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Retrieved on: 2026-11-03 14:44:15 PST

Mother dead, daughter missing in suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola

Family members have identified the two victims of a suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, B.C., as Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 19.

Tsawwassen First Nation offering treaty education sessions as debate over DRIPA continues

The Tsawwassen First Nation is promoting the importance of treaty education as reconciliation efforts enter an uncertain period in B.C.

Human remains found at scene of Victoria apartment building fire: VicPD

Police say human remains have been found at a Victoria apartment building, the former Traveller's Inn, following a fire last month.

Prince George library phasing out mass market paperbacks

Prince George Public Library is phasing out its deteriorating mass market paperback collection as publishers have abandoned the inexpensive pocket-size book format, making it difficult to stock.

Doerkson's promise to roll back density policies could ease stress for municipalities, B.C. mayors say

Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson's promise to roll back provincial housing targets has some municipal leaders feeling hopeful, after previous goals proved challenging for some.

New city councillors face decisions on whether to speak directly to public, or go through city hall

Whether it's responding to a neighbour about a pothole or answering questions from a reporter about a controversial bylaw, newly elected city councillors will have to navigate how they want to interact with the public over the next four years.

Convicted B.C. killer no longer enrolled at McGill after admission controversy

McGill University is reviewing its admissions procedures after a convicted murderer on day parole was admitted to its Faculty of Law, with the university confirming that the individual is no longer enrolled.

B.C. ostrich farm files lawsuit demanding compensation for 37 birds 'missing' after 2025 cull

A year after a controversial ostrich cull in B.C.'s Interior, the owners of Universal Ostrich Farms have filed a lawsuit accusing the federal government of animal cruelty, under-compensation and preventing the launch of a lucrative commercial enterprise.

Canadians David Foster, Paul Anka to receive Kennedy Center honours next month

Canadians Paul Anka and David Foster are among the performers to receive this year's Kennedy Center honours, though the Dec. 7 ceremony will not be held at the historic Washington, D.C., venue as a result of the legal battles that have emerged in Donald Trump's second term as president.

Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2021 killing of Naramata woman

Ekene Anigbo has been found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of a Naramata woman in her home, during what court heard was a violent plot to retaliate against her son over stolen drugs and rival gang hits.

Canadian pension funds and U.S. company Blackstone invest $3.1B US in LNG Canada stake

The investor group includes the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, the Investment Management Corp. of Ontario and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board.

4.2-magnitude earthquake reported west of Vancouver Island

No one has reported feeling the quake, which struck about 200 kilometres west of Port Hardy, to Earthquakes Canada.

Pete Fry sworn in as Vancouver's 42nd mayor promising 'collaboration over division'

After his inauguration ceremony, Vancouver Mayor Pete Fry held a press conference with all 10 councillors, with representatives from each party — COPE, OneCity, ABC Vancouver, and Fry’s own Green Party, none of which has a majority on council — speaking of their desire to work together.

First Nations in B.C. challenge Carney's Pacific Link pipeline national interest designation

Several First Nations in B.C. are challenging the federal government in court and seeking to overturn its decision to designate the Pacific Link pipeline project as a project of national interest.

Family members charged in homicide of missing 11-year-old Burnaby, B.C., boy

Police say Kai Pavlovic was killed before he was reported missing on Sept. 26, 2025.

Sex assault allegations diminished performance of Steven Galloway's books: industry expert

The literary agent for Steven Galloway said it would have been "impossible" to sell any new work by his client in the years after a former student made unproven allegations of rape and sexual assault against the author a decade ago.

Accused in Lapu-Lapu Day car ramming pleads not guilty to 42 murder, attempted murder charges

Kai-Ji Adam Lo is charged with 11 counts of 2nd-degree murder and 31 counts of attempted murder.

Former B.C., Alta. junior hockey executive charged with sex offences against players

Tyler King, 39, has been arrested and charged with sexually exploiting three players. The complainants, all under 18 at the time, were players from Saskatchewan and Alberta.

How daylight hours will shift in B.C. this winter

B.C. residents did not put their clocks back this weekend, meaning sunrises are going to be an hour later than most people are used to. The difference may seem incremental, but mornings will get progressively darker — and some parts of the province will be more affected than others.

First Nation in B.C. celebrates its first Canada Post office

For decades, members of the Tŝideldel First Nation have had to drive down the highway to pick up their mail in the neighbouring community of Chilanko Forks.