Skip to content

B.C. News

'I didn't want to stab anybody': Accused killer says he was scared of victim

'I didn't want to stab anybody': Accused killer says he was scared of victim

An accused killer standing trial for murder told police the day after the slaying he was “protecting [his] family” from someone he feared would set fire to his home or shoot him dead.
Read more >
Kelowna auto technician files lawsuit claiming debilitating injuries after surgery

Kelowna auto technician files lawsuit claiming debilitating injuries after surgery

The allegations in the notice of civil claim have not been proven in court.
Read more >
Turpel-Lafond voluntarily returns honorary degree to Vancouver Island University

Turpel-Lafond voluntarily returns honorary degree to Vancouver Island University

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has received more than 10 honorary degrees from Canadian institutions.
Read more >
Vancouver to fund plans to renew its embattled Chinatown neighbourhood

Vancouver to fund plans to renew its embattled Chinatown neighbourhood

Vancouver councillors have unanimously approved funding for its Uplifting Chinatown Action Plan, in an attempt to revive the historic neighbourhood.
Read more >
RCMP investigating after two bodies found inside Coldstream, B.C., home

RCMP investigating after two bodies found inside Coldstream, B.C., home

VERNON, B.C. — An RCMP major crime unit has been called in to investigate after the discovery of two bodies inside a home in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley.
Read more >
B.C. promises $90M for innovative projects for forest-dependent communities

B.C. promises $90M for innovative projects for forest-dependent communities

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The British Columbia government is promising up to $90 million over three years to support new industrial and manufacturing projects in communities hurt by the downturn in the forestry industry.
Read more >
Study finds 'significant potential' for carbon capture storage in Northeast B.C.

Study finds 'significant potential' for carbon capture storage in Northeast B.C.

Potential for more than 66 years of GHGs to be captured and stored underground, but more scientific research and modelling needed
Read more >
Heritage advocate calls for new approach for museum — and end to admission fees

Heritage advocate calls for new approach for museum — and end to admission fees

The public — along with the government — needs to be involved in discussions about the museum’s future, says Martin Segger. “This is not for the Royal B.C. Museum to go out and solve by itself.”
Read more >
B.C. plans to streamline housing permit approval process to get more homes built

B.C. plans to streamline housing permit approval process to get more homes built

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is creating a single hub for developers to get provincial approval to build homes, in a bid to accelerate a housing permit process that has forced them to wait as long as two years.
Read more >
Coastal GasLink set to cross finish line ahead of LNG Canada

Coastal GasLink set to cross finish line ahead of LNG Canada

Natural gas pipeline has faced literal and figurative mountains getting built
Read more >