British Columbia news

For Sharmarke Dubow, a refugee from Somalia, the Victoria municipal elections over the weekend were a groundbreaking day — he cast a vote for the first time and was elected city councillor.

Premier John Horgan is expected to call a by-election in British Columbia much sooner than the six months he is allowed under the rules.

FortisBC is warning customers that the gas pipeline explosion earlier this month will reduce natural gas supply between 20 and 50 per cent of normal levels going into the winter.

The federal government says it will monitor underwater ship noise in British Columbia's Salish Sea to help develop measures to support the recovery of endangered southern resident killer whales.

VANCOUVER – The federal government says it will monitor underwater ship noise in British Columbia’s Salish Sea to help develop measures to support the recovery of endangered southern resident killer whales. Terry Beech, parliamentary secretary to the transportation minister, announced the measures Monday as his government is set to face new scrutiny of the impacts...

A local businessman raised thousands to try to get a needle buyback program off the ground, but Northern Health says programs like these are often ineffective and can even be harmful.

'Accountability is a must,' says investigative journalist Mohamed Fahmy, of his friend Jamal Khashoggi's killing.

Canada Post workers have started rotating strikes in some Canadian cities, including Victoria. Neetu Garcha has more on what this means for B.C., including the proportional representation referendum.

Homicide investigators have been called in after Wesley Dean Rideout died following an assault in Surrey this weekend.

Sydney is an 8 year old girl with a seizure disorder. She uses a manual wheelchair, and is dependent on her caregivers for all daily living activities. Earlier this year, Mark Madryga helped Variety surprise Sydney and her family with a Sunshine Family Van. The van will give Sydney the freedom to go wherever she...

Few Lower Mainland cities saw more than 40 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots this weekend to decide their new local governments, according to preliminary election results.

The outcome of the Dutch appeal could impact whether the accused, Aydin Coban, will be extradited to Canada.

Anida Magaya, 42, was found dead on Oct. 5.

We're kicking off our third-annual Variety Week on Global BC today, highlighting stories from children and families around the province who have been helped by Variety.

Police say they are still in the evidence-gathering phase.

Jon James McMurray, originally from Calgary, was found dead Saturday.

Jon James McMurray, originally from Calgary, died Saturday while performing the stunt above the B.C. Interior.

Officers have been cleared of wrongdoing in a deadly police shooting at the Departure Bay ferry terminal in Nanaimo, B.C., this spring.

Kennedy Stewart says the 19 cannabis outlets that have played by the city's rules should be given preference under the new legal framework.

“This was a tragic isolated incident involving members of the same family and our deepest condolences go out to the family of Anida Magaya,” says Corporal Frank Jang of IHIT.

Victoria is joining Edmonton, Windsor and Halifax in the rotating strikes.

Vancouver was far from the only close race — and far from the closest.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has begun a series of rotating strikes in four cities after negotiators failed to reach a last-minute deal Sunday evening.

Geophysicist and disaster researcher Mika McKinnon talks about the latest series of quakes to strike B.C. and what could have caused them.

Michael Newman talks to one of the families that has benefited from the work done by Variety, the Children’s Charity, and gives a preview of what to expect for the third annual Variety Week.

"We're pleased that, overall, communities around the province rejected these candidates," says Glen Hansman, president of the B.C. Teachers Federation.

Neetu Garcha breaks down the effects people could see now that postal workers are striking, including delivery of proportional representation ballots and online cannabis orders.

'Yeah I think we have momentum," says Burnaby city councillor Joe Kiethly. 'And I think people are getting the idea that the Green party is a sensible party that will listen to you.'

As part of her Magic Moment on the 2018 Show of Hearts, Ainsley received a Bike from Variety BC. The new bike will help strengthen Ainsley’s core and her legs. We catch up with Ainsley and her mom Mary as they take Ainsley’s new wheels for a spin around the park.

Earthquake seismologist Dr. John Cassidy with Natural Resources Canada talks about the latest earthquakes to strike B.C. and what you can do to prepare for the next one.

For years, Darren Ross Noddle harassed his former grade school classmate. He showed up at her office unannounced, sent her lewd emails and strange packages, and even filed a lawsuit against her.

For years, Darren Ross Noddle harassed his former grade school classmate. He showed up at her office unannounced, sent her lewd emails and strange packages, and even filed a lawsuit against her.

Three relatively strong earthquakes were recorded Sunday night in the Pacific Ocean off Vancouver Island. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 6.6 magnitude quake about 260 kilometres west of Tofino, followed by a 6.8 tremor and then a third measuring 6.5.

Shelley Beyak of Abbotsford, B.C. hasn't spoken her children, Mia, 9, and Liam, 8, since they were taken to Beirut in March, without her knowledge or consent.

Shelley Beyak of Abbotsford, B.C. hasn't spoken her children, Mia, 9, and Liam, 8, since they were taken to Beirut in March, without her knowledge or consent.

Shelley Beyak of Abbotsford, B.C. hasn't spoken her children, Mia, 9 and Liam, 8, since they were taken to Beirut in March, without her knowledge or consent.

For the first time, Jackie Norman was able to thank her former teacher, Fred Worsfold, for giving her a second chance at life. Produced by reporter Abigail Bimman and editor Frank Boldt.

For the first time, Jackie Norman was able to thank her former teacher, Frank Worsfold, for giving her a second chance at life. 

The earthquake's location was pegged at 208 kilometres west-southwest of Port Alice, and 478 kilometres west of Vancouver.

A series of three large earthquakes struck off the coast of British Columbia late Sunday, followed by three smaller ones early Monday morning.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 has struck off British Columbia, the United States Geological Survey said.

A series of three large earthquakes have struck off the coast of British Columbia, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The union representing 50,000 Canada Post employees has begun a series of rotating strikes.

The union representing 50,000 Canada Post employees has begun a series of rotating strikes in four cities.

British Columbians will soon start receiving mailed ballots for a chance to vote in a referendum that could change the provincial voting system.

The person was reportedly wing walking near Westwold, B.C., around 4:30 p.m. when the plane lost control and he fell off the wing, RCMP said. T

Sky Helicopters, the company that owns the helicopter, says passengers and crew are safe, and it's working with Transport Canada to review the situation.

Independent Kennedy Stewart narrowly winning in Vancouver but Ken Sim, who came in second place, is still refusing to concede. Grace Ke reports.

A Langley man has taken restoring old vehicles to a whole new level. It’s not classic cars he works on but World War Two tanks. He has seven of them.

A retired firefighter who has never served on council beats out long-term serving Mayor Derek Corrigan. Kristen Robinson reports