B.C.

B.C. semi driver hits four cars, now faces drunk driving charges: police
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. — Police are recommending criminal charges of impaired driving against the driver…

B.C. falls behind in meeting needs of seniors as population grows, says advocate
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s seniors advocate says the province is falling behind in meeting the…

B.C. First Nation to develop salmon hatchery with Fisheries Department
VANCOUVER — The Tsilhqot’in National Government in British Columbia says it has formed a “historic…

‘Should never have happened’: Indigenous man’s braids cut off in Edmonton hospital
EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services says it has taken a number of steps to better…

Passenger from B.C. had 10 kg of Christmas-wrapped meth: New Zealand border agency
VANCOUVER — New Zealand’s border agency says a woman is in custody after arriving on…

Eight-year-old killed after crash with snowplow near Castlegar, B.C.
CASTLEGAR, B.C. — Police in British Columbia’s southern Interior say a crash between an SUV…

Rustad says he expects defiance in B.C. Conservative ranks amid row over core values
VICTORIA — John Rustad says he expects a spirit of defiance and for free speech…

LGBTQ+ groups pushing for speedy court process, halt to Alberta transgender bill
EDMONTON — LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they’re working as quickly as possible to ask a…

B.C. selects nine wind power projects to boost energy supply by eight per cent a year
VANCOUVER — British Columbia has given the green light to nine wind energy projects to…

State memorial for former B.C. premier Horgan open to the public, requires tickets
VICTORIA — Anyone wishing to attend the upcoming provincial state memorial service for former premier…

Saskatchewan hockey player recovering after neck gashed by skate during game
ESTERHAZY, Sask. — Hockey player Jonathan Jenson says he was sitting on the bench when…

Swift’s daily impact on Vancouver may have exceeded 2010 Games, says industry figure
VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift’s three-night run at BC Place, closing out the pop star’s global…

Taylor Swift ends her ‘beloved Eras Tour’ in Vancouver, after glittering global run
VANCOUVER — Is it over now? For Vancouver and Taylor Swift fans around the world…

Prince George Taylor Swift fans rent car after flight to Vancouver cancelled
VANCOUVER — Devout Taylor Swift fan Carol Hansson was in Prince George, B.C., on Thursday…

Environment Canada issues more than a dozen weather warnings in B.C.
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says freezing rain and flurries are set to hit parts of…