Skip to content

BC News

The rainbow conundrum at UVic: Crosswalk refresh no simple paint job

The rainbow conundrum at UVic: Crosswalk refresh no simple paint job

UVic has said any repainting of the rainbow crosswalk will have to wait until it holds conversations with staff, faculty and students. It’s spending $24,000 on those consultations
Read more >
First Nation wants to bring Granville Island style development to Ladysmith

First Nation wants to bring Granville Island style development to Ladysmith

Stz’uminus First Nation due to take over leases at the end of the year
Read more >
Kamloops set to pass bylaw banning drug use in public spaces

Kamloops set to pass bylaw banning drug use in public spaces

Kamloops is one of several municipalities moving to prohibit drug use in public spaces after decriminalization took effect in B.C. earlier this year.
Read more >
Campbell River man sentenced to four years for dangerous driving in deaths of two Americans

Campbell River man sentenced to four years for dangerous driving in deaths of two Americans

“What happened here is utterly appalling, all the more so because it was totally avoidable,” judge tells Kyle Rodney O’Callaghan, 33, who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving
Read more >
West Kelowna woman takes firefighter for dinner to say thanks for saving their home

West Kelowna woman takes firefighter for dinner to say thanks for saving their home

After putting the word out on social media, Marnie Endersby eventually connected with West Kelowna firefighter Sean Minchin, who was the lone firefighter in the now-iconic photo.
Read more >
B.C. uncle acquitted after girl says she made up allegations

B.C. uncle acquitted after girl says she made up allegations

The girl gave a lengthy statement to Kamloops Mounties on May 18, 2022, detailing months of sexual abuse.
Read more >
B.C. premier breaks ground on second hospital, cancer centre at cost of $2.88 billion

B.C. premier breaks ground on second hospital, cancer centre at cost of $2.88 billion

SURREY, B.C. — A long-awaited and often promised second hospital for the City of Surrey took a step closer toward reality Tuesday with Premier David Eby announcing the completion of construction of the new facility by 2029.
Read more >
Giant gnome unscathed after downed power line sparks fires on Saanich farm

Giant gnome unscathed after downed power line sparks fires on Saanich farm

A power line came down when it was clipped by a falling cottonwood tree at Galey Farms on Monday evening, sparking small, scattered fires
Read more >
Squamish Access Society's novel solution to the 'Call of Nature’

Squamish Access Society's novel solution to the 'Call of Nature’

No outhouse in sight? Squamish rock climbers can now access human waste WAG bags. 
Read more >
B.C. expects to offer COVID and flu shots beginning in October

B.C. expects to offer COVID and flu shots beginning in October

Health Canada approval of the new COVID vaccine might come as early as this week
Read more >