British Columbia News

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B.C. teams win 1st and 2nd place in The Amazing Race Canada's 11th season

After a tough race to the finish line, the winners of The Amazing Race Canada's 11th season have been crowned: Vancouver residents and best friends Jonathan Braun and Jesse Harink took first, while Prince George siblings Grace Dove and Joe Syme snagged second.

Allegations of fake sign-ups, ballot stuffing cloud B.C. Conservative leadership review

CBC News confirmed with two party sources that red flags were raised with regards to more than 2,000 new party members, each of whom were connected to the same email domain and fake phone numbers.

1 killed, 1 injured in shooting in Prince George: RCMP

Prince George Mounties say one person was found dead and another with gunshot wounds in the central B.C. city early Tuesday morning.

Daily records fall in several communities along B.C. coast as temperatures rise

A recent spike in temperatures has pushed several communities along B.C.'s coast to hit new daily heat records this week as the end of summer nears.

Eby travels to Ottawa to lobby Carney for B.C. major projects funding

Premier David Eby said that while 40 per cent of the federal government's nation-building projects are located in B.C., he will be talking with Ottawa about other projects that should be considered in the next round of funding.

Video shows huge truck plunging into B.C. lake in sudden shoreline collapse

A company based on central Vancouver Island has been reprimanded after its articulated rock truck and driver fell into Nitinaht Lake — an incident that was captured in a stunning video that has gone viral on social media.

Beloved California octopus from B.C. showered with love and farewells as she enters her final days

Ghost the giant Pacific octopus has been a viral sensation since her arrival at the Aquarium of the Pacific in California last summer. But these days she leads a quieter life — albeit, showered by farewell wishes and love from adoring fans.

Mountie at code-of-conduct hearing says he crossed line into vulgarity in group chats

One of three Coquitlam RCMP officers facing possible dismissal over allegedly racist, sexist and other derogatory messages made in group chats between officers says he is "ashamed" of himself for some of the messages he authored.

AI-fuelled delusions are hurting Canadians. Here are some of their stories

Reports of delusions fuelled by conversations with AI chatbots have been growing, with some cases involving psychotic breaks, hospital stays and even violence. Two Canadians have launched an online support group to help people through their experiences.

Bank of Canada lowers interest rate to 2.5% in first cut since March

The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent on Wednesday, marking its first cut since March.

Victim of East Vancouver triple stabbing was previously married to suspect, police say

The third victim of a triple stabbing in East Vancouver on Sept. 5 has succumbed to her injuries, police said Monday.

New post-secondary campus named after John Horgan opens on Vancouver Island

A building that houses five different educational institutions has officially opened in Langford, B.C., hometown of late B.C. premier John Horgan. It will allow students from Langford and other communities west of Victoria to go to school without having to commute into the core of Greater Victoria.

Wildfire evacuation orders lifted in Cariboo region of B.C. Interior

Several evacuation orders prompted by wildfires in British Columbia's Interior have been rescinded, although residents in a portion of the area will remain on alert.

B.C. government workers to step up job action by targeting mining sector

British Columbia's public service workers are escalating job action aimed at slowing work in the mining sector, just as the province moves to fast track several projects.

Richmond mayor won't seek re-election after 25 years in the role

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie says he has decided not to seek re-election next year, wrapping up what will be a 25-year tenure in the role.

Park board gives green light to bus route, potential bike lane through Stanley Park

New commuting options are moving ahead for Vancouver's biggest green space after park board commissioners endorsed a multi-year plan that will eventually bring bus service to the park and consider a partial bike lane on its western side.

Delta, B.C., man charged with extortion, shootings in Ontario

Gurdeep Shergill, 26, was arrested in Surrey on Sept. 12 and charged with two counts of discharging a firearm with intent, and one count of extortion related to shootings in Brampton, Ont.

Joly says Teck, Anglo CEOs will have to convince her merger is in national interest

The deal is subject to review under the Investment Canada Act, which can be used to block deals deemed against the national interest, including Canada's economic security.

Metro Vancouver 'unlikely' to meet 2030 emissions target, district staff say

In 2017, the regional district set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent compared to 2010 levels, but a new staff report shows emissions were actually up during the last year on record.

New Westminster city councillor pushing for more vape shop regulations

The Ministry of Health said local governments have the authority to create bylaws that regulate businesses operating within their jurisdiction, and that those communities have the power to decide whether to issue a business licence.