BC

• Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds

  The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal upheld a $10,000 fine against a B.C. ostrich farm after its 300-plus bird flock was culled following an avian flu outbreak.

  Canada

  Jan 17
  
• New chronic wasting disease case confirmed in deer near Jaffray, B.C.

  A deer harvested near Jaffray, B.C. has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, a fatal neurological disorder that affects deer, elk, moose and other cervids.

  Canada

  Jan 10
  
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• Possible coastal flooding in B.C.’s south coast, Environment Canada warns

  Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of possible coastal flooding this weekend in southern British Columbia.

  Canada

  Jan 3
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• ‘Really challenging issue’: Many B.C. communities still at high risk for flooding

  Floodwaters recede in Abbotsford, but Highway 1 remains closed; experts warn more rain, landslides and repeated flooding risks due to climate change.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2025
• Officials says no contamination of a B.C water system after train derailment

  Tests show no contamination in Kamloops Lake’s water after 80,000 litres of aviation fuel spilled in a Nov. 1 train derailment near Cherry Creek, B.C., officials say.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2025
• B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu loses court fight to take over Hudson’s Bay properties

  Judge rules Ruby Liu can’t take over former Hudson’s Bay leases, citing doubts about her experience and business plan despite her $69M bid.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2025
• Third arrest made in connection with B.C. ostrich farm

  Tensions escalated at a British Columbia ostrich farm this week as RCMP arrested a man for allegedly breaching a CFIA quarantine zone.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2025
• BCGEU and province to enter non-binding mediation in bid to end labour dispute

  The union representing striking public service workers across British Columbia has agreed to enter non-binding mediation with the province in their labour dispute.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2025
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• “Not out of the woods yet,” BC Wildfire Service warns of very dynamic fire situations

  Over 35,000 lightning strikes since Wednesday have sparked 65 new wildfires across B.C., prompting evacuations and a state of emergency near Cameron Lake.

  Fire

  Aug 2, 2025
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• B.C. to bear brunt of structural losses due to wildfires and floods

  A first-of-its-kind study in Canada has revealed that building new homes in flood and wildfire-prone areas could cost billions and threaten affordability.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2025