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
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
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
Speed-limiting devices to be required in B.C. commercial vehicles
Commercial vehicles in B.C. will soon be required to have speed-limiting technology installed, according to the B.C. government.
Canada
Apr 3
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
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. 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
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
Data shows BC NDP with hefty cash advantage heading into 2024 election
Data released by Elections BC on Monday showed the New Democrats raised more than $4.5 million in donations in 2023, from more than 15,619 donors.
Politics
Apr 8
B.C. home sales slide almost 10% in March
The B.C. Real Estate Association says the province saw 6,460 residential unit sales in the Multiple Listing Service systems last month, a 9.5 per cent decline from March 2023.
Canada
Apr 15
Kelowna to host Canadian Country Music Awards in 2025
According to the CCMA, this will be the third time Country Music Week will be hosted in B.C., but the first time in the Okanagan.
Canada
Apr 16
B.C. introduces legislation recognizing Haida Gwaii Indigenous title
The B.C. government says legislation formally recognizing the Haida Nation's Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii was introduced in the legislature Monday.
Politics
Apr 22
Bear pictured carrying garbage bin in Summerland, B.C.
Resident takes to social media, posts photos of the hungry bear in Summerland, B.C.
Environment
Apr 9
‘Second chance’: B.C. humpbacks, researchers feature in ‘Planet Earth’ episode
Humpback whales on the B.C. coast and the researchers who study them are featured in a new episode of 'Planet Earth III.'
Environment
Apr 22
Free monthly Naloxone kit training offered in Vernon, B.C.
Since the province declared the toxic drug crisis a public health emergency in on April 14, 2016, over 14,000 deaths have been recorded as a result.
Canada
Apr 21
Major encampment cleanup in Kelowna, B.C. well underway
The cleanup is expected to take a couple of days to complete, and the rail trail will be closed to public traffic as the work continues.
Canada
Apr 16
Task force to tackle concerns about drugs in B.C. hospitals, health minister says
The move comes amid concerns about the presence of weapons and drugs raised by the B.C. Nurses' Union, and the circulation of a leaked health authority memo dealing with drug use.
Health
Apr 8
B.C. government criticized for lack of funding for medications, rare conditions
The report stated that when medications were covered, B.C. allocated only $257 dollars per person, compared to the Canadian average of $442.
Health
Apr 16
Fashion photoshoot empowers adults with disabilities in Memramcook, N.B.
The executive director of Eco Vision Memramcook, a social enterprise that employs adults with intellectual disabilities, hopes the photos will be empowering.
Features
Apr 11
