B.C.

Man arrested for allegedly running police blockade in B.C.
A man accused of crashing into a police car while trying to evade a blockade…

‘Like my big brother’: Survivor of Banff rockfall says friend who died saved him
A survivor of a rockfall last week in Banff National Park is remembering his 33-year-old…

Suspended BC nurse had relationship with another vulnerable patient
The "inappropriate" relationship dates back 20 years.

Suspension for BC lawyer who punched 80-year-old in the face
Just before the punch, the lawyer was sitting on the hood of the senior's classic Corvette.

Possible heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail in parts of B.C.’s southern Interior
Environment Canada is warning residents of parts of British Columbia’s southern Interior of possible heavy…

Life sentence with no parole for 12 years for killer of Mission, B.C., man
ABBOTSFORD — The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says a man arrested for murder in January…

B.C. Public Safety Minister says program funding targets repeat violent offenders
SURREY — Public Safety Minister Garry Begg says the provincial government is boosting funding for…

Wildfire of note downgraded in B.C., remains burning out of control
A recent soaking of rain in northeastern British Columbia has helped to remove the one…

BC elementary teacher who spanked Grade 1 child suspended
She's been teaching for almost 30 years.

Man seen ‘speeding toward’ dolphins in B.C. waters fined $5,000
PORT HARDY — A man seen speeding on a Jet Ski towards a pod of…

B.C. coroner won’t call inquest into death of woman, hit by police anti-riot rounds
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s chief coroner is taking the unusual step of not calling an…

B.C. Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Forest Practices Board says a two-year investigation has found outdated rules…

Two major wildfires in northeast B.C. downgraded after rain, leaving one fire of note
The BC Wildfire Service says recent rain in the province’s central Interior and northeast has…

Canadian Food Inspection Agency finds rare disease at B.C. commercial pigeon premises
CHILLIWACK — Canada’s food inspection agency says it has uncovered a case of Newcastle disease…

B.C. government won’t fund drug for rare disease for nine-year-old girl
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will no longer fund an expensive drug…