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First Nations launch challenge of Site C damA 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
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B.C. Conservatives scraps appearance by leader, citing potential election callThe new interim leader of the British Columbia Conservatives will face reporters Tuesday as he works to reconstruct the Opposition caucus after weeks of upheaval.CanadaSep 22
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B.C. government cancels Vancouver overdose prevention siteThree months ago, the government announced the site at 900 Helmcken Street in Vancouver, prompting backlash from residents, businesses, and the City of Vancouver.PoliticsAug 24
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Top court rules on pregnant women’s benefitsThe 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
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Most CentreBC MLAs rejoin Conservatives as snap provincial election calledB.C. Premier David Eby dropped the writ for a snap provincial election on Tuesday, citing U.S. President Donald Trump's attack on workers as a reason for the vote.PoliticsSep 22
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Two more B.C. Conservatives quit caucus citing ‘Alberta separatist’ hirings by Findlay'I remain a conservative. My principles have not changed,' MLA Donegal Wilson said. 'What has changed is my confidence in Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s leadership.'PoliticsSep 2
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Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in AlaskaTwo pilots and six passengers had been on board, according to Clint Johnson, the National Transportation Safety Board's Alaska region chief.U.S. NewsAug 21
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A look at Manitoba’s first safe consumption site 1 week after openingThe concept has sparked a stark divide between some who view it as a valuable harm reduction tool and others who believe it promotes drug use.Aug 18
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3rd member of BC Conservative Party quits to sit as independentRosalyn Bird announced that she is walking away from the Conservatives, joining MLAs Ian Paton and Peter Milobar as recent defectors.PoliticsAug 25
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BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay says she’s ‘not going anywhere’Her speech at the UBCM comes amidst a summer series of scandals that saw nine BC Conservative MLAs quit the party, many citing issues with Findlay’s leadership.PoliticsSep 17
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After passing Bill 5, Ford government asked staff for suggestions on how to use lawThe spring 2025 sitting of the legislature was dominated by Bill 5, a law that would allow cabinet to designate areas where provincial and municipal laws could be suspended.CanadaSep 17
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B.C.’s Eby says NDP would tax new, unsold condos, raise speculation, vacancy feesHe pointed to what he said was a "damming" report from Real Property Data that estimates thousands of unsold units worth $4.4 billion currently sitting empty across Metro VancouverPoliticsSep 25
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Vancouver Whitecaps continue chase for historic fifth Canadian Championship titleThe journey continues Wednesday when the 'Caps host fellow Major League Soccer side CF Montreal in the first leg of a two-game semifinal series.SportsSep 1
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MLA Peter Milobar leaving BC Conservative Party, will sit as IndependentIn a statement, Milobar said that since 2017, he has been entrusted by the residents of Kamloops and the surrounding area to be their voice in Victoria.PoliticsAug 14
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Osoyoos Band seeks return of sacred sites in discussions with B.C. governmentAfter years of negotiations, the Osoyoos Band is working with the province of British Columbia on a land claim swap that could re-draw where the reserve starts and endsCanadaJul 17
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Photos of Bald Range fire near Summerland show aggressive wildfire growthThe Bald Range wildfire near Summerland sparked at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and exploded in size to 9,500 hectares by Saturday morning.FireAug 8
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Wildfire breaks out in Belcarra Park near Port Moody, AnmoreThe Coastal Fire Centre says the fire is burning in Belcarra Park and is an estimated 0.8 hectares in size as of Wednesday afternoon.FireAug 5
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Kelowna asks Ottawa to help shut down the downtown’s supervised consumption siteMayor Tom Dyas has written to the federal health minister asking that the facility’s 2027 renewal be denied.CanadaSep 3
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Trump’s White House ballroom must stop construction: U.S. appeals courtIn a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals sided with historic preservationists who sued to stop construction of the 8,400-square-metre ballroom without congressional approval.U.S. NewsAug 7
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Woman airlifted to hospital after bear attack near Whistler, B.C.A woman was airlifted to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a bear attacked a group of hikers in the backcountry near Whistler, B.C.CanadaSep 5