British Columbia News

B.C., Mexican governments reach deal to bring 100 hospitality workers to province

“The BCHA is strongly committed to delivering innovative and results-oriented solutions to support our industry’s workforce needs,” said BCHA president and CEO Ingrid Jarrett

May 17, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Students plan rally in response to controversial speaker's appearance at arena

Former University of Toronto professor-turned-social media personality, set to speak Friday at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, has been criticized for expressing views considered misogynistic and anti-trans

May 17, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Canadian legend Buffy Sainte-Marie coming to free Burnaby Blues + Roots concert

Burnaby Blues + Roots has announced this year's lineup, with Buffy Sainte-Marie headlining, with more artists including Allison Russell, The Dip, Boy Golden and The Trade Offs.

May 17, 2023 10:48 AM Read more >

Jeff Goldblum is playing his first Canadian live jazz show in Vancouver this summer

Expect "a night of classic jazz and improvised comedy with the beloved and gregarious Hollywood star."

May 17, 2023 10:44 AM Read more >

Ministry of Transportation reveals this year's highway repaving projects

The provincial government says contractors have started work on upgrades to 485 kilometres of highways and sideroads in the Southern Interior.

May 17, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Youths take part in restorative justice after spray-painting graffiti at Starlight Stadium

The youths, age 15 and 16, took part in a forum that brought all of the affected parties together, were fined and had to do community service

May 17, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Lady Minto seeks injunction to remove people living in Seabreeze Inne

Salt Spring hospital foundation bought the hotel last year to serve as employee accommodation

May 17, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver police say woman assaulted on busy beach by man claiming to be masseuse

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Department says a woman was sexually assaulted on a busy beach on Sunday by a man claiming to be a massage therapist.

May 17, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Receiver to seek expanded powers in probe of Victoria mortgage broker and his company

PricewaterhouseCoopers has asked the court to add six other related companies to the receivership that already encompasses Gregory Martel and My Mortgage Auction Corp.