British Columbia news

Fans and listeners of CBC Victoria celebrated two decades of stories and local news on the island’s airwaves over the weekend.

"I have fun going to work every day. Everybody's different, I prefer going to work. I like what I do and so I just keep doing it."

Ninety years ago today, one of the most successful businessmen in Canadian history was born. Linda Aylesworth sat down with Jimmy Pattison to talk about his very humble beginnings and the drive that keeps him going strong into his tenth decade.

While B.C. dairy farmers are unhappy with the new trade deal reached with the United States and Mexico, the average consumer won't see much of an impact, says one expert.

An extension of the Millennium Line to the University of British Columbia would cost around $3 billion dollars, has no funding commitments and wouldn't be operational for nearly a decade.

Canada's farmers say the new trade agreement with the U.S. and Mexico will be devastating for the country's dairy industry.

An evacuation alert has been issued for residents near the site of a landslide that occurred in northern B.C. Drone footage shows how the landslide has impacted the area

It’s never too early to get your child interested in science or math. Chris Ferrie, quantum theorist and author, sits down with Sonia Sunger to discuss his new book that aims to get babies interested in science.

After a year of negotiations, Canada has finally reached a new trade deal to replace NAFTA. Paul Haysom has reaction from British Columbians.

Police have released surveillance video of the suspect in an attack at a Tim Horton’s in New Westminster.

Police allege he also kicked and punched another customer, who tried to stop him from harassing restaurant staff.

Surrey's chief election officer says he has "sufficient cause to suspect illegal activity" around the mail ballot process in the leadup to the Oct. 20 municipal election.

Surrey's chief election officer says he has "sufficient cause to suspect illegal activity" around the mail ballot process in the leadup to the Oct. 20 municipal election.

Fortin says local dairy farmers will take a hit because Canadian farmers don't follow the global price of milk.

The physical wounds have healed, but a Surrey, B.C., couple are still grappling with what they experienced one year ago at the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

The slide happened in the Old Fort area, northwest of Prince George, and near a gate to the Site C hydroelectric project.

Bruce Hayne with Integrity Now says that if elected mayor of Surrey, he'll hire 160 additional police officers over the next four years.

A man accused of setting a string of arsons has pleaded guilty to some of the charges.

In a pair of side letters to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which representatives from the three countries agreed to in principle Sunday, Canada and the U.S. agreed that wine sales on B.C. supermarket shelves would no longer be limited to just offerings from within the province.

In a pair of side letters to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which representatives from the three countries agreed to in principle Sunday, Canada and the U.S. agreed that wine sales on B.C. supermarket shelves would no longer be limited to just offerings from within the province.

The British Columbia government is expanding the bighorn sheep hunt in part of the Cariboo region at the same time it targets the animals' natural predators to protect two herds in a move one conservation group is calling "astounding.''

The British Columbia government is expanding the bighorn sheep hunt in part of the Cariboo region at the same time it targets the animals' natural predators to protect two herds in a move one conservation group is calling "astounding.''

Vice President of Population Oncology at BC Cancer Dr. John Spinelli explains the breast cancer rates in British Columbia and how effective screening impacts the rates. He tells Global News how BC Cancer is trying to make mammograms more accessible to communities that have traditionally lower screening rates.

Whitecaps team president Bob Lenarduzzi joins Sonia Sunger to talk about the club firing coach Carl Robinson, and where they go from here.

The deal is part of I Love Transit week, running Oct. 1-5.

The driver and a 15-year-old passenger were thrown from the vehicle. It's believed that neither had been wearing seatbelts.

Both have been watching the pipeline debate unfold and say the only path forward is together.

During the last round of municipal elections, Lumby residents weren't able to vote. Their entire council was acclaimed.

The owners of two cheetahs in the West Kootenays are seeking an exemption to the province's Wildlife Act so they can keep their beloved pets, despite drawing international attention after one of them escaped three years ago.

The owners of two cheetahs in the West Kootenays are seeking an exemption to the province's Wildlife Act so they can keep their beloved pets, despite drawing international attention after one of them escaped three years ago.

The driver remained at the scene and is co-operating, say police.

Police are asking any witnesses to give them a call.

The fire broke out at around 1:30 a.m. Monday at Cedarwood Place, a seniors' rental housing facility on Granville Avenue near Minoru Boulevard.

B.C.'s anti-gang agency says it advised the Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch about two River Rock Casino employees arrested in a raid on a suspected illegal gaming house in Richmond last spring.

B.C.'s anti-gang agency says it advised the Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch about two River Rock Casino employees arrested in a raid on a suspected illegal gaming house in Richmond last spring.

As the smoke of heated NAFTA talks clears, here's a look at what will be included in a trade deal between the three countries — and what that could mean for Canadians.

With many new pipeline projects stalled, oilpatch producers are increasingly turning to rail to transport their product — resulting in an eight-fold increase in the volume transported on Canada's railways since 2012.

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A landslide has damaged the only road that provides access in and out of a small community of about 30 homes northwest of Prince George, B.C.

A dog is recovering from an apparent poisoning after he consumed something off a rock while on a walk with his owner in North Vancouver. Tanya Beja reports.

The $40-billion LNG Canada project could be announced as early as Monday amid reports that Shell and its partners have inked a deal. Julia Foy reports.

The massive Norwegian Bliss glided into port at Canada Place today amid calls for a second terminal that would make access for bigger cruise ships easier.

A Whistler pet owner whose dog got caught in a common household item is sharing his story in the hopes it will help prevent future tragedies. Kristen Robinson reports.

Police officers from across the province marched to the legislature for the ceremony, honouring the 125 officers who have lost their lives in active service.

Saanich Police are investigating after receiving a report of a man forcing himself into a home in the 700 Block of Paskin Way.

Police officers from across the province and beyond marched from downtown Victoria to the lawn of the legislature to honour the 125 officers who have lost their lives in active service in the province.

Metro Vancouver is facing a rainfall warning, while B.C. mountain passes could get a dump of snow.

From Oct. 1 through March 31, drivers are required to use snow tires on most B.C. highways.

The $40-billion project would be the single largest infrastructure investment in B.C.'s history.

A Victoria woman says the B.C. government hasn’t made good on a promise to introduce a system that could limit spending by severe gambling addicts like her because provincial governments have become increasingly dependent on gambling revenues.