British Columbia news

The CUPW and Canada Post are not negotiating as both sides wait for the federal government to appoint a mediator-arbitrator.

British Columbia details plan to shift homes, cars to clean energy  Reuters CanadaThe Western Canadian province of British Columbia on Wednesday outlined the first measures it will take to cut carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030, ...

In just a few years, the Surrey Food Bank's clientele has changed drastically. Executive director Feezah Jaffer says it's gone from mostly people on assistance and seniors to an explosion of refugees and new immigrants.

The highway is shut down between First Avalanche Gate and the Sunshine Valley.

The highway is shut down between First Avalanche Gate and the Sunshine Valley.

Canadian outdoor retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op is trying to tap into the hearts and wallets of the transgender community, which is often neglected by mainstream advertising and marketing.

Stakes Winner Counterforce Retired To Road's End Farm In British Columbia - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportStakes winner Counterforce will enter stud for the 2019 season at Road's End Farm near Abbotsford, British Columbia. The 5-year-old son of two-time leading ...

Premier Horgan discusses some of the potential impacts climate change is having on the province of British Columbia.

BC NDP Leader John Horgan lays out some of the details of the Clean BC plan and how it will affect the province going forward.

FortisBC says the new five-day gas supply forecast is a way to keep customers up to date on the shortage situation as the mercury continues to dip.

British Columbia has introduced a comprehensive carbon emissions reduction plan that will make the province the "cleanest jurisdiction in the world."

In May 2018, floodwaters poured into the Gem Theatre in downtown Grand Forks, swamping the seats and covering the stage.

CKNW was broadcasting throughout the day from the rooftop room at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, sharing stories from recipients who have benefited from the fund, and encouraging listeners to phone-in with their pledges.

The band's first-ever North American headlining tour will include stops in Toronto and Vancouver.

Chef Thierry Busset of Thierry Chocolates gives Sonia Sunger some inspiration for holiday baking.

Get Connected Media’s Mike Agerbo shows Sonia Sunger some Apple products that are topping Christmas wish lists this year.

There are many similarities between the past popularity of cigarettes and the current vaping trend, says Dr. Chris Carlsten, director of UBC's Occupational Lung Disease Clinic and a professor of respiratory medicine.

The City of Vancouver has extended the hours of its warming centres amid a spell of cold weather.

Vancouver Island University is launching a program specifically for children caught up in the opioid crisis.

Lifestyle Contributor Kristina Matisic gives us low cost gift ideas for everyone on you holiday shopping list

Another cold morning across the south coast, and Vancouver has extended the hours of its warming centres.

British Columbia's Budding Wine Scene  Wine Enthusiast Magazine OnlineIt may surprise you that grapes survive and thrive in British Columbia's climate. And they produce exceptional wines you'll want to look out for.

Sonia Sunger learns about the unique program that has helped hundreds of high school students transform their lives. Take a Hike Foundation CEO Gordon Matchett and Grade 12 Student Hannah Kennedy explain what the program is all about.

Crown has begun closing arguments in the complex trial of six men facing a variety of charges including kidnapping, aggravated assault and two counts of manslaughter.

Landlords will be required to offer displaced tenants the chance to temporarily move out during a renovation without their lease ending or their rent increasing. 

Canada halts large tanker traffic on the British Columbia coast  Tanker Shipping and TradeCanada has enacted the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act which bans tankers carrying cargoes of 12500 tonnes or more of crude oil or persistent oils from calling at ...

B.C. has unveiled its long-awaited clean climate plan, outlining the province’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the province by offering tax breaks for home retrofitting and zero-emission vehicles.

Premier John Horgan, Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver are expected to speak at noon.

Grouse opens Wednesday. Cypress opened Monday.

Canada: Fruit growers in British Columbia facing challenges  FreshPlazaFreshPlaza is the number one portal for the *fresh* produce industry, offering the latest news, job advertisements, pricewatching, and photo reports.

The Mayor says over a dozen new towers are being built in the City Centre area.

The deadline to cast ballots for B.C.'s referendum on electoral reform is Dec. 7 at 4:30 p.m. PT. Elections BC says nearly 40 per cent of the ballots have been returned so far.

McDonald writes the new mayor and council are now proposing that no additional members be added next year, given their intention to transition to a municipal police force.

He was last seen November 30.

British Columbia Mining Linked with Human Rights Violations for Alaska Tribal Nations  EarthjusticeTribal nations of Southeast Alaska have called on an international body to take action in preventing human rights violations related to the ability to practice their ...

When a Vancouver couple went for a run in Olympic Village Sunday, they got more than they bargained for when they spotted two garbage cans floating in Hinge Park Creek.

The Wild beat the Canucks 3-2 with a trio of power-play goals.

A type of Eat Smart packaged salad has been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.

When you're young enough to be the grandson of most voters, you get a few quips on the campaign trail.

When you're young enough to be the grandson of most voters, you get a few quips on the campaign trail.

A growing trend at some Surrey schools has administrators stepping in to clamp down on food delivery services like Skip the Dishes.

A growing trend at some Surrey schools has administrators stepping in to clamp down on food delivery services like SkipTheDishes.

A Toronto doctor and Halifax lawyer say it's time Canada's health minister takes power opioids away from doctors.

Each day, Environment Canada launches 62 weather balloons. But the balloons and their electronic payloads simply fall to Earth afterward, with no attempts made to recover them. An expert says the organization has a responsibility to at least try to pick up the garbage and recycle the electronics and batteries.

British Columbia Government Failed to Adequately Estimate Money-Laundering Scandal's True Magnitude  Casino ReportsBritish Columbia Attorney-General David Eby stated the public deserves to know the real reasons for the RCMP probe's failure.

Victory for Vancouver renters as city council votes on a motion protecting them from renovictions and aggressive buyouts

Archive footage shows the Totems taking on the Canucks in December of 1967.

Vancouver city council unanimously passed a motion Tuesday evening that aims to protect renters by making it more difficult for landlords to "renovict" them.

Leaders from several north-coast B.C. First Nations say if the Senate doesn't approve a bill barring super-sized oil tankers from the region, their thriving but fragile marine-based economies will die.

New numbers on Metro Vancouver home sales are more evidence that the real estate market is cooling significantly. Sarah MacDonald reports.