‘Like a spelling mistake’: B.C. teen’s DNA ‘corrected’ to cure rare disease
A B.C. teenager, Ty Sperle, was successfully cured of chronic granulomatous disease through a groundbreaking medical procedure involving genetic correction.
Jack Mintz: Alberta manages growth while B.C. hikes spending and taxes
The article compares the contrasting budgetary approaches of Alberta and British Columbia, highlighting Alberta's growth management and lower deficit against B.C.'s rising expenditures and deficits.
Bet you can’t see just one! Gambling blog works out Bigfoot sighting odds
A Canadian gambling blog has calculated the odds of Bigfoot sightings in various regions, finding British Columbia to have the highest likelihood.
Kelowna business community pushes back against province’s proposed PST expansion
The Kelowna business community strongly opposes a proposed expansion of the provincial sales tax (PST) in British Columbia that would increase operational costs for local businesses.
Pembina Pipeline green-lights 2 projects in B.C. and Alberta, reports dip in Q4 earnings
Pembina Pipeline Corp. has approved two pipeline expansion projects in British Columbia and Alberta despite reporting a decline in fourth-quarter earnings.
B.C. man acquitted of smuggling drugs back into Canada that first left in his rectum
A British Columbia man was acquitted of drug smuggling charges after the judge ruled he was unaware of the drugs in his possession due to fentanyl withdrawal symptoms.
B.C. man cured of rare disease in world-first for new gene-editing technology
A British Columbia man has become the first person cured of a rare genetic disease through a groundbreaking gene-editing treatment known as prime editing.
Canadian school trustee hit with $750K penalty after tribunal rules against his trans-policy posts
Barry Neufeld, a former Chilliwack school trustee, faces a $750,000 penalty for opposing transgender policies, as ruled by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal.
FIRST READING: B.C. judge surprised by police actually enforcing drug laws
A British Columbia judge expresses surprise at the prosecution of drug laws amidst rampant illegal drug sales that often go unpunished.
John Cleese says he’s now avoiding B.C. because of crackdown on gender ideology criticism
British comedian John Cleese is avoiding British Columbia during his upcoming tour due to concerns over legal repercussions related to his views on gender ideology.
B.C. business leaders criticize budget, saying province is in ‘an entrepreneurial drought’
Business leaders in British Columbia express significant concerns about the newly proposed provincial budget, arguing that it negatively impacts affordability and investment in the region.
Snowmobilers fall through ice, bodies recovered days later after lake refreezes: RCMP
The bodies of two snowmobilers who fell through ice on a British Columbia lake were recovered after the surface refroze, following a delay in their reported disappearance.
Michael Higgins: Human rights tribunal seeks to bully and punish trans heretics
A ruling by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal imposes a $750,000 fine on an individual for questioning gender ideology, raising concerns about freedom of expression and compliance with belief systems.
‘It’s always heartbreaking’: Multiple Okanagan wineries in foreclosure
Several wineries in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia are facing foreclosure due to a series of challenges affecting the wine industry.
Heli-skier dies in avalanche near Revelstoke, B.C.
A heli-skier died in an avalanche near Revelstoke, British Columbia, while skiing with companions and a guide.
‘Death by 1,000 cuts’: B.C. businesses criticize PST changes
British Columbia business owners are expressing concerns over impending Provincial Sales Tax (PST) changes that will increase their operational costs.
‘They’re overseeing themselves’: B.C. budget eliminates merit commissioner position
The British Columbia budget has removed the merit commissioner position, which was responsible for overseeing fair hiring practices in the province's public service.
Snowmobiler dies after being caught in avalanche near Fernie, B.C.
A man tragically died in an avalanche while snowmobiling near Fernie, British Columbia.
NDP leadership hopefuls square off in English-language B.C. debate
The candidates for the NDP leadership are participating in a crucial English-language debate in British Columbia, ahead of the upcoming vote.
B.C. government spending $50M to expand availability of nasal naloxone across province
British Columbia is allocating $50 million to enhance the distribution of nasal naloxone as part of its response to the ongoing overdose crisis.
Canada wants to withhold ‘sensitive’ information from trial over Sikh leader’s killing
Canada’s justice department is seeking to prevent the disclosure of sensitive national security information in the murder trial of four Indian men accused of killing Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh leader in British Columbia.
$10-a-day daycare program paused in order to stabilize, B.C. government says
The B.C. government has announced a three-year pause on the $10-a-day daycare program to assess its sustainability and address issues raised by families and operators.
B.C. paramedics vote 97% in favour of strike action
Paramedics in British Columbia have overwhelmingly voted to authorize strike action after contract negotiations broke down with their employer.
B.C. Office of the Seniors Advocate addresses impact of 2026 provincial budget
The British Columbia Seniors Advocate addresses urgent challenges facing the aging population in light of the province's paused long-term care infrastructure projects.
Tough sell for B.C. budget featuring tax hike, record deficit and construction delays
British Columbia's budget proposal is facing criticism due to significant tax increases, a soaring deficit, and cuts in public sector jobs amid ongoing construction delays.
