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B.C. man faces impaired driving charges over crash that killed Good Samaritan
The 80-year-old man from Red Deer, Alta., whom family identified as Patrick Hare, had stopped to help a woman whose minivan hit a power pole on Vancouver Island on March 2.
Power restored for thousands on Boxing Day after storms hit southwest B.C.
Environment Canada lifted all heavy rainfall and strong wind warnings for B.C. on Boxing Day, after storms wreaked havoc, leaving thousands of people without power on Christmas.
Ferries cancelled as southwest B.C. hit with storm on Christmas Day
Ferries have been cancelled between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island as a windstorm slams into southwest B.C. on Christmas Day.
Storms with high winds forecast to hit B.C. coast this week
Environment Canada issued wind warnings across B.C.'s southern coast Monday, warning strong winds will begin in the evening.
Parade of storms set to hit B.C.'s coast this week
During the week of Christmas several storms are set to hit the entirety of B.C.'s coast, affecting everything from the small islands to Vancouver and Victoria.
To deal with a doctor shortage, this B.C. city has decided to start paying them directly
A new clinic opening early next year on Vancouver Island has a different structure it hopes will help attract and retain family doctors amid B.C.'s ongoing physician shortage.
Former B.C. youth support worker found guilty of sexually assaulting boy, 14, in government care
The worker was warned multiple times about the inappropriateness of his relationship with the teen, according to the decision from the B.C. Supreme Court.
B.C. adds 7 coastal ferry routes to health-care travel program
The B.C. government added seven coastal ferry routes to the program that finances the travel of Indigenous, rural and remote patients to receive health care outside their communities.
B.C. man wins hotly contested Stick of the Year contest with piece of driftwood from Cowichan Valley
A piece of driftwood from Vancouver Island has narrowly won the title of "Stick of the Year" in an inaugural contest that saw thousands of votes cast for competitors from around the world.
B.C. ministry singles out Oak Bay, West Vancouver for not meeting housing targets
B.C.’s housing minister says he has written letters to two B.C. municipalities that have fallen short of one-year housing targets.
B.C. police watchdog investigating apparent suicide of officer charged with sexual assault
British Columbia's police watchdog says it is investigating the apparent suicide of a Vancouver Island police officer, who was found dead shortly after he was charged with sexual assault.
B.C. police officer dies by suicide after being charged with sexual assault, police sources say
CBC News has learned that a Central Saanich Police Services officer charged with sexual assault on Tuesday has died. Several police sources say Matthew Ball died by suicide.
2 Central Saanich police officers arrested and charged with sexually assaulting same woman
Two officers with the Central Saanich Police Service (CSPS) have been arrested and charged with sexual assault after an investigation by Vancouver police, the VPD said Tuesday at a news conference.
Bin-busting bears in Tofino and Ucluelet making quick work of bear-resistant garbage cans
Wildlife officials say about a dozen smarter-than-your-average bears have learned how to burglarize the bear-resistant garbage bins used in the Vancouver Island region.
Plea issued to stop vandalizing fire hydrants in small B.C. community as water goes to waste
The Cowichan Valley Regional District has issued a plea for information after a fire hydrant was vandalized yet again, resulting in the loss of 300,000 litres of drinking water.
Spontaneous combustion caused fire at Vancouver Island school, officials say
Officials say cooking oil, heat and poor ventilation led to damaging fire.
8,000 litres of diesel spilled at salmon farm near Zeballos, B.C.
Up to 8,000 litres of diesel fuel has spilled into the water at an open-net pen salmon farm south of Zeballos, B.C. According to provincial incident reports, the spill was caused by "human error during fuel transfer" on a floating concrete platform.
Mowachaht/Muchalalaht First Nation files claim against B.C. seeking title to traditional territories
A First Nation whose people were the first to greet European explorers on Vancouver Island almost 250 years ago is taking the province of British Columbia to court, seeking title to its traditional territories and financial compensation.
Syringe attack on city worker in public washroom raises safety concerns in Nanaimo, B.C.
Residents and officials in Nanaimo, B.C., have expressed concerns about public safety after a syringe attack on a city employee Tuesday morning.
Thousands of social assistance cheques haven't been given out during Canada Post strike: B.C. ombudsperson
Thousands of social assistance cheques have not been distributed in British Columbia because of the Canada Post strike, prompting an investigation by provincial Ombudsperson Jay Chalke.
Union in B.C. port dispute seeks judicial review of federal back-to-work order
International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 is seeking to quash the federal decision ordering a resumption of port operations after a lockout by employers. B.C. port facilities shutdown last month as employers locked out supervisors in response to an overtime ban by union members
City employee assaulted with syringes in Nanaimo park, RCMP say
Police are looking for two suspects after a 58-year-old was taken to hospital from the attack in Maffeo Sutton Park.
Tickets required to attend memorial service for former premier John Horgan
British Columbians looking to pay their respects to former premier John Horgan will need to reserve tickets, according to the province. While there is no charge, only two tickets can be reserved per person.
Minister threatens to replace Victoria school board if safety plan not revised
British Columbia Education Minister Lisa Beare has appointed a special adviser to help the Victoria school board "revise and improve" its safety plan after it barred police from schools except in emergencies.
Heavy rain, snow and avalanche risk prompt warnings across B.C.
Environment Canada has issued multiple weather warnings for B.C., with heavy rain and snowfall expected to make travel hazardous in different regions over the weekend. The conditions are also creating significant avalanche risks in northern areas, forecasters say.