British Columbia News

Air quality warning ends in Metro Vancouver, persists for eastern Fraser Valley

Metro Vancouver Regional District has rescinded the air quality warning that was issued Sept. 3, but a warning is still in effect for the eastern Fraser Valley.

Person dies after being shot in taxi in Langley, B.C., say police

A person has died after a shooting in Langley, B.C., on Friday night, according to police.

B.C. ostrich farm wins interim stay of order to cull birds over bird flu

A B.C. ostrich farm fighting to stop a cull of its 400-strong flock over an avian flu outbreak has been granted an interim stay order by the Federal Court of Appeal in Ottawa, delaying the execution of the birds.

Wildfire behind gas station sparks evacuation order in B.C.'s Okanagan

A wildfire that was sparked behind a gas station in B.C.'s North Okanagan on Friday night led to evacuation orders for 15 properties.

2 killed, 3 injured in crash involving vehicle going wrong way on Coquihalla Highway

An RCMP statement says police were called just before 9 p.m. PT about a vehicle driving the wrong way in the northbound lanes of the Coquihalla Highway just south of Kamloops.

Flight attendants overwhelmingly vote against Air Canada wage offer

Air Canada flight attendants on Saturday overwhelmingly voted against the airline's latest wage offer, their union said — a vote that's expected to have no impact on flight operations.

Senior slashed in leg at Burnaby's Metrotown station: police

Police say a 70-year-old woman was slashed in the leg at Metrotown SkyTrain station in Burnaby, B.C., on Friday.

How Google Maps helped one Toronto commuter beat traffic — and the tax collector

A simple question lies behind Patrick de Kruyff's Tax Court victory over the Canada Revenue Agency: Who on earth would suggest taking the Don Valley Parkway at rush hour? An auditor in Vancouver, that's who.

Tourists in Kelowna, B.C., spending carefully, opting for experiences

The number of visitors to Kelowna increased this year, but tourism spending is down compared with 2024.

How Canada's laughing champion got his contagious chuckle

Kelly Podlubny recently won the Canadian Laughing Championship, competing over eight rounds to find out whose giggle was the most infectious. He shared his laugh with the crew of CBC's On The Coast and spoke about why he practices laughing yoga to keep healthy.

What does narwhal taste like? In Iqaluit, it's a tasty way to help keep Inuit culture alive

Organizations in Nunavut are hiring hunters to catch and supply country food, in an effort to tackle rampant food insecurity.

B.C. vets vote in favour of paying higher fees to prevent their oversight body from insolvency

The results are in from the fee increase vote held by the College of Veterinarians of B.C. to prevent it from facing insolvency in 2026.

Musqueam to appeal Cowichan Tribes ruling on Aboriginal title

The Musqueam Indian Band is the latest government to announce its plans to appeal the recent B.C. Supreme Court decision that found another First Nation government holds Aboriginal title for land and fishing rights in an area of Metro Vancouver.

Coquihalla Highway reopens after wildfire closure

The Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt has reopened after being closed for two days because of the out-of-control Mine Creek wildfire.

Hundreds ordered to evacuate as wildfires burn around Anahim Lake in central B.C.

Vancouver police arrest suspect in suspected double homicide

Police have arrested a 54-year-old man in a suspected double homicide in Vancouver's Collingwood neighbourhood Friday.

Black bear killed after being recorded stealing picnics in Burnaby, B.C.

A black bear that was recorded stealing food from picnickers in B.C.'s Lower Mainland has been killed, according to conservation officers. A video of the bear approaching people has been viewed millions of times on social media.

Kelowna RCMP officer charged with assault, placed on administrative leave

A Kelowna-based RCMP officer has been charged with assault in connection to an incident that happened on Aug. 18, 2023.

19-year-old drowns in Upper Thetis Lake on Vancouver Island: RCMP

An RCMP underwater recovery team has been sent to Upper Thetis Lake on southern Vancouver Island to help find the body of a 19-year-old man.

Law practice of disgraced Vernon lawyer seized by B.C.'s legal regulator

A Vernon lawyer who was forced to resign after findings of professional misconduct related to elderly clients has consented to having his law practice seized by the Law Society of British Columbia.