حريق شارع باول وسادس جريمة قتل وخطة إيبي "صُنِع في كولومبيا البريطانية" — نشرة فانكوفر الخميس

Wildfire north of Sooke, B.C., burning out of control

The Mount Jack Wildfire on Southern Vancouver Island is still classified as out of control by the B.C. Wildfire Services. It was discovered on Sept. 20 and has grown to at least 210 hectares in size. Part of The Galloping Goose Trail has been closed as precaution.

Paddleboarder missing on Okanagan Lake after summer marked by drownings

RCMP say that just before 7 p.m. PT on Tuesday, they were notified of a pair of paddleboarders "in distress" between Fintry Provincial Park and Carr's Landing. While a woman was rescued by emergency responders in a fire rescue boat, the man she was with could not be found.

New closure along the Galloping Goose Trail in Victoria

Galloping Goose trail users will be following new detours in Victoria until at least the spring of 2027. Beginning Sept. 23, the closure along Viaduct Park will be extended to Dupplin Road, causing a route change for cyclists and pedestrians alike.

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad not running for re-election

Vancouver records 6th homicide of 2026 after man found dead in CRAB Park

Officers were called to CRAB Park along the city's waterfront early Wednesday after someone reported a man in medical distress. He was treated by emergency responders but died at the scene.

2 dead in Kelowna bridge crash that closed road for hours

Police say at least two vehicles were involved, and delays forced the closure of West Kelowna's only high school because not enough staff could make it into work.

Investigators called in after multiple fires ignite in wildfire-ravaged Boston Bar

A spokesperson with the Fraser Valley Regional District would not say how many fires were burning or if a suspected arsonist is at work.

Why David Eby is seemingly running for re-election against Donald Trump

Vancouver author's picture book among 5 in the running for CBC Kids Reads 2026

The five books on this year's shortlist showcase stories that will inspire joy in young readers.

Nanaimo, B.C., takes steps to buy public art to commemorate city's lost Chinatowns

The creator of a public art installation that commemorates Nanaimo, B.C.'s former Chinatowns says she's pleased the city has taken steps towards purchasing the piece as part of its permanent collection.

Fire destroys structures at beloved Sicamous ice cream shop D Dutchmen Dairy

D Dutchmen Dairy says an overnight fire has devastated three structures on their farm and killed around 40 of their calves.

How a war over off-leash dogs could be poised to shake up Saanich municipal elections

As British Columbians prepare to head to the polls, a grassroots campaign is underway to urge Saanich voters to elect municipal leaders who support one specific issue: the right for dogs to frolic off leash in more local parks.

Red-eyed, parasitic, hairy-legged sea spiders of the Salish Sea go under the microscope in Vancouver

Only 20 types of sea spider have been documented in the Salish Sea region. One of the newly discovered species has been named after the spines covering its lower legs. The other was named after an Indigenous village site near where the specimens were collected.

Kamloops man finds rare mastodon tooth on Interior B.C. lakeshore

A man from Kamloops, B.C., has unearthed a prehistoric fossil, marking only the third such discovery in British Columbia.

Canadian producers, retailers feel impacts of protein boom as dairy tariffs hit

Global demand for protein, specifically whey concentrate protein powders, has increased in the last two years, causing a global shortage just as tariffs hit Canadian retailers.

‘God cleaned the slate’: Ashes pave the road to recovery after B.C. wildfires

Joel Patan says his "life is ashes" now, as he sifts the ruins of his home that was incinerated last month, along with most structures in the small community of Faulder.

Tumbler Ridge cancels annual Halloween fireworks display after mass shooting

In a statement on its website, the district said the decision was made in consultation with the community, using a poll earlier this month to gather feedback.

B.C. election campaign day 3: NDP takes aim at Trump trade war

On Thursday morning, BC NDP Leader David Eby said they will bring in new 'Built in B.C. and Canada' procurement rules for public infrastructure projects.

SRO owner says City of Vancouver failed to act before Powell Street fire

“I asked him why he's not tearing it down and he said, well, I was never forced to tear it down, so the insurance wouldn't pay me to tear it down," Bob Fontaine said.

Raccoon euthanized after leg caught in trap in Langley

The Fur-Bearers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of the person or people responsible for setting the trap.

B.C. a travel hotspot this season, Airbnb data reveals

According to data, travellers are especially drawn to the beautiful scenery across the province, with domestic destination searches up 40 per cent over the last year.