British Columbia news

Outdoor adventurers are being urged to avoid travel in avalanche terrain in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks this week as the danger rating rises to high at all levels while Jasper also rates as high danger at higher elevations.

Andrew Weaver released a policy statement Wednesday urging the government to implement both a flipping and speculators tax in next month’s provincial budget.

A meet-and-greet with Tales of the City author Armistead Maupin and the international premiere of Game of Thrones’ star Aidan Gillen's new film are among highlights of the Victoria Film Festival, which runs from Feb. 2 to 11.

The president of the Automotive Retailers Association says his industry shouldn't shoulder the blame for the crisis at B.C. public auto insurer.

Following the news of massive losses at ICBC, an association representing the auto body industry say they are not part of the problem.

North Vancouver pilot Gareth Morgan was a pilot for Sydney Seaplanes in Australia. The de Havilland Beaver he was flying crashed near Sydney on New Year's Eve, claiming all six lives on board.

The BC coroner service confirms more than 1, 400 people died of illicit drug overdoses in 2017.

Continued fallout today from that massive $1.3 billion deficit announced by ICBC, the B.C. government said part of the problem was that payments to auto body shops for repairs have gone up 30 per cent in the last two years. Today — the association representing the auto body industry fired back. Jordan Armstrong reports.

Hundreds of residents in the small Okanagan community of Peachland, B.C., are voicing opposition to a mixed-use building proposed for the waterfront.

Names that aren't selected for these 13 puppies will be considered for other puppies born throughout the year. 

Andy Baryer from Get Connected shows products to help make online videos.

Dr. Karen Jensen says almost half of the world's population suffers from some kind of sleep disorder.

The province's first survey of social engagement in residential care facilities revealed that nearly half of seniors in care homes lack initiative and social involvement.

The numbers released by the B.C. Coroners Service highlight the devastating effects of the overdose crisis in the province.

The numbers released by the B.C. Coroners Service highlight the devastating effects of the overdose crisis in the province.

The B.C. Green Party is telling the government they should implement both a speculators tax and a flipping tax on B.C. homes in the upcoming provincial budget.

Mounties responded at around 6 AM to a shots fired call.

At a press conference Wednesday, Dr. Patricia Daly explains the strategies that the province is using to address the B.C. illicit drug overdose crisis after the 2017 numbers were released.

Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Patricia Daly on the positive outcomes related to the public health emergency.

The principal of the region's alternative school has been named one of the best principals in the country.

Outdoor adventurers are being urged to avoid travel in avalanche terrain in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks this week. 

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said the province contributes mightily to the economic security of every Canadian. She said B.C.’s move to restrict bitumen is illegal and there needs to be consequences, so cabinet will explore the province’s legal options.

B.C.’s chief coroner Lisa Lapointe releases the latest number of illicit drug overdose deaths, what British Columbians can do, and how officials are moving forward with this crisis.

Numbers released by the B.C. Coroners Service highlight the devastating effects of the overdose crisis in the province.

Premier Rachel Notley said B.C.'s move to restrict bitumen is illegal and there needs to be consequences, so cabinet will explore Alberta's legal options.

Senior officers at Canada's two largest bread wholesalers communicated directly to raise prices in lockstep, then met with five retailers, who accepted the hike on condition their competitors would as well, the federal competition watchdog alleges in court documents released Wednesday.

A Grande Prairie man who posed as a teenage girl to lure teenage boys on social media is facing child exploitation charges after allegedly luring and trying to sexually assault a teenage boy.

The body of a male in kayaking gear was found on the beach area of Victoria's Gonzales Park on Tuesday.

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley denounced as "unconstitutional" an effort by the B.C. government to delay construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, and threatened Wednesday to retaliate economically.

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley vows to take legal action after the B.C. government proposes new restrictions on crude shipments that could stymie construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

A group of Canadian military veterans have filed leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada to try to have their full disability pensions reinstated.

The B.C. Coroners Service released 2017's total number of overdose deaths as the opioid crisis continues.

The B.C. Coroners Service released 2017's total number of overdose deaths as the opioid crisis continues.

The B.C. Coroners Service releases 2017's total number of overdose deaths as the opioid crisis continues.

A super blue blood moon, which included a total lunar eclipse, was visible early Wednesday morning creating a stunning display.

The American markets have managed to make a comeback.

Wed. Jan. 31: A rare super blue blood moon lit up the B.C. sky on Wednesday. Although if you weren’t up early, you would have missed it.

Oak Bay United Church wants to build rental housing for seniors on its large Oak Bay property, but neighbours fear parking, crowding woes.

Fraser Health says the new centre will streamline access to mental health and addiction services.

The 'blue moon' was red over Vancouver on Wednesday morning.

Weaver, whose party holds the balance of power in the legislature, has recently called for a foreign ownership ban in B.C. similar to the one in New Zealand.

Motivation and money for admission isn't enough to access some Surrey recreation facilities any more. Staff also want to know your name, phone number and address.

A profile of Sam Sullivan, one of six candidates looking to become next leader of the B.C. Liberal Party.

Storm Miller had been battling cancer for five years when she received a terminal diagnosis. Her husband, Dave Miller, has publicly shared the couple's experience with medically assisted death.

Storm Miller had been battling cancer for five years when she received a terminal diagnosis. Her husband, Dave Miller, has publicly shared the couple's experience with medically assisted death.

Scientists have taught a captive killer whale to imitate human speech and have recorded the female orca mimicking words including "hello" and "one two three."

The company has sent out text messages to registered users saying ReRyde will be fully operational, with a launch date set for March 1.

Lawyers expect up to 4,000 female RCMP officers and staff may seek compensation for gender and/or sexual orientation abuses dating back decades to the 1970s.

The Kelowna Rockets leap over the Everett Silvertips to become first in the WHL Western Conference with a win Tuesday against the Medicine Hat Tigers.

Sven Baertschi scored at 1:07 of overtime as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Tuesday night.