Bc Latest News

• Police called to daylight shooting in Langley

  Shots rang out on Willoughby Way near Meadows Edge Park in Langley on Monday evening. Images from the scene show a black BMW SUV surrounded by police vehicles.

  Crime

  Jul 7
• Meet the 10-year-old B.C. opera singer taking the arts world by storm

  The young, classically trained singer is taking the performing arts world by storm and has already stacked up an impressive resume. 

  Entertainment

  Jul 7
• ‘High probability of extinction’: Urgent plea for action to save southern resident orcas

  A new report says a population of endangered killer whales off the coast of British Columbia and Washington state is showing no sign of recovery under the current conditions.

  Environment

  Jul 7
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• Cowichan Valley transit strikers reject mediator’s proposals

  The union representing striking transit workers in the Cowichan Valley says its members have rejected a provincial mediator's recommendations to end a five-month labour dispute.

  Jul 7
• Suspect in violent Mount Pleasant robbery released

  James Chartrand, 60, is accused of demanding money and threatening a Mount Pleasant shopkeeper as she closed up her family store last September.

  Crime

  Jul 7
• WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 7

  Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.

  News

  Jul 7
• 7-month-old puppy becomes sick and dies after swimming in Merritt-area lake

  Dr. Adrian Walton told Global News that runoff from farm and dairy operations can get flushed into some of the local streams. When the weather is hot, algae blooms can occur.

  Environment

  Jul 7
• After vandals cause $458K in damage, New West mulls plan to protect Pier Park

  A portion of Westminster Pier Park has been cut off from the continuous riverfront esplenade for more than three years due to an active development site.

  Crime

  Jul 7
• B.C. residents spending less in the U.S. by an ‘astonishing’ amount: report

  In-person spending in Washington state declined 47 per cent compared to the same period in 2024, according to the report released by Vancity on Monday.

  Economy

  Jul 7
• FIFA 2026 impacts to shutter Lower Mainland courts for nearly a month

  As a result of World Cup impacts, the Vancouver, New Westminster, Abbotsford and Chilliwack law courts will be virtually shut down between June 12 and July 8, 2026.

  Jul 7
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• Crews scour Thompson River after international student swept away in Kamloops

  Police say the man entered the Thompson River to retrieve a volleyball and was caught in the undercurrent and swept away.

  Jul 7
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• Transport committee votes to study BC Ferries’ $1B loan for Chinese-built ships

  "Outsourcing Canadian jobs is always wrong, and it's even worse when we have these unjustified steel and aluminium tariffs," Conservative MP Dan Albas said.

  Canada

  Jul 7
• The battle for the soul of the BC Conservatives

  Dave Sharkey still remembers how he felt about the future of the Conservative Party of B.C. when he was part of the delegation that marched in the 2022 Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade.

  Politics

  Jul 7
• Robert Pickton was fatally stabbed with broken broom handle, investigation reveals

  The fatal assault of the convicted serial killer led to a probe that found that inmates routinely had access to objects that could be used as weapons.

  Crime

  Jul 7
• Teen dies in cliff-diving incident at Devil’s Ladder on Comox Lake

  Nearby paddleboarders found the young man and attempted CPR before firefighters arrived. The teen later died in the hospital, police confirmed.

  Canada

  Jul 7
• Palestine flag removed from ‘sacred mountain’ Stawamus Chief

  The First Nation had requested those responsible to come and remove the flag, calling their plea not politically motivated, but rather an ask to respect the sacred mountain.

  Canada

  Jul 7
• Wildfire near Kelowna airport prompts evacuation order for some residents

  RCMP warned of the wildfire on Sunday afternoon, saying the blaze was affecting the area and officers were conducting "tactical evacuations" of homes.

  Fire

  Jul 7
• Flights resuming at Kelowna airport after airspace closure due to wildfire

  Kelowna RCMP is asking residents near Kelowna International Airport to be ready for a possible evacuation due to a nearby wildfires.

  Canada

  Jul 6
• Man recovering from injuries after ‘defensive’ grizzly bear attack in B.C.

  A grizzly bear attack in northern B.C. that left a man with non-life threatening injuries has been deemed 'defensive in nature' and no efforts are being made to capture the bear.

  Canada

  Jul 6
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• Recipe: Vanilla yeasted waffles

  If you are looking for a way to get more protein in your life then this yummy breakfast (or anytime) recipe will fit perfectly into your routine!

  Lifestyle

  Jul 6
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• City of Vancouver considers 30 km/h speed limit on minor streets

  Vancouver City Council will soon consider lowering speed limits on side streets to 30 km/h in an effort to reduce serious crashes and deaths

  Canada

  Jul 6
• B.C. cabinet minister says she’s ‘fortunate’ to have just half a dozen death threats

  B.C. infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says she won't be deterred after a blast at her office and highlights growing concerns over safety for elected officials.

  Politics

  Jul 5
• Blue Jays top prospect Arjun Nimmala making waves and history in Vancouver

  Arjun Nimmala was born in Florida to Indian immigrant parents and is already regarded as one of the top prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

  Sports

  Jul 4
• Industrial trawlers have scoured an area larger than Ireland off B.C. coast, group says

  Kevin Lester, a geographic information systems specialist who worked on the project, said the idea came about due to the decline of species off the B.C. coast.

  Environment

  Jul 4
• Frustration in B.C. as extortion suspects released 1 day after high-profile arrests

  Police announced two arrests related to the extortion racket, but RCMP confirmed Friday that the suspects have already been released without charge.

  Crime

  Jul 4