British Columbia news

Crews are scrambling to contain a massive fire that's broken out at a mattress recycling depot on Mitchell Island in Richmond on Friday afternoon.

A large fire at a Richmond mattress facility is producing thick black smoke across Metro Vancouver Friday afternoon.

A large fire is burning on Mitchell Island, between Vancouver and Richmond.

A large fire is burning on Mitchell Island, between Vancouver and Richmond.

RCMP are investigating potential product tampering at a dairy facility in Victoria, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has launched a food safety investigation.

Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd has raised $5.5 billion for its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, the company said in a statement on Friday.

The city says Travis Whiting was selected for the top job after an extensive review of candidates from across the country.

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2 mortgage investment corporations facing fraud allegations in BC
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The B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) is accusing three B.C. men and two mortgage investment corporations of bilking 40 people of approximately $1.1 million dollars over a two-year period. In a notice of hearing, the BCSC alleges Donald Bruce Edward ...and more »

The B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) is alleging fraud against three B.C. men and two mortgage investment corporations involving $1.1 M from 40 investors.

Lu'Ma Housing Society, who now has a 60-year lease on the tent city land, says site needs to be cleared for affordable housing to be built.

Jacob Lowes fired at least three shots while chasing two men who tried to rob him.

The BC Lions get a special post-practice treat. Masterchef Canada Winner David Jorge cooks for the team with the help of some very talented SuperChefs.

Crown has filed an appeal with the B.C. Supreme Court asking for increased sentences for those involved in Chilliwack cattle abuse case.

The investigation then brought officers to the premises of Similkameen Taxidermy where they allegedly found illegally possessed wildlife.

Amazon bought organic grocer Whole Foods in $13.7-billion deal.

Brian Whitlock, 30, has been found guilty of killing his mother Barbara inside her westside home in November 2014.

A hungry slug on Gabriola Island has become the unknowing star of a video uploaded to Facbeook that has now gone viral.

Robby Shelton shot an eight under 63 Thursday to put him at the top of the leader board on the Mackenzie Tour event.

Even though some say the city's new store-in-store policy is fairly restrictive, a University of British Columbia addictions expert says the policy raises concerns.

Melody Myra Decoteau is accused of assault causing bodily harm, robbery and breaching an undertaking.

Vancouver's famous Grouse Grind is set to officially open Saturday, June 17

Vancouver's famous Grouse Grind is set to officially open Saturday, June 17

Chef Josh McWilliams from Whiskey Six BBQ shows us how to make quick delicious steaks on the grill. And gives us a few different ways to serve them.

From ‘Cars 3’ to ‘Book of Henry’, Dana Gee tells us which new movies to catch this weekend. There’s something for everyone in this lineup.

The conference brings together personnel from a variety of backgrounds, including people who use drugs, government workers, public health employees and law enforcement.

The Vancouver man accused of murdering his mother is expected to learn his fate today.

The Vancouver man accused of murdering his own mother is expected to learn his fate today.

DriveBC reports the highway, closed since Thursday, has partially reopened.

Vancouver Island's Highway 4 is closed in both directions, blocking access to Tofino, one of the Island's most popular tourist destinations.

A Grade 7 class is among those stranded due to the closure of Vancouver Island's Highway 4, the only route in and out of Tofino.

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Some milk recalled in BC due to 'harmful extraneous material'
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Quebec-based dairy giant Agropur is recalling some of its milk products distributed in British Columbia due to what the federal health agency calls "harmful extraneous material." In a news release issued early Friday, the Canadian Food Inspection ...and more »

Quebec-based dairy giant Agropur is recalling some of its milk distributed in British Columbia due to what the federal health agency calls "harmful extraneous material."

Warped snow fencing still stands after it was put up 2 years ago by the City of Vancouver to keep cyclists off the grass.

Campers at a Main Street tent city who were served a trespass notice to leave by 7 a.m Friday remain in place.

The notice was served by Lu’ma Housing, a group with a lease on the property. Campers were told to leave by 7 a.m Friday.

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Vancouver Aquarium mourns loss of Daisy the harbour porpoise
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The Vancouver Aquarium is mourning the loss of a rescued harbour porpoise. Daisy died Thursday, according to the aquarium. Vancouver Aquarium launches legal challenge of cetacean ban · Vancouver Park Board officially ends display of new cetaceans ...and more »

The Vancouver Aquarium said Daisy, a harbour porpoise rescued in 2008, died Thursday surrounded by aquarium staff.

Online selling giant Amazon is buying high-end grocery store chain Whole Foods for $42 US a share in a deal worth $13.7 billion, the two companies said Friday.

They say fraudsters target intoxicated people late at night and since January, 2017, there have been nine incidents of theft involving thousands of dollars reported to police.

Sean Godwin, a PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University, studied the potential affect sea lice have on wild sockeye salmon during the fishes' early marine migration.

Sean Godwin, a PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University, studied the potential affect sea lice have on wild sockeye salmon during the fishes' early marine migration.

Highway 4 between Port Alberni and Ucluelet remains closed Friday morning as crews work to contain a fuel spill from an overturned tanker truck.

Daisy, the nine-year-old harbour porpoise at the Vancouver Aquarium, has died.

The CFIA is recalling multiple milk brands with expiry dates to July 3 due to "harmful extraneous material."

Agropur recalls milk sold in British Columbia
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OTTAWA — Quebec-based dairy giant Agropur is recalling some of its milk products distributed in British Columbia due to what the federal health agency calls "harmful extraneous material." In a news release issued early Friday, the Canadian Food ...

Thu, Jun 15: Firefighters rescued a man who appeared to be fishing from the waters of the Capilano river.

Thu, Jun 15:Reaction to changes tonight in Vancouver’s liquor policy approved by city council. Among the moves is a pilot project that changes when last call patrons will be allowed in Granville street night clubs. Catherine Urquhart reports.

Gusty winds of up to 50 km/h blew through Penticton as expected Thursday evening, sending waves crashing into flood control measures on Okanagan Lake. While Okanagan Lake has receded in recent days by only millimetres, there are still concerns for further flooding during stormy weather. Okanagan Lake reached 75 cm above full pool last weekend.

Okanagan artists Jenny Long and Jan Little have spent time honing their craft and have expanded their scope to help other artists.

Okanagan artists Jenny Long and Jan Little have spent time honing their craft and are ready to expand their scope and help other artists. The Penticton duo opened the Little Long Studio and held a grand opening celebration Thursday night on Main Street. Doris Maria Bregolisse reports.