Skip to content

BC News

5 ways to take an affordable family vacation this summer

5 ways to take an affordable family vacation this summer

Summer is here, but that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank.
Wildfire grows, evacuation order expands to nearly 400 properties on Vancouver Island

Wildfire grows, evacuation order expands to nearly 400 properties on Vancouver Island

Nearly 400 properties on Vancouver Island, as well as a provincial park, have been ordered evacuated due to a wildfire burning out of control.
What determines if Kai-Ji Adam Lo will be found fit to stand trial?

What determines if Kai-Ji Adam Lo will be found fit to stand trial?

The Tyee sat down with lawyer Jonathan Blair for an explainer on how the Criminal Code tackles mental illness.
Police watchdog called in after man injured during Victoria arrest

Police watchdog called in after man injured during Victoria arrest

VICTORIA — British Columbia's police watchdog has been called in after a man was injured during an arrest in Victoria.
B.C. ultra-endurance athlete completes solo cycling trip across Africa

B.C. ultra-endurance athlete completes solo cycling trip across Africa

Facing wild animals, border crossings and even physical assaults, Kelowna's Nick Pelletier pedalled over 10,000 kilometres in a gruelling solo journey.
Four charged with first-degree murder in death of 19-year-old B.C. man

Four charged with first-degree murder in death of 19-year-old B.C. man

Homicide investigators in British Columbia say four men have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 19-year-old man earlier this year.
Opinion: How do politicians view democracy? It depends on whether they win or lose

Opinion: How do politicians view democracy? It depends on whether they win or lose

Amid heightened concern about the current state of democracy around the globe, we need to better understand the attitudes and motivations of politicians.
Canada Post workers vote to reject latest contract offer

Canada Post workers vote to reject latest contract offer

OTTAWA — Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation's latest contract offer. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Friday that 68.
Falling tree at Comox Lake beach kills mother, baby

Falling tree at Comox Lake beach kills mother, baby

The 26-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while the five-month-old infant was taken to hospital but died shortly after.
Freeland tells MPs she was 'dismayed' by BC Ferries' decision buy Chinese ships

Freeland tells MPs she was 'dismayed' by BC Ferries' decision buy Chinese ships

OTTAWA — Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland told MPs Friday she was "dismayed" by BC Ferries' decision to purchase four new electric-diesel ships from a Chinese shipbuilder using a $1 billion federal loan — but did not call for the loan's cancellat