B.C. judge grants shared custody of family dog in landmark ruling
The new law pertains to claims filed under the Family Law Act in B.C.'s Supreme Court for $35,000 or more, or in provincial court for disputes over $5,000.
Politics
Apr 18
First Nations launch challenge of Site C dam
A group of First Nations has filed a lawsuit over a massive hydroelectric dam proposed in northeastern British Columbia, arguing the project would have a devastating impact on their traditional land.
Dec 31, 1969
Okanagan bat watchers asked to get counting
Okanagan-based bat biologists and volunteers will soon start enjoying late nights while counting bats at maternity roosts throughout the province.
Canada
May 1
Surrey Police Service officers complained of ‘harassment’ by RCMP: court documents
The claims that Surrey Police Service officers working alongside the RCMP in Surrey were subjected to a 'toxic work environment' are contained in documents.
Canada
May 3
Surrey’s Charter claim in police transition challenge ‘radical,’ says government lawyer
A lawyer for B.C.'s Public Safety Ministry says Surrey is seeking a "radical expansion" of freedom-of-expression protections under the Charter in its dispute with the province .
Politics
May 2
B.C. drug policy shift will target vulnerable and houseless, advocates say
Advocates for drug users are raising concerns about B.C.'s request for Health Canada to empower police to step in when they see illicit drug use in public spaces.
Health
Apr 28
Top court rules on pregnant women’s benefits
The country's top court has ruled quickly and unexpectedly from the bench, siding with the B.C. Teachers' Federation in an employment dispute over maternity benefits.
Dec 31, 1969
B.C. unveils new wildfire training and education centre for Kamloops
The centre will be built at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops and will help train the next generation of wildfire firefighters.
Education
Apr 4
Surrey police battle heads to court, lawyer calls for some documents to be sealed
A B.C. government lawyer says court documents in a policing dispute with the Surrey contain allegations of harassment and bullying by the RCMP that should be kept from public view.
Apr 29
Auditor general to probe conflict of interest allegations in B.C. cleantech grant program
B.C.'s auditor general has been directed to investigate allegations of a conflict of interest involving a consulting firm that administers a provincial clean energy grant program.
Politics
Apr 8
B.C. introduces legislation targeting systemic racism in government, public service
The legislation applies to public services like hospitals, schools and courts, aiming to eliminate policies that discriminate against Indigenous and racialized people.
Crime
Apr 11
B.C.’s new short-term rental restrictions now in effect
The regulations are aimed at moving thousands of units listed through services like Airbnb and VRBO from the short-term market to the traditional rental pool.
Economy
May 1
Guilty plea in Boxing Day double stabbing in Vancouver’s Olympic Village
Sheldon Ilbegi-Asl, the man accused in a Boxing Day Facebook Marketplace robbery and attack, has pleaded guilty to the charges against him.
Crime
Apr 15
B.C. to ban drug use in all public places in major overhaul of decriminalization
The move comes amid a raging debate over the province's approach to the ongoing deadly toxic drug crisis, including decriminalization and "safe supply."
Health
Apr 26
Why Crown struggled to prove dangerous driving in crash that killed B.C. child
Seyed Moshfeghi Zadeh was acquitted of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and bodily harm in the crash that killed a 23-month-old.
Crime
Apr 10
Senior police officers say B.C. is not better off after drug decriminalization
There is more controversy surrounding the B.C. government's drug decriminalization pilot program after comments from two of the most senior police officers in the province.
Health
Apr 16
Canada’s most wanted list: Toronto suspect in fatal shooting at No. 1
A suspect wanted for a fatal shooting in Toronto has topped Canada's Top 25 Most Wanted List as $1 million in total rewards is being offered for arrests of fugitives on the list.
Crime
Apr 23
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
An iconic arm-wrestler, Canada's first Filipino immigrant's B.C. roots and an exhibit by a Vancouver graffiti artist are among the good news stories we're sharing this week.
Trending
Apr 12
Woman acquitted in heated confrontation outside North Vancouver sushi restaurant
Sylvia Lynne Taylor was charged with causing a disturbance after a video capturing a part of the August 2022 exchange circulated widely on social media.
Crime
Apr 23
RCMP charge four in connection with 2020 death of man from Blackfalds, Alta.
After four-years of investigation, RCMP have laid charges in connection with the death of Ryan James Gudwer of Blackfalds, Alta. Four individuals have been arrested.
Crime
Apr 26