BC

• ‘We want to see results, now’: Hundreds of B.C. nurses march in Vancouver

  The BC Nurses’ Union organized a rally Wednesday to hold the government accountable for its promises to deal with shortages and highlight ongoing staffing and workload issues.

  Health

  May 31
  
• B.C.’s new e-bike rebate program sparking interest at Kelowna bike shop

  Rebates will be available to B.C. residents over 19, and will be based on a person’s income, ranging from $350 to $1400.

  Consumer

  May 30
  
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• Top golfers from across the province compete in PGA of BC Tournament of Champions in Kelowna

  A pair of golfers from Vancouver's Point Grey Golf and Country Club looked to continue their reign, after winning back-to-back championship titles at event.

  Sports

  May 29
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• Evacuation order, alert issued for Donnie Creek wildfire burning north of Fort St. John

  The Donnie Creek wildfire is an estimated 135,991 hectares as of Saturday evening, according to the BC Wildfire Service. It is burning roughly 160 km north of Fort St. John.

  Fire

  May 28
• B.C. woman on a mission to ensure air conditioning to vulnerable seniors

  When Willy Marten put up a Facebook post asking for volunteers to help donate or deliver units, one of her neighbours didn't hesitate.

  Weather

  May 28
• Early snowmelt a trend in Western Canadian mountains: study

  Leaner snowpack in Western Canada and United States mountain ranges is causing drier summers and increasing wildfire risk, says a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder.

  Environment

  May 28
• B.C. Premier David Eby announces byelection date for two vacant ridings

  B.C. Premier David Eby has set a date for byelections in two vacant ridings, noting voters are usually looking to relax and spend time with their families in late July and August.

  Politics

  May 27
• BC Cattlemen’s Convention returns to Vernon with focus on next generation of agriculture

  From robotic pesticide sprayers to drones that can help with seeding and fertilizing, there is no shortage of high-tech farming equipment at this event.

  Economy

  May 27
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• B.C. repeat offender who hit 19-year-old woman with a pole to be sentenced

  For his sentencing hearing, Mohammed Majidpour pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon, theft under $5,000 and arson damaging property.

  Crime

  May 26
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• B.C. government offers new e-bike rebate program, experts warn of using safe bikes and batteries

  The B.C. government is launching a new rebate program to allow residents to save up to $1,400 dollars towards the purchase of a new e-bike. The program launches June 1.

  Canada

  May 26