new trade deal with Canada and could simply impose more or higher tariffs on its northern neighbour — something he's threatening to do in one week's time.

Hong Kong announces arrest warrants, rewards for exiles who formed political committee in Canada

Hong Kong police announced rewards for information leading to the arrest of 19 overseas-based activists for their roles in what they called a subversive organization abroad, accusing them of violating a national security law imposed by Beijing.

Restrictions in effect in Dawson Creek, B.C., as persistent drought dries up water supply

Dawson Creek has introduced water restrictions as the region enters a fourth year of drought, dating back to the 2021 heat dome. With the Kiskatinaw River — its only water source — at historic lows, officials warn the crisis is deepening and say securing a new, long-term supply is more urgent than ever.

Maternity services in another B.C. community face disruptions due to doctor shortage

Interior Health announced Thursday Kamloops, B.C., is the latest community to expect maternity care disruptions due to doctor shortages.

Should the government assist low-income people with air conditioning?

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at how to make cooling accessible to low-income people, map where PFAS is found in the Great Lakes and learn about a drought in an unexpected place — Newfoundland and Labrador.

Are you drinking heavily? You may be at greater risk of liver disease

The rate of serious liver disease among heavy drinkers has more than doubled over the last 20 years as the demographics around who is consuming more alcohol shift, a new study suggests.

Wildfire in Grand Forks, B.C., under control and highway reopened

A wildfire burning just outside the city centre of Grand Forks, B.C., closed a major highway on Thursday.

TSB says weather, drug in pilot's system may have contributed to fatal chopper crash in B.C.

The Transportation Safety Board says a number of factors could have led to a fatal helicopter crash in British Columbia last year but it makes no final finding of the cause.

1 dead, 2 hospitalized in crash on Burnaby Mountain Parkway

One person is dead and two have been hospitalized in stable condition after a crash on Burnaby Mountain Parkway Thursday morning.

Impaired driving suspected after tractor-trailer hits and kills motorcyclist near Quesnel, B.C.

Police are asking the public for information about a fatal collision between a tractor-trailer and a motorcycle that closed Highway 97, north of Quesnel, B.C., for several hours early Thursday morning.

Copper mine prioritized by B.C. government gets green light to run for an extra 18 years

Teck Resources Ltd. says its board has given the green light to extending the life of Canada's biggest copper mine by almost two decades, with an investment of up to $2.4 billion.

3 dead, cars and garage burned hours after reported 'neighbourhood dispute' in Maple Ridge: police

B.C. RCMP say three people are dead following an overnight incident in a Maple Ridge residential area where police were called earlier in the day for a “neighbourhood dispute.”

Police investigate 'suspicious' death of care-home patient in Abbotsford

Abbotsford police say the local hospital called about two patients who had been transferred from Menno Home while experiencing 'suspicious' medical emergencies. One of them later died.