B.C.

Bridge over Okanagan Lake in B.C. reopens after bomb scare, fire in van
KELOWNA, B.C. — Police have reopened a bridge across Okanagan Lake in the B.C. Interior…

Feds giving $663M for Metro Vancouver transit, but funding woes remain: TransLink CEO
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — The CEO of Metro Vancouver’s transit operator says he’s grateful for…

Former Calgary councillor accused of lying on travel expenses guilty of fraud
CALGARY — While serving as Calgary city councillor, Joe Magliocca claimed he was hosting and…

How little birds wearing tiny backpacks can help us solve big problems
White-throated sparrows teach each other new songs on migration stop-overs. Dainty Tennessee warblers make unexpectedly…

One driver dead at scene of multi-vehicle crash on Metro Vancouver bridge
SURREY, B.C. — The Surrey Police Service says one driver is dead and others have…

Canadian ice climbers bring thriving, nascent sport to world championship in Edmonton
Even with a torrent of blood flowing from his mouth, knowing several of his teeth…

If you use stimulants, talk to your doctor about heart health
People with heart disease who use cocaine or methamphetamine are at higher risk of death…

Three things you need to know about wildfires in B.C.
Wildfire season is never really over. When infernos subside in one region, they begin somewhere…

TSB investigators deployed after boat crash and sinking near Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it has deployed a team…
Victoria garbage truck driver delivers fire to fire department
VICTORIA — The driver of a garbage truck in Victoria is being hailed for his…

U.S. tariff threat adds urgency for B.C.’s energy independence: minister
VANCOUVER — The looming prospect of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province’s…

Vancouver mayor plans freeze on new supportive housing in Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a plan to revitalize the city’s troubled…

Man charged with murder in B.C. shooting that left one dead, another injured
DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder in a shooting…

Payments to shortchanged caregivers of kids with disabilities satisfy B.C. watchdog
VICTORIA — British Columbia ombudsperson Jay Chalke says he’s satisfied the provincial government has fixed…

Advocate tells B.C. inquest that home-share providers are burnt out, need better pay
BURNABY, B.C. — The independent advocate in charge of helping adults with developmental disabilities navigate…