Ride BC Transit for free in these communities this Earth Day
BC Transit hopes to encourage travellers to switch to transit to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment
Apr 22
Busy long weekend travel expected in B.C.’s South Coast
Easter long weekend is always a busy time from taking a plane to a ferry, many will be travelling for their long weekends in B.C.'s South Coast.
Canada
Mar 28
B.C. patients forced to travel need more financial support, advocates say
Every year thousands of patients living in rural communities must travel from their homes to major centres where specialized care exists, often facing steep out of pocket costs.
Health
Mar 19
B.C. cancer travel charity says it has been left out of provincial funding
Since 2002, Angel Flight of British Columbia has been transporting patients from Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast to appointments in Vancouver and Victoria.
Health
Mar 20
Avalanche risk, potential delays on Trans-Canada Highway from B.C. Interior to Alberta
Motorists traveling in B.C. along Highway 1, from the Shuswap to the Alberta border, are being warned to prepare for changing avalanche conditions.
Weather
Mar 15
B.C. wildfires: Travel ban concerns raised, group says more data needed
A letter to the province said last year’s four-day ban came at the height of tourist season, resulting in millions of lost economic dollars.
Canada
Feb 22
Outdoor pet areas added to two more BC Ferries vessels
BC Ferries has added outdoor pet areas to two more of its vessels, bringing the total to six.
Traffic
Apr 23
BC Transit takes cue from ride-share apps, launches on-demand services in Kelowna
As promised this time last year, BC Transit is bringing 'on-demand' bus service to Kelowna's Crawford neighbourhood. The service will be launched at the end of this month.
Canada
Apr 18
Vancouver Island resident setting sail with $18M lottery win
Lotto Max winner Sharon Fraser of Ucluelet, B.C., says she plans to buy a new car and property with her $18-million windfall. She’s also an avid sailor and has travel ideas.
Canada
Mar 12
Body found in creek near Big White, police launch homicide investigation
'We can confirm it is being investigated as a homicide,' RCMP said. 'The investigation is in its preliminary stages, with no identified risk to the public.'
Crime
Apr 22
Heavy traffic on BC Ferries with more than 350K passengers expected over long weekend
The ferry company has added 26 sailings on the key route between Swartz Bay in Victoria and Tsawwassen in the Lower Mainland over the Family Day weekend.
Traffic
Feb 16
‘A huge deal’: International superstar Diljit Dosanjh in Vancouver to launch concert tour
One of the world's biggest international superstars is coming to Vancouver on Saturday for what is expected to be a record-breaking concert.
Entertainment
Apr 26
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
Funding shortfall puts B.C. lakes at risk of invasive mussels
The fight to keep invasive mussels from damaging B.C. lakes and waterways got some financial support this week, but it falls short of what's needed, officials say.
Environment
May 2
First humpback whale calf of season spotted near Victoria
The calf, estimated to be around three and a half months old, was spotted with its mother, nickednamed Black Pearl, in the Haro Strait last week.
Environment
Apr 24
‘Young child’ dies after falling through ice near Williams Lake
Police said a UTV was travelling on Tyee Lake but broke through the ice and that a 'young child' died.
Crime
Mar 25
Okanagan Connector: Icy conditions, crashes led to temporary overnight closure
DriveBC said the Okanagan Connector was closed around 12 a.m. Friday following a vehicle incident. The road reopened two hours later, but motorists were told to expect delays.
Traffic
Mar 29
‘Hurts like hell’: B.C. blind woman says a taxi refused her service due to her guide dog
Four-year-old Acura is Kovacs' guide dog and they've been partners for two years. 'She's funny, she's very perky, she's very very good in a harness, very obedient,' Kovacs said.
Health
Apr 8
Richmond man wins $58M in first-ever Gold Ball Jackpot 6/49
The BC Lottery Corporation announced Hao Ping Chung won the massive prize on Friday.
Canada
Mar 22
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