British Columbia news

For months, FortisBC has been urging British Columbians to conserve gas after an Enbridge pipeline burst in October. Now, the company says, extra conservation is no longer required and customers can resume regular use.

Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre relased 7 seal pups back into the water at Iona beach in Richmond.

The former site of a modernist mansion that was torn down without the owner's signed approval could be formally declared a nuisance after Vancouver city councillors meet this week.

(Aired Nov. 30) The new mayor of Vancouver sits down with Richard Zussman on Focus BC to discuss his first month in office and some of the issues he’s facing heading into 2019.

Northern BC is one of BC’s best-kept ski secrets. In this region you’ll find deep powder, welcoming communities, and quirky personalities!

The B.C. Conservation Service says a 2-year-old boy was attacked by a cougar near Mission on Monday

The B.C. Conservation Service says a 2-year-old boy was attacked by a cougar near Mission on Monday

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart has unveiled the recommendations of an emergency task force aimed at reducing opioid deaths in the city, including providing illegal drug users with a clean supply.

Earlier this month, members of Parliament voted against an amendment to C-86 brought forward by the Conservatives to ensure parents would be entitled to 12 weeks of leave following the death of a child.

Monday manhunt nets one suspect; seven vehicles damaged in police chase.

Jesse is currently in the care of the BC SPCA and he needs a forever home! Jesse is a loveable dog who is currently in the care of the Vancouver SPCA and he can even sing! An ideal owner would be someone who likes to exercise as Jesse is only a year old.

Cascade Falls Regional Park is closed after a two-year-old boy was attacked by a cougar on Monday afternoon.

Five hottest British Columbia news stories of 2018  Western InvestorWestern Investor's most-read stories, from dual-agency regulation to new and expanded residential real estate taxes.

A man believed to be responsible for 11 bank robberies in Metro Vancouver is behind bars.

It's part of Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart's campaign promise to establish an emergency task force for the city.

B.C.’s housing market is stuck in a mild recession and may stay that way for a while. A new report from Central 1 Credit Union says to expect a sharp decline in sales.

Drinking and driving laws in B.C. and across Canada changed overnight, meaning the laws have become stricter. Kyla Lee, founder of the Canadian Impaired Driving Lawyers Association, explains what the new rules entail.

Follow along as Michael Newman explores our BC! If you’re looking for a family-friendly getaway with great people, and amazing skiing- Terrace is the place to be. #exploreBC

Vancouver has moved a step closer to allowing people to enjoy a beer or wine on the beach. The Park Board has approved a feasibility study into allowing alcoholic beverages in certain areas – but as Paul Johnson reports, it could be a while yet before booze on the beach actually happens.

UBC Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Eli Puterman explains how your body deals with stress and how exercise can help combat that. He explains why exercise is vital during times of stress.

British Columbia's housing market is in the middle of a mild recession and that’s not expected to change any time soon, according to a new housing forecast report.

​Three weeks after striking postal workers were forced back to work, Canada Post says it has caught up on most parcel delivery backlogs that had been created by rotating walkouts, and normal holiday delivery service guarantees have been restored.

The 'Sicko Mode' rapper will return to Canada next spring for three shows in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.

Pacific Empire expands copper-gold interests in British Columbia  MINING.comThe Vancouver-based miner consolidated a land position of over 90 square kilometres in the Babine copper-gold porphyry district in central British Columbia.

Jiulian Resources gets permit to drill BC's Big Kidd property  MINING.comJiulian Resources (TSX-V: JLR) announced that it has received a five-year area-based permit from the British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum ...

"As to when a pilot project might be in place, it's much too early to tell, " said Demers.

Public safety is at risk, Coun. Jack Hundial said

No major damage reported, but lots of power outages in B.C.'s big wind storm Monday evening.

Central 1 Credit Union linked what it calls a "mild" recession to the latest mortgage stress test rules and provincial regulations in B.C.

A Vancouver-based environment charity is readying itself to go back to court if — or they believe when — the federal government re-approves the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

New, stricter legislation enacted Tuesday gives officers more authority when screening drivers for alcohol in hopes of reducing impaired driving and deadly collisions on Canada's roads.

For decades, Sharon and Bram have entertained Canadian children with songs such as Skinnamarink and Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar? Now, in their mid-to-late 70’s, they’re wondering what happened to thousands of dollars owed to them for the B.C. leg of their final national tour.

Environment Canada said to expect 40 to 50 cm of snow through Tuesday night, before tapering off Wednesday morning.

Environment Canada expects up to 50 centimetres of snow for the highway between Hope and Merritt by Wednesday.

British Columbia clears Brucejack expansion  Creamer Media's Mining WeeklyThe Brucejack mine, in British Columbia, has received approval to increase its production rate to 3 800 t/y, TSX- and NYSE-listed Pretium Resources reported on ...

A winter storm warning was issued for the Coquihalla Highway on Monday night with upwards of 50 cm of snow expected before the storm passes on Wednesday. 

RCMP in Revelstoke are asking for more information about a crime spree that took place overnight Monday between 4 and 8 Streets east of MacKenzie Avenue.

Said a lawyer working behalf of some Ford Focus and Fiesta owners in a class action, "there’s a potential settlement in the works. We haven’t seen anything of that settlement yet."

One person has been rescued after their vessel started taking on water between Sidney and Portland Island on Monday night.

One person has been rescued after their vessel started taking on water between Sidney and Portland Island on Monday night.

Surrey city council passed its operating budget in a 5-4 vote on Monday night.

Senior meteorologist Kristi Gordon says this weather system is very different from Friday's, and much more likely to hit.

B.C. is poised to break yet another record for tourism in 2018.

Police in Greater Victoria are on the hunt for the suspect or suspects in two serious sex assaults within hours of each other. As Kylie Stanton reports, one victim was attacked in her own home while the other was accosted in a park.

The Monday, December 17, 2018 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

In an unusual year end interview, B.C.’s RCMP boss is reflecting on a very challenging 2018, where women fit in the force and the future of policing in Surrey. Catherine Urquhart reports.

Some owners of certain Ford Focus and Fiesta models are highlighting the need for greater consumer protection as they await the Canadian court-approved settlement of a class action over an alleged design defect in the dual clutch. Anne Drewa reports.

Conservationists are calling for a halt to all logging in one of Vancouver Island’s last old-growth forests until the B.C. government releases the results of an investigation into timber practices. Linda Aylesworth reports.

The Vancouver Park Board is set to vote Monday night on a motion that would direct staff to study the possibility of allowing people to drink beer and wine on the city’s public beaches. Paul Johnson reports.

The Canadian Transportation Agency has revealed the proposed new air passenger rights’ rules it intends to start enforcing next year, but as John Hua reports, critics say the new regulations regarding compensation for delays will fail to take off.