British Columbia news

A Nanaimo, B.C. couple is bringing the “stone soup” fable to life with a volunteer-run soup kitchen operating seven nights a week. As Abigail Bimman reports, it’s a soothing solution to help addicts heal.

In an email, Health Canada spokesperson Maryse Durette said opioids are legitimate medications that help alleviate pain, and a recall may not be needed.

The suspects didn't actually manage to take anything but the alleged break-in did leave the casino with a big cleanup job.

The provincial government unveiled its plan to reduce emissions this week and, while many of the elements are being praised, some British Columbians are concerned about what the changes will mean for businesses.

It is going to be an unfamiliar sight for many Metro Vancouver detached home owners when they open their B.C. Assessment letter in January, learning that home values have gone down.

Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including the Vancouver Aurora Festival.

Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province starting December 7th.

Three people are being cared for by Emergency Social Services after a chimney fire in their home spread to the home's attic.

Eight businesses have so far signed up for the initial launch of Surrey's Inadmissible Patrons Program.

Eight businesses have so far signed up for the initial launch of Surrey's Inadmissible Patrons Program.

Parts of Metro Vancouver could see snow on Friday, according to a special weather statement from Environment Canada.

Wet, cold weather is on its way to Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, according to Environment Canada.

A Nanaimo, B.C., couple brought the stone soup fable to life, running a soup kitchen out of their backyard seven nights a week.

Canadian alpine ski racer Manuel Osborne-Paradis has been released from a Calgary hospital and will continue his recovery from a broken leg suffered in training at the season-opening World Cup men's downhill at Lake Louise, Alta.

"It's very important that we have these facilities for families and in particular for youth", said Annis.

A family in Barriere have been hospitalized after a carbon monoxide leak. Neetu Garcha has more.

British Columbia Securities Commission: Securities Market Fee Changes To Support Stronger Enforcement And Regulatory Innovation  Exchange News DirectThe British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) is increasing fees to bolster the commission's ability to carry out its mandate to protect investors and ...

The report said the homeless man "fully recovered" from the shooting but does not describe the nature of his injuries.

The high school’s leadership class teamed up with community groups and businesses to make the event a success.

Travel expert Claire Newell outlines tips for flying during the busy holiday season.

The Inadmissible Patrons Program will be rolled out at eight restaurants and bars.

Green Group: British Columbia's Climate Plan Can't Afford LNG Projects  OilPrice.comThe province of British Columbia, which has just unveiled an ambitious emissions-cutting plan, cannot afford any more liquefied natural gas (LNG) export ...

Ben Korving has won MP Nathan Cullen's 'Create Your Canada' contest, which encourages constituents to submit ideas for a private member's bill.

Harper Yungwirth with Tractor Foods shows Sonia Sunger options for easy sides for upcoming holiday parties and Christmas dinner.

An entire family has been airlifted from Barriere, B.C., to a hospital in Vancouver on Thursday morning after a carbon monoxide leak in their home.

19 WHL players named to Team British Columbia for 2019 Canada Winter Games  Western Hockey LeagueLed by 2018 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft fifth overall selection Logan Stankoven (Kamloops, B.C. / Kamloops Blazers) British Columbia will take aim ...

Dr. Bruce Campana, one of the physicians who treated the people poisoned Wednesday, said he's aware of at least 17 previous cases of carbon monoxide poisoning in the past few weeks.

The B.C. Ambulance Service said two ground ambulances and two air ambulances were dispatched to a home in Barriere, B.C., just before 7:30 a.m. PT on Thursday.

Victoria city council is considering a proposal to make public transportation free to children under the age of 18.

An all-party committee that oversees the financial management of B.C.'s legislature met Thursday afternoon, in the midst of an ongoing mystery that saw the building's top two officials placed on administrative leave while police conduct an investigation.

An all-party committee that oversees the financial management of B.C.'s legislature met Thursday afternoon, in the midst of an ongoing mystery that saw the building's top two officials placed on administrative leave while police conduct an investigation.

An all-party committee that oversees the financial management of B.C.'s legislature is set to meet Thursday, in the midst of an ongoing mystery that saw the building's top two officials placed on administrative leave amid a police investigation.

RCMP found the man asleep at the helm with an open liquor bottle nearby — and said the man was so intoxicated, he had to be hospitalized after his arrest.

RCMP found the man asleep at the helm with an open liquor bottle nearby — and said the man was so intoxicated, he had to be hospitalized after his arrest.

The Capital Regional District is installing a 19-kilometre pipe to convey residual solids from the new sewage treatment plant at McLoughlin Point in Esquimalt to the Hearland landfill in Saanich. The planned route would see part of that pipe buried under Grange Road, which is lined with trees including Garry oaks.

The Northern Bear Awareness Society says unseasonably warm weather and residential waste availability is affecting bears' winter sleep habits.

The head of the Bank of Canada says the negative impacts of low oil prices that have struck Western Canada will reverberate across the entire national economy.

Best Buy Co Inc (BBY) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp  Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp raised its stake in Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:BBY) by 9.7% during the third quarter, according to its most ...

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Sells 35,834 Shares of Marriott International Inc (MAR)  Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lowered its position in Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) by 27.1% during the third quarter, ...

Burnaby Fire Department says there was a gas leak at K-Bro Linen Systems on Enterprise Street late Wednesday.

A Vancouver art teacher who told a female student to "stop acting like a little bitch" and assured another she would get good marks because she's "good looking" has been suspended from work for one week.

A Vancouver art teacher who told a female student to "stop acting like a little bitch" and assured another she would get good marks because she's "good looking" has been suspended from work for one week.

A group of East Vancouver residents are calling on the city to reject a rezoning application that would see two brand new houses removed to make way for an even larger multi-unit housing development.

In an effort to increase students' concentration and hopefully academic marks, a small school in rural Alberta has doubled the number of recess breaks.

Many groups are lauding the government’s Clean B.C. greenhouse gas reduction plan announced Wednesday but some advocates, academics and even the opposition are questioning how the province will meet its targets while also embracing liquefied natural gas.

CleanBC climate plan boosts British Columbia’s signal for renewable fuel use and production  EIN NewsAdvanced Biofuels Canada lauds the Government of British Columbia for its new climate plan, with critical role for low-carbon renewable fuels.

The K-Bro Linen Systems warehouse in Burnaby was evacuated around midnight after a natural gas substation ruptured.

The K-Bro Linen Systems warehouse in Burnaby was evacuated around midnight after a natural gas substation ruptured.

British Columbia details plan to shift homes, cars to clean energy  Net NewsledgerThe Western Canadian province says it will cut carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030, largely by shifting to renewable energy. VANCOUVER – (Reuters) ...

It's official: the City of Vancouver is now a vocal supporter of ridesharing.