Skip to content

BC News

Prince George MP seeks support for law to protect first responders

Prince George MP seeks support for law to protect first responders

“Our frontline heroes, our nurses, firefighters, paramedics, police, and other healthcare workers are confronting an epidemic of violence while serving and providing essential services to our communities."
Read more >
Marbled murrelet advocates seek court order to block old-growth logging

Marbled murrelet advocates seek court order to block old-growth logging

The Fairy Creek area was a focal point for protests against old-growth logging in 2021 and into 2022.
Read more >
Quebec man handed 6-year jail sentence for shooting at officers near B.C. hospital

Quebec man handed 6-year jail sentence for shooting at officers near B.C. hospital

The officers were not hit and police used a Taser to subdue and arrest him.
Read more >
Support staff concerned with increased workplace violence in schools

Support staff concerned with increased workplace violence in schools

CUPE 3472 president calls for more support staff for students
Read more >
Pandemic isolation turns emerging artist’s hobby into career

Pandemic isolation turns emerging artist’s hobby into career

One day, an art teacher passing by Noir painting in a public park mistakenly thought she was a long-time artist, and was shocked to hear she had just begun.
Read more >
Oak Bay and Saanich mayors give helping hand to project fitting prosthetics to Ukrainians

Oak Bay and Saanich mayors give helping hand to project fitting prosthetics to Ukrainians

The Victoria Hand Project provides 3-D printed prosthetic hands and services to amputees facing poverty and other barriers to receiving care around the world — including Ukraine.
Read more >
'He helped me get through it': B.C. Fire Chief on his K9 companion retiring

'He helped me get through it': B.C. Fire Chief on his K9 companion retiring

"His age and he's not moving around like he used to. It's kind of at that time when he's almost 12 years old. Now it's time to shut her down," said the fire chief.
Read more >
'Absolutely touching': B.C. agricultural supplier moved to tears by community support

'Absolutely touching': B.C. agricultural supplier moved to tears by community support

"I was at the verge of giving up, really. I could never imagine this happening to me at this moment right now. I don't even know what to say," said the B.C. man.
Read more >
Temperatures in Whistler are about to skyrocket—here’s what that means for avalanche risk

Temperatures in Whistler are about to skyrocket—here’s what that means for avalanche risk

Avalanche Canada forecaster shares a few tips to keep in mind while planning weekend adventures
Read more >
Langford woman awarded $1.05M after being struck by a roller-hockey puck

Langford woman awarded $1.05M after being struck by a roller-hockey puck

The woman was sitting in bleachers at Eagle Ridge arena on May 3, 2014, when she was struck in her right eye with a roller hockey puck during a game.
Read more >