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'Outrageous,' says B.C. Premier Eby, who blasts Conservative leader's first question

'Outrageous,' says B.C. Premier Eby, who blasts Conservative leader's first question

VICTORIA — John Rustad's first question in British Columbia's legislature as the leader of the provincial Conservative Party prompted a stern rebuke from Premier David Eby, who accused him of picking on children and families.
Okanagan, Shuswap wildfires caused $720M in insured damage: report

Okanagan, Shuswap wildfires caused $720M in insured damage: report

'This year's wildfire season has broken all records in terms of the amount of land burned and damage caused to homes and businesses in B.C.'
Plan to penalize BC Ferries for missed 'core-service' sailings, details next year

Plan to penalize BC Ferries for missed 'core-service' sailings, details next year

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is planning to penalize BC Ferries when it cancels "core-service" sailings due to staffing shortages after a summer of travel chaos for passengers.
B.C. disaster response outdated and inaccessible for evacuees: ombudsperson report

B.C. disaster response outdated and inaccessible for evacuees: ombudsperson report

VANCOUVER — Emergency support programs for disaster evacuees in British Columbia are outdated, under-resourced, inaccessible and poorly communicated, according to a report by the province's ombudsperson.
Charge laid in Vancouver Chinatown war memorial vandalism

Charge laid in Vancouver Chinatown war memorial vandalism

Larry George Carlston is accused of multiple mischief charges involving vandalism in various parts of Chinatown.
Post-secondary Mini Fair at NPSS

Post-secondary Mini Fair at NPSS

NPSS hosted a post-secondary mini fair last week in Fort St. John.
2023 World Religions Conference brings discussion to DC

2023 World Religions Conference brings discussion to DC

Faith and Well-Being: Nurturing Mental Health & Resilience.
Theft of $100K worth of jewelry at Nanaimo mall was planned operation, say police

Theft of $100K worth of jewelry at Nanaimo mall was planned operation, say police

The suspects broke through an exterior mall entrance and went directly to the store, where they broke through a security gate, say Nanaimo RCMP
Mask mandates make their return to British Columbia

Mask mandates make their return to British Columbia

Medical masks will be required to be worn in patient care areas in health care facilities, programs, and services.
Case against Coquitlam man accused of killing cop back in court next month

Case against Coquitlam man accused of killing cop back in court next month

PORT COQUITLAM — A judge at Port Coquitlam Provincial Court adjourned the matter against Nicholas Bellemare to Nov. 7 by video.
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