British Columbia news

Annette Poitras spent two days in the rain and cold. She says she managed to stay alive thanks to the pets who were her protectors. Robin Gill reports.

Laughing Stock Vineyards has been bought by Arterra Wines Canada.

A gripe about the high cost of tampons led Lindsay Shaw to launch a donation drive for menstrual products to help women experiencing poverty and homelessness.

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BC investigating claims fish processing plants released contaminated effluent
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B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman says the province is investigating claims fish processing plants are releasing contaminated effluent into the ocean. The claims come from a B.C. photographer who says he has found evidence from two plants — one ...and more »

Eli Stoddart was last seen Nov. 27 at 8:55 p.m. in the area of 8th Street and Carnarvon Street at a sushi restaurant.

He was last seen Nov. 27 at 8:55 p.m. in the area of 8th Street and Carnarvon Street at a sushi restaurant.

The suspect was found by the Police Service dog hiding under kayaks.

Kelowna traveller Gina Petrovich had her flight cancelled as Bali's Mount Agung spews volcanic ash and the area remains on high alert.

“These new flights, combined with additional capacity across the country, reflect the growing demand for travel over the border in both directions.”

The B.C. government, along with ICBC and other officials will be launching two pilot programs to test potential that may help put the brakes on distracted driving.

A gas leak at the construction site of a new Marriott Hotel prompted the evacuation of the public library in downtown Prince George Tuesday.

A B.C. photographer claims to have found evidence from two fish processing plants that shows effluent contaminated with piscine reovirus is being released into the ocean. However, the company says the red-looking discharge has been treated and is not harmful to fish.

Their bodies were found Monday evening.

Construction workers on Vancouver Island learned about opioid overdoses and how to save their co-workers from overdoses at industry-sponsored workshops this month.

The monument is dedicated to Syilx people who attended residential schools.

A new report by the CMHC says Vancouver’s vacancy rate is less than one percent and rents have increased significantly in the past year. Jordan Armstrong has the details.

The man accused of killing Abbotsford police constable John Davidson made a brief appearance in court Tuesday morning. 65-year-old Oscar Arfmann is charged with first-degree murder in connection to the November 6th shootout that led to Davidson’s death. Geoff Hastings was in court for the proceeding and has more.

Kokanee are land-locked sockeye salmon found in all of the Okanagan valley's main lakes.

Investigators says they do not believe the public is at risk.

B.C.'s Coquihalla Highway is now open northbound from Othello to Merritt after a tractor trailer fire and corrosive spill closed both directions earlier.

B.C.'s Coquihalla Highway is currently closed both directions from Othello to Merritt due to a vehicle incident.

B.C.'s Coquihalla Highway is now open northbound from Othello to Merritt after a tractor trailer fire and corrosive spill closed both directions earlier.

B.C.'s Coquihalla Highway is currently closed both directions from Othello to Merritt due to a vehicle incident.

As the federal government apologizes for past discrimination against LGBTQ2 Canadians, we are hearing more about the man who played a role in decriminalizing homosexuality in our country. Natalie Meisner tells us about her play “Legislating Love” and the story of Everett Klippert.

The highway is closed between the Othello Tunnels and Merritt.

Daniel Alphonse Paul faces a life sentence after a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder in October. The sentencing judge is still to decide when Paul could be eligible for parole.

A neighbour used a fire extinguisher to snuff out the flames.

The City of Surrey is facing renewed scrutiny over low income  housing after a video posted to Facebook has gone viral.

The nest boxes house the park’s tree swallows, a species under threat because of declining habitats and food sources.

A Richmond farm property has sold for 100 times its assessed value, opening up a new potential development site in the booming suburb where home prices have skyrocketed over the past decade.

A Richmond farm property has sold for 100 times its assessed value, opening up a new potential development site in the booming suburb where home prices have skyrocketed in the past decade.

Lifestyle expert Natalie Langston gives us some easy tips for entertaining friends and family over the holidays.

Alison Leanne Raspa, 25, was last seen Nov. 22 at approximately 11:30 p.m. leaving the Three Below Bar on Blackcomb Way in Whistler.

Oscar Arfmann, 65, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Const. John Davidson. The officer died on Nov. 6.

Oscar Arfmann is charged with first-degree murder in Davidson's death. If convicted, he faces a life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years.

Team Canada’s Chef de Mission Isabelle Charest talks about the team’s goals for PyeongChang and what we can do to encourage young athletes.

Another season of CFL football has come to an end, and CBC Sports contributor Malcolm Kelly, who saw all but two games this year, has plenty of thoughts on this past year and what to expect in 2018.

Precipitate Expands Land Position at Island Zinc Property in British Columbia
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Nov. 28, 2017) - Precipitate Gold Corp. (the "Company" or "Precipitate") (TSX VENTURE:PRG) is pleased to announce the Company has acquired by staking additional land at its Island Zinc project located ...and more »

A video posted to Facebook is raising questions about the lack of affordable housing in Surrey. Resident Joe McNeely says more needs to be done.

BCREA thinks a more balanced housing market is on the way in 2018

Abbotsford police say they're still searching for a woman who they believe stabbed a security guard and fled.

British Columbia is creating a specialized police squad to pursue gun trafficking after a task force report found more than half of the illegal firearms seized in the province over three years originated from inside Canada.

Justin Bieber, Alessia Cara, Leonard Cohen, Michael Bublé and Sarah McLachlan are among the Canadian nominees for this year's Grammy Awards.

The Chocolate Mousse store in Vancouver's West End says it will likely close when its lease is up in 2019 due to unreasonable tax increases.

The Chocolate Mousse store in Vancouver's West End says it will likely close when its lease is up in 2019 due to unreasonable tax increases.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released its annual report this morning — and B.C. isn't looking so good, with some of the lowest vacancy rates, and highest rents in Canada.

"In Our Children’s Best Interest: Part 3 of a Spotlight on B.C.’s Family Justice System."

Fentanyl tests strips are being used off label, but legality, liability and fears of creating a false sense of security are preventing them from being widely available to the public.

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Where to Go for an Unforgettable Ski Trip in British Columbia
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When most skiers think of skiing in Canada's British Columbia, they think of Whistler Blackcomb, a famous staple of resort culture. As Whistler becomes increasingly popular though, it can get harder and harder to find an untracked line — or a true ...

Brandon Olson and Mackenzie Pesl are hoping to return home to Kelowna with baby Eden, but Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport remains shut down due to ash clouds from a nearby volcano. More than 400 Canadians are stranded on the Indonesian island. Kelly Rowahan, also from Kelowna, says she feels the stress her...