Woman’s ‘sudden death’ under investigation as homicide in Surrey
A woman's death is being investigated as a homicide in Surrey, B.C.
Crime
Apr 27
Tenants facing displacement from B.C. apartment say ‘renoviction’ protections not working
Residents of the 30 units in the Sturdee apartments in Esquimalt have been ordered to move out by September so the building's new owner can do renovations and repairs.
Politics
11 hours
Youth confinement ’cause for embarrassment,’ B.C. ombudsperson says
B.C.'s ombudsperson says the Ministry of Children and Family Development should be embarrassed by its neglect toward reducing the practice of isolating youth in custody.
Politics
Apr 23
Wildfire near Oliver, B.C., held
The fire grew to 4.37 hectares, and was discovered Saturday afternoon in the Dutton Creek area east of Highway 97. BCWS says it suspects the blaze to be human-caused.
Fire
Apr 21
Teal Jones forestry company files for creditor protection in B.C.
On Thursday, Teal Jones filed a petition for creditor protection at the B.C. Supreme Court.
Economy
Apr 28
Fruit packing company in Kelowna, B.C., fined $78K for effluent discharge
B.C.'s Environment Ministry has issued a $78,000 fine against Sandher Fruit Packers, in Kelowna, B.C. The fine stems from the discharge of effluent into a nearby ditch.
Canada
Apr 19
Wildfires spark evacuation alert for Endako, B.C.
Evacuation alerts have been issued for properties near two wildfires burning out of control in central B.C., including the small community of Endako, as fears of a long wildfire season in the province start to materialize.
Weather
Apr 22
B.C. puts up $25M for plant to help boost local milk production
The British Columbia government is contributing up to $25 million toward the expansion of a milk production plant aimed at boosting the supply of locally sourced food.
Politics
Apr 23
Evacuation order downgraded for wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.
The BC Wildfire Service said the fire was estimated at 40 hectares in size, and burning near Highway 97 south of Chetwynd, and remains listed as "out of control."
Fire
Apr 24
Regional District hosts Penticton emergency preparedness town hall
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen hosted an emergency preparedness town hall in Penticton, B.C., on Monday.
Canada
Apr 30
Ibrahim Ali: Judge rejects B.C. teen killer’s bid to have conviction tossed for delays
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has rejected an application to throw out the conviction of Ibrahim Ali for the murder of a young teen girl in Burnaby, B.C., over trial delays.
Crime
Apr 11
Recipe: Chef Ned Bell’s B.C. turkey burger
Chef Ned Bell shows how to make B.C. turkey burgers with tomato jam, mustard mayo and pickled peppers just in time for BBQ season.
Entertainment
Apr 28
B.C. plants milestone 10 billionth tree since reforestation efforts began
Forests Minister Ralston planted the milestone tree in Surrey’s Green Timbers Urban Forest Park, where B.C.’s reforestation efforts began nearly a century ago.
Environment
Apr 15
‘Tremendous help’: Hundreds of new shelter spaces coming to Abbotsford
The B.C. Ministry of Housing and the City of Abbotsford announced 220 new shelter spaces will soon be provided in the city.
Canada
Apr 26
‘Most hateful’: B.C. premier slams speech praising Hamas
Premier David Eby and others have denounced remarks at a demonstration in Vancouver where protesters chanted "long live Oct. 7," praising that day's attacks by Hamas on Israel.
Politics
Apr 29
Mass timber construction approved for more builds in B.C.
The use of mass timber in British Columbia is moving up and expanding to schools, libraries and other construction.
Politics
Apr 10
B.C. highway collision that killed 2 under investigation: police
B.C. Highway Patrol says the collision happened on Highway 5, near Clearwater early Tuesday, at 12:50 a.m.
Traffic
Apr 25
Barbershop in Bouctouche, N.B. offering free gender-affirming haircuts
Barber Jesse Mathieu decided to offer the service because of their own experiences getting their hair cut as a non-binary person.
Features
Apr 26
B.C. woman’s journey to sobriety highlights need for drug treatment
The Union Gospel Mission's Women and Families Centre houses everything in one place for someone going through the treatment journey.
Health
Apr 25
N.B., Nova Scotia governments to review school smartphone policies
The two Maritime provinces are taking a look at how to deal with the use of smartphones in schools following restrictions being imposed in other jurisdictions.
Education
Apr 30