Carney returns to B.C. for Lunar New Year one week after mass shooting
Prime Minister Mark Carney returns to British Columbia to celebrate Lunar New Year a week after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
B.C. man receives life sentence in killing of girlfriend, RCMP says
A British Columbia man has been sentenced to life in prison for the second-degree murder of his girlfriend, Melissa Blimkie.
Health, education, public safety to be protected in B.C. budget, Minister Bailey says
British Columbia's Finance Minister Brenda Bailey outlines a disciplined budget prioritizing health, education, and public safety amid economic challenges and a significant deficit.
Canadian immigration officers investigating hundreds identified by extortion task force
Canadian immigration officials are investigating 296 individuals identified by British Columbia's anti-extortion unit, marking a significant increase in cases from the previous month.
B.C. 2026 budget ‘neither’ big cuts nor tax increase, minister says
British Columbia's finance minister announced that the upcoming budget aims to protect core services without significant cuts or tax increases.
Parts of B.C.’s South Coast set to see snow-rain mix with ‘rapidly changing’ travel conditions
British Columbia's South Coast is expected to experience a mix of snow and rain this week, leading to rapidly changing travel conditions due to an incoming cold front.
B.C.’s provincial deficit ‘unsustainable’ as budget day nears, official says
The British Columbia government is expected to announce significant budget cuts amid rising concerns about a growing provincial deficit, while also addressing the aftermath of a tragic mass shooting in the region.
B.C. ends drug decriminalization, but needs to start charging for possession again: MLA
B.C. MLA Elenore Sturko declares the province's drug decriminalization plan a failure and advocates for reintroducing possession charges for illegal drugs.
Canadian school shooter was ‘hunting’ victims – police
A school shooter in British Columbia, Canada, attacked the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, killing eight and injuring dozens, as police reported the assailant was indiscriminately 'hunting' for victims.
What is B.C.’s Mental Health Act and why is it relevant to Tumbler Ridge shooting?
The article discusses the relevance of British Columbia's Mental Health Act in the context of a shooting incident in Tumbler Ridge, where the teenage shooter had previous apprehensions under this act.
B.C. First Nation opposes cull on its territory after footage of ‘Judas’ wolf
The Gitxsan First Nation is opposing the British Columbia government's wolf cull program after a 'Judas' wolf, identified by its collar, was spotted in their territory.
Father of Tumbler Ridge shooter releases statement, addresses ‘unforgivable act of violence’
The father of the Tumbler Ridge shooter expressed his condolences and addressed the family's estrangement in a statement following the tragic school shooting in British Columbia.
Canada school deaths suspect created shooting simulator on gaming platform
The suspect in a British Columbia high school shooting had previously developed a shooting simulator on Roblox.
Drug Combination Toppling People at Record Rate: 'True Hell'
A dangerous drug combination involving medetomidine and fentanyl is escalating overdose cases in British Columbia, prompting a state of emergency.
Tumbler Ridge shooting: The faces of the children killed in senseless massacre
Eight children were killed in a tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, leaving the community devastated.
12-year-old ‘fighting for her life’ was shot while protecting classmates at Tumbler Ridge high school, family says
A 12-year-old girl was critically injured while attempting to shield her classmates during a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, according to family members.
RCMP respond to reports of guns at schools in several Alberta communities
Following a recent school shooting in British Columbia, the RCMP in Alberta has responded to increased reports of firearms at schools, most of which were false alarms.
More B.C. restaurants say money gone from 3rd-party program and still no answers
Restaurants in British Columbia are reporting missing tips from a third-party payments program, raising concerns about financial oversight in the hospitality industry.
Halifax security expert says Nova Scotia schools could benefit from patrol officers
A security expert advocates for the implementation of patrol officers in Nova Scotia schools amidst rising concerns for student safety following a tragic school shooting in British Columbia.
The tragedy that shook Canada: Police intervened with the perpetrator, returned the weapon to him
A tragic shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, resulted in nine fatalities and 27 injuries, marking the deadliest school massacre in Canada since 1989.
‘Incredibly strong community’: B.C. continues to mourn after mass shooting
The B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge is grieving after a mass shooting that claimed eight lives and left many others injured.
As Tumbler Ridge grieves mass shooting, Carney to visit ‘shortly’
Prime Minister Mark Carney will soon visit Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, following a tragic mass shooting that left eight dead and many injured.
Slaughter in Canada: The motive of the 18-year-old who killed her mother, brother, and 12-year-old children is being sought – What we know so far
A tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has left eight dead, including multiple children, following an attack by an 18-year-old transgender woman.
According to the police, the Canadian shooter was an 18-year-old transgender woman
An 18-year-old transgender woman named Jesse Van Rootselaar was identified as the shooter in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, which resulted in the deaths of eight people before she took her own life.
State of emergency in parts of Canada
A state of emergency has been declared in British Columbia, Canada, due to a drug crisis involving a dangerous combination of tranquilizers and fentanyl, resulting in a significant rise in overdose cases.