British Columbia News

B.C. mall owner offers $6 million for 3 Hudson's Bay leases: court documents

Weihong (Ruby) Liu's offer puts a $2 million price tag on each of the leases at Tsawwassen Mills, Mayfair Shopping Centre and Woodgrove Centre in B.C., malls she owns through her real estate business, Central Walk.

B.C. man acquitted of sexual assault after blaming 'automatism' on magic mushrooms

The case, which the judge called "unusual," highlights the long and controversial legal history surrounding horrific acts of violence and claims of automatism — a term describing unconscious, involuntary behaviour.

B.C. principal who spanked student, made anti-Indigenous comments receives suspension

A former principal at a B.C. elementary school has been suspended for three days and ordered to take two educational courses after she spanked a First Nations student, according to a consent resolution agreement posted by the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation. 

B.C. premier to ask prime minister to declare India's Bishnoi gang a terrorist group

B.C. Premier David Eby says he wants a gang based in India declared a terrorist organization in Canada.

Panthers win back-to-back Stanley Cups after beating Oilers for 2nd straight year

B.C. mining company cuts 140 positions due to 'challenging market conditions'

Glencore-owned Elk Valley Resources, which operates four steelmaking coal mines in B.C.'s southeast along the Alberta border, said it is cutting 140 staff jobs. 

Paid parking now permanent at Vancouver's Spanish Banks, with rate increase

Paid parking is now a permanent fixture at Vancouver's Spanish Banks following a 12-month pilot project, with the hourly rate rising from $1 to $1.50. 

Swim fans ask city council to deny additional funding for Vancouver Aquatic Centre renewal

Vancouver Aquatic Centre users continue to speak out against the surprise plan to replace the 50-metre swimming pool in downtown Vancouver with one half the size.

B.C. Supreme Court certifies class-action suit against McKinsey for alleged opioid promotion

The B.C. Supreme Court has certified a class-action lawsuit against consultancy firm McKinsey & Company, in which the province alleges the company advised opioid manufacturers and helped design advertising campaigns that led to opioid over-prescription.

What to know for soccer's Gold Cup as Canada kicks off 1st match in Vancouver

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the CONCACAF Gold Cup, where Canada is among the top contenders for the regional men's championship.

PWHL Vancouver adds trio of top free agents during signing window

PWHL Vancouver has made a splash in free agency, signing three of the top forwards available on the market. North Vancouver native Hannah Miller (three years), two-time Walter Cup champion Michela Cava (two years) and the Ottawa Charge's Tereza Vanišová (two years) all signed deals with the expansion team in the first 24 hours of free agency.

Carney's office retracts claim U.S. wanted to water down language on Ukraine at G7

The G7 released a series of statements vowing to work together on issues including critical minerals, transnational repression and artificial intelligence — but notably absent was the war in Ukraine.

Alerts lifted as favourable weather helps B.C. wildfire fight

Rain in northern British Columbia and cooler weather in the south have brought some relief for residents living near wildfires.

B.C. hammer thrower Camryn Rogers victorious for Canada at Paavo Nurmi Games

Canadians grabbed a share of the track and field spotlight Tuesday, with hammer thrower Camryn Rogers and middle-distance runner Gabriela DeBues-Stafford winning their competitions at the 68th Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland.

20 cases of measles reported in northern B.C., officials say

Health officials in British Columbia say there are 20 suspected and confirmed cases of measles in the northern region of the province as they continue to warn of the highly contagious disease circulating in a small community in the northeast.

From 'greenwashing' to 'green hushing' — companies complain new law stifles environmental efforts

Some corporate leaders say new anti-greenwashing legislation has had the unintended effect of dissuading companies from taking climate action. But environmental organizations and others say that's a cop out. 

Disease-carrying ticks are showing up earlier in B.C., and in greater numbers

Ticks are showing up earlier and in greater numbers in B.C., spreading pathogens such as the one that causes Lyme disease. Cases of that have gone up nationwide by more than 5,000 since 2009. CBC medical columnist Melissa Lem explains what you need to know.

Vancouver's Trutch Street to officially be renamed following unanimous council vote

A street in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood will soon be officially renamed in what members of the Musqueam Indian Band call a step forward for reconciliation.

Major overhaul ordered for panel that sets Canada's cancer screening guidelines

An external review says there is a "pressing need" to modernize the Task Force on Preventive Health Care. The arm's-length federal body is responsible for advising family doctors on when to send patients for routine screenings.

23andMe 'failed to take basic steps' to protect private information, investigation finds

DNA testing company 23andMe didn’t have adequate data protections and ignored warning signs ahead of a massive data breach almost two years ago, an investigation by Canada’s privacy commissioner found.