British Columbia - CBC News

If you’re looking for something to do and want to learn more about First Nations culture, you might want to consider attending one of the many powwow's happening around B.C this summer.

A First Nation in B.C.'s Interior is blocking access to the R.W. Bruhn Bridge construction site along the Trans-Canada Highway in Sicamous, B.C., over the alleged exclusion of its workers and businesses from the government-funded infrastructure project.

A Maple Ridge city councillor has taken a leave of absence after being charged with six criminal offences, including assault and firearm-related charges. Ahmed Antar Yousef Mohamed is facing four counts of assault, one count of pointing a firearm at another person and one count of unsafe storage of a firearm.

Drier, warmer weather in much of British Columbia last month has contributed to an early melt, raising concern for widespread drought this summer, the province's latest snowpack and water supply bulletin says.