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
‘Give it our best shot’: Efforts resume to save stranded orca calf on B.C. coast
The two-year-old Bigg's killer whale is trapped in the same tidal lagoon near Zeballos where its mother died on Saturday after becoming stranded by low tide.
Environment
7 hours
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. surpasses goal of $10-a-day childcare spaces
More than 930 childcare spaces have been moved into the program in March and April. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a press conference on Thursday morning in Vancouver.
Politics
8 hours
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
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
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
Clandestine shatter lab busted in rural B.C. town: RCMP
A clandestine laboratory used for the production of shatter, a chemically concentrated extract from cannabis, was busted by RCMP in rural Beaverdell.
Crime
7 hours
Trudeau promises $1B loans to expand child care centres
Justin Trudeau says the government plans to provide more than $1 billion in low-cost loans, grants and student loan forgiveness to expand child care across Canada.
Canada
8 hours
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
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
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
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