Skip to content

BC News

Musqueam sign agreement with YVR-based company on training

Musqueam sign agreement with YVR-based company on training

ABCoast said an agreement with a First Nations band is part of the 'path to truth and reconciliation.'
Safety board says flaw in rail found, but not fixed before 38 cars derailed in B.C.

Safety board says flaw in rail found, but not fixed before 38 cars derailed in B.C.

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says a defect in a railway track was found nine days before 38 Canadian National Railway cars derailed in northern British Columbia but it wasn't fixed.
CN train derails in North Van near Squamish Nation Eslhá7an

CN train derails in North Van near Squamish Nation Eslhá7an

Two rail cars were affected in the derailment that occurred near Mosquito Creek and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation’s) Eslhá7an (Mission 1).
Children's plush robes recalled due to fire hazard

Children's plush robes recalled due to fire hazard

The critter style robes were sold across Canada at Urban Kids stores
B.C. Ferries extends schedule changes due to staffing shortage

B.C. Ferries extends schedule changes due to staffing shortage

Anticipating staff shortages in the months ahead, B.C. Ferries has extended until June 22 schedule changes to three of its routes in order to maintain reliable service.
Police arrest suspect in alleged stair shoving incident, say Vancouver police

Police arrest suspect in alleged stair shoving incident, say Vancouver police

Vancouver Police say they have arrested a suspect one day after releasing a video that shows a man being pushed down a flight of stairs at a city transit stop.
Pickleball players banned from Victoria park for making a racket

Pickleball players banned from Victoria park for making a racket

The noise from pickleball “is an irritant,” acknowledges the head of the Victoria Regional Pickleball Association, noting studies have suggested the sound is the equivalent of cars passing on a street. “But it doesn’t break any noise bylaws.”
First Nation heads to court Monday to assert claim to portion of Nootka Island

First Nation heads to court Monday to assert claim to portion of Nootka Island

The Nuchatlaht claim covers provincial Crown land that contains Nuchatlitz Provincial Park at the northwest tip of the island, as well as lands granted as private forest tenures to companies such as Western Forest Products.
Victoria police establishes 'access points' ahead of planned COVID protests

Victoria police establishes 'access points' ahead of planned COVID protests

Victoria police say they are limiting vehicle access to the neighbourhood near the British Columbia legislature ahead of anticipated protests against COVID-19 measures.
Vancouver Coastal Health issues raw oyster alert after dozens sickened by norovirus

Vancouver Coastal Health issues raw oyster alert after dozens sickened by norovirus

Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a warning after dozens of people fell sick from eating raw British Columbia oysters.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks