Union warns of growing burnout, reliance on uncertified teachers amid B.C. staffing crunch
Burnout and a growing reliance on uncertified educators are among the consequences of B.C.'s growing teacher shortage, according to the B.C. Teachers' Federation.
Education
Mar 18
Cat-cloning a success for B.C. woman
"Bear was the smartest cat, the smartest animal, I've ever had and I just wanted his genetic material to continue on ad infinitum," said Kris Stewart of Kelowna, B.C.
Canada
Mar 21
B.C. to hold companies accountable for ‘public health harms’ caused
In hopes of addressing public safety concerns, B.C. Premier David Eby and B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma will be holding an announcement on Thursday.
Canada
Mar 14
FortisBC accused of ‘greenwashing’ in B.C. lawsuit
An environmental group is suing natural gas utility FortisBC, accusing it of "greenwashing" its product through advertising, making the company seem more environmentally friendly.
Environment
Mar 26
VPD reports dramatic drop in drug seizures since B.C. decriminalization began
Vancouver police are reporting a major decrease in the number of drug seizures officers have conducted since B.C. implemented its decriminalization pilot project.
Crime
Mar 26
Wildfire near Lumby, B.C. being held
Fire crews in the North Okanagan are dealing with an early start to the wildfire season, fighting a blaze in the Creighton Valley area, near Lumby.
Fire
Mar 17
Husband charged with wife’s homicide in Abbotsford, B.C.
The husband of an Abbotsford, B.C., woman who died due to fatal stab wounds has been charged with second-degree homicide. The police investigation continues.
Crime
Mar 17
B.C. approves new model of Taser for police use
British Columbia has approved the use of an updated Taser weapon for officers around the province to use as a less-lethal weapon during police confrontations.
Mar 25
Unseasonably warm airmass continues to topple B.C. temperature records
Environment Canada reported that 23 records have been toppled as an unseasonably warm airmass continued on Monday.
Weather
Mar 19
B.C. millionaires donate $92M to foundation
British Columbia millionaire Eric Peterson is preparing to do something he's never been comfortable with — ask other very rich people for money.
Environment
Mar 14
4 in hospital after crash near Mission, B.C.
The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on Hawkins Pickle Road in the Dewdney neighbourhood.
Canada
Mar 20
Fire ban coming for Prince George, northeastern B.C.
Effective March 28, Category 2 and Category 3 fires will be banned across the Prince George Fire Zone, a massive area that essentially covers the entirety of northeastern B.C.
Weather
Mar 21
N.B. finance minister says tax cuts are coming, but not necessarily in the budget
Finance Minister Ernie Steeves will deliver his sixth budget on Tuesday and says it won't include any splashy, election-style spending commitments.
Canada
Mar 18
T-shirt weather: Pre-spring warmup forecast for South and Central B.C.
Unseasonably warm weather is forecast to hit southern and central B.C. starting Thursday.
Weather
Mar 12
B.C. wine industry at a crossroads after ‘catastrophic’ losses
After two consecutive winters with widespread crop losses due to cold weather, B.C. wine producers are having to rebuild and reimagine the future.
Canada
Mar 15
Vernon, B.C. philanthropists host Easter fundraiser to support community
Once a week, instead of furniture, the Packman Moving & Labour Services moving truck is loaded up with warm meals, coffee and goodies to help feed people.
Lifestyle
Mar 20
Alberta spending $1.9B on roads, highway upgrades in 2024
The transportation minister said the work is part of a three-year, $8.1-billion capital plan and hopes the amount inspires confidence amongst the construction industry.
Politics
Mar 22
B.C. weather: More daily weather records set in Interior
In all, five communities set new records, with Osoyoos being the province’s and nation’s hot spot at 20.4 C.
Weather
Mar 21
Surrey, B.C. schools close to in-catchment students and more are expected
The pressure from rapid growth is so strong that kindergarten registration is exceeding the available capacity at Latimer Road Elementary School in Cloverdale.
Education
Mar 19
Highway 97 tourism centre in Summerland, B.C. up for sale
The Summerland Chamber of Commerce, which owns the building, and District of Summerland, which owns the land, have agreed to put the centre and land up for sale.
Traffic
Mar 21