PoCo mayor says ‘no’ to provincial jump as unite-the-right merger talk rages
After news emerged Brad West was being courted to help bring together the fractured right wing of B.C.'s provincial politics, he says he's decided the time wasn't right.
Politics
May 16
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
B.C. Conservative leader pledges not to ‘reopen the abortion debate’
The leader of the BC Conservatives has issued a statement pledging "not to reopen the abortion debate" after one of his MLAs appeared to suggest motherhood begins at conception.
Politics
May 9
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
BC Hydro to dismantle decommissioned natural gas power plant in Port Moody
The Burrard Generating Station is 62 years old and, until it was decommissioned in 2016, served as a backup power source for B.C.'s hydroelectric grid during low water years.
Economy
May 14
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
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
Crown appealing acquittal in dangerous driving crash that killed B.C. child
The BC Prosecution Service is appealing the not-guilty verdict for a man charged in a tragic crash that killed a Vancouver child.
Crime
May 7
Livestream stunt: B.C. man accused of deliberately driving into ocean appears in court
Jawad Fawwaz is charged with mischief under $5,000 for allegedly driving his car into the ocean off Rocky Point Park on March 4.
Crime
May 13
Lawyer says man involved in fatal B.C. hit-and-run shouldn’t spend time behind bars
Marcel Genaille, 37, pleaded guilty last year to leaving the scene of an accident without stopping to offer assistance in the 2021 crash that left James "Mark" Peters dead.
Crime
May 15
New ballistics lab set up in Saskatoon to aid firearm investigations: province
The new process can decrease pre-trial time in court, increase knowledge about on illegal firearms used for crimes and strengthen ongoing investigations.
Canada
May 13
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
Before- and after-school care to be available in 3 B.C. districts this fall
Schools in Chilliwack, Nanaimo-Ladysmith and Nechako Lakes will use existing space as well as district resources and staff to provide care without additional pickups and dropoffs.
Education
May 14
White Rock murder suspect appears in court
Dimitri Nelson Hyacinth was seen in Surrey Provincial Court, where his council requested to put over a hearing for another three weeks.
Crime
May 23
Closing arguments begin in B.C. trial of man accused of driving into residential school march
Richard Manuel is charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, after the RCMP alleges his vehicle made "contact" with four people during the June 4 march in Mission, B.C.
Crime
May 23
Dr. Bonnie Henry justified in extending vaccine mandate for health-care workers, judge says
Justice Simon Coval ruled that while the orders did violate Charter Guarantees of Conscience and Religion, the infringement was reasonable to protect public health.
Health
May 14
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
Ontario warns Toronto Public Health to drop drug decriminalization application
Ontario has warned Toronto Public Health's top doctor to drop the city's drug decriminalization application with Health Canada.
Canada
May 16
