British Columbia news

CKNW welcomes the first ever Skookum Music Festival: a spirited, eclectic menu of authentic artists from the West Coast, across Canada and around the world

The Burnaby School District says there aren't enough graduates in B.C. to meet staffing demand for education assistants. So it's launching an in-house diploma program to train and recruit them.

An independent review of the province's response to unprecedented 2017 flooding in the Thompson Okanagan has concluded the ministry acted 'professionally and appropriately.'

A driver in New Westminster, B.C., racked up more than $736 in fines after receiving two distracted driving tickets within seven minutes of each other on Tuesday afternoon.

The image of bottle water as clean and pure is being challenged by a global investigation that found the water tested is often contaminated with tiny particles of plastic.

British Columbia is at odds with a bid to bring the FIFA World Cup games to North America.

The City of Vancouver has recruited nearly 500 volunteers to conduct the municipality's annual homeless count.

One B.C. woman is hoping to make the world a kinder place by telling her story of how she met a man named Sid.

Port Alberni's Haahuupayak Elementary School is closed for the rest of the week following the death of a young student.

Port Alberni's Haahuupayak Elementary School is closed for the rest of the week following the death of a young student.

The poll reported that 7.1 per cent of Canadians consider themselves vegetarians and 2.3 per cent consider themselves vegans.

The poll reported that 7.1 per cent of Canadians consider themselves vegetarians and 2.3 per cent consider themselves vegans.

People hoping the B.C. government will quickly fulfil a pledge to launch a pilot program for guaranteed income will be waiting awhile.

Multiple B.C. communities are voicing their displeasure with the provincial government's new speculation tax.

West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater said owners of second homes make big contributions to the local economy.

It's official: there won't be any World Cup games played in Vancouver in when the 2026 tournament kicks off.

Tech expert Mike Agerbo from Get Connected Media shows off some high tech toys that promote learning and play.

The B.C. SPCA is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of a badly injured dog found on a forest service road near Yahk, B.C., with a chain collar deeply embedded in his neck.

David Hancock has been watching the Lower Mainland's eagles for 60 years. Now, he's harnessing digital trackers to get to know his beloved birds even better.

In her debut, Indigenous author Terese Marie Mailhot writes about her difficult childhood and her time in a psychiatric institution. Day 6 books columnist Becky Toyne tells us if we should read it.

The Squamish climber who went missing with his climbing partner in Alaska two weeks ago has died.

A stubborn battle for more than 3-dozen Surrey firefighters as flames heavily damaged a commercial complex overnight. The fire burned for about seven hours – closing a major road – and destroying at least two businesses. Jordan Armstrong has all the details.

The federal Green Party leader sat down with The Early Edition's Stephen Quinn to discuss pipeline politics and why Canada needs to work harder to reduce its carbon footprint.

The land has sat virtually empty since more than 700 people were evicted to bulldoze the site.

Susan Lomas had to start #MeTooMining after her own experiences in the mining industry. She hopes women in the industry will come forward and share their stories.

Victoria city councillor Ben Isitt recently raised his objections to horse-drawn carriages transporting and entertaining tourists. He says horses belong on farms, not in cities.

A B.C. man is recovering in hospital after falling into the busy Surrey intersection near King George and 74 Avenue. Sid had this message for all of the people in cars who didn’t take the time to stop and help.

The Purpose Society, which runs several daycares, said the fee hike will go toward increased staff wages.

John Westhaver is the sole survivor of a 1994 car accident that killed three of his high school friends. He now speaks to students about the dangers of speeding and the ripple effect of deadly crashes.

One worry for many business owners is protecting themselves from fraud. Jacklyn Davies from MNP has some tips on how to protect your business from both internal and external threats.

The report points to a competing bid for bridge construction pegged at $2.6 billion.

Vancouver’s Skookum music festival has released its lineup for the inaugural event, which will take place in Stanley Park on Labour Day weekend.

Whistler resident Joanna Harrington was fined nearly $500 for an incident she reported to the RCMP, after an investigation found that she made a couple of missteps on the road.

Whistler resident Joanna Harrington was fined nearly $500 for an incident she reported to the RCMP, after an investigation found that she made a couple of missteps on the road.

The officer's unmarked SUV collided with a pedestrian in Squamish, B.C., on Tuesday night.

Official says outlook is "uncertain" and some fisheries could even face closures, as Fisheries and Oceans Canada prepares its 2018 management plans.

The RCMP officer was working but was not responding to a call.

The former leader of a Sikh temple in Surrey has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for the 2014 beating death of his wife.

The number of sales across B.C. has dipped, but prices haven't.

As many as 30 people have pitched tents outside city hall in protest of council turning down a proposed housing project in the Chase River area.

Crews were called out around 1 a.m. and the fire was quickly upgraded to a three-alarm blaze as the fire was stubborn and quickly spread to the roof.

Darrell Mussatto has served four terms as mayor.

Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million mid-size cars, including 62,479 in Canada, because the steering wheel can detach from the steering column, causing drivers to lose control of the vehicle.

A big fire damaged at least two businesses at a commercial complex in Surrey early Wednesday morning. Jordan Armstrong is live outside the complex with details.

The duo hadn't been heard from in more than a week.

Marc-Andre Leclerc and Ryan Johnson were reported missing on Wednesday.

The family of B.C. rock climber Marc-André Leclerc says he and his climbing partner Ryan Johnson are presumed dead after their gear was found in a crevasse on a mountain in Alaska, seven days after they were reported missing.

The family of B.C. rock climber Marc-André Leclerc says he and his climbing partner are presumed dead after their gear was found in a crevasse on a mountain in Alaska, seven days after they were reported missing.

Does your broker know you're part of the sharing economy? No lives were lost, but a teenage party that left a West Vancouver home in shambles should be a reminder of liability pitfalls to anyone with rental property. Or anyone with kids for that matter.

The story of 3883 Cartier St. spins out into a tangled web that includes a disgraced former real estate agent, hints of shadow-flipping and a real estate investor with a massive portfolio.