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Concerns raised as cleanup, repairs temporarily displace unhoused community in Victoria

Outreach workers and many of the people living on Pandora Avenue support efforts to clean the block, but they say it could discourage people from using critical services in the area, including the supervised consumption site.

'Not just bike rides for fun,' B.C. anti-gang police say ahead of Nelson outlaw motorcycle gang presence

Nelson police say members from numerous outlaw motorcycle clubs and chapters are expected in the city and on area highways from Friday to Sunday, prompting increased police visibility and public safety planning.

Vancouver chef repurposes surplus food to help address food waste

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we find out how one Vancouver chef is turning food waste into meals, see an award-winning photo of scientists working to save coral reefs and learn why there's so much backlash against AI data centres.

Potential new stadium sites emerge during talks to save Vancouver Whitecaps

The Whitecaps have been up for sale since December 2024 and the only known interest has been from a group backed by an American billionaire who want to move the team to Las Vegas .

Comox Valley residents come together to halt spread of invasive American bullfrog

A group of residents in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island are coming together to remove invasive American bullfrogs in local lakes and water bodies, with tadpole trapping workshops starting this weekend.

What to know about Canada's World Cup team

CBC Sports' daily newsletter gets you up to speed on the Canadian team ahead of its World Cup opener on Friday in Toronto.

As World Cup boosts infection risk, Toronto and Vancouver aren't sitting on the sidelines

Public health officials in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico prepare for an influx of measles cases and food-borne illnesses on top of heat events ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Surrey Police Board names new chair as police service gets leadership shakeup

The Surrey Police Board will name a new chair after a chaotic week that included the abrupt departure of the chief of police and the former chair's resignation in protest.

B.C. birth alerts class-action lawsuit leads to $66M proposed settlement

A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of people who were the subject of birth alerts, which shared private information without the person's knowledge, has reached a $66-million proposed settlement, according to class counsel.

Live updates: Bosnia-Herzegovina leads Canada 1-0 at halftime in co-host's opening FIFA World Cup match

11 books to read to get ready for the FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11-July 19 in Canada, Mexico and the United States. To celebrate, here are stories about the game of soccer to celebrate.

World Cup teams don’t just fight for glory. Millions of dollars are at play

'The FIFA World Cup 2026 will also be groundbreaking in terms of its financial contribution to the global football community,' said FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

‘Super stoked’: Granville Street Pedestrian Zone ready to welcome FIFA fans

Ken Sim said they hope that businesses along the Granville Strip will benefit from more people coming to the area, watching the games and having a drink or a bite to eat.

Unique B.C. glass guitar found, seven years after being stolen

Stamati Charalambidis began sculpting in his late teenage years, but the idea to create a functioning glass guitar came from his friend.

BC Hydro expects World Cup and hot weather to trigger record spring power consumption

BC Hydro says warm weather and FIFA World Cup activity could push spring electricity demand near record levels across the province.

Longtime Salmon Arm city councillor remembered for 'his lasting contributions to the community'

Kevin Flynn, a Salmon Arm, B.C., city councillor who served his community for more than two decades, has died just weeks after a cancer diagnosis.

Metro Vancouver outside workers set for full strike Monday

The union representing workers for the Metro Vancouver Regional District says all non-essential outside staff will walk off the job on Monday in a full-scale strike.

Victoria bylaws restricting overnight camping in city parks upheld

Three homeless petitioners sought to quash two bylaws passed by the city in 2024 and 2025 that prohibited "temporary overnight sheltering" in Irving and Victoria West parks. A court found the city was within its authority to enact the bylaws and dismissed the petition, but left the door open for an action to "directly challenge the constitutionality of the bylaws."

Lawsuits over collision in Vancouver harbour raise questions about moments before impact

Multiple lawsuits filed in B.C. Supreme Court in recent weeks over a crash between a seaplane and a pleasure boat in Vancouver's Coal Harbour two years ago allege a series of failures by the airline, the boat operator, Nav Canada and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority in the moments before impact.

RCMP seek suspect after girl sexually assaulted at Vancouver Island bus stop

Police on Vancouver Island are looking for a suspect after a girl was sexually assaulted at a bus stop. West Shore RCMP say the attack happened Tuesday at around 3 p.m. PT in Langford.

Charges upgraded to murder in fatal Vancouver crash that killed senior

Tadd Bali is now facing one count each of second-degree murder and attempted murder, as well as two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.

Port Alberni’s workforce pivots from forestry to green construction

Known as the forestry capital of Vancouver Island, many of the residents worked in the industry at sawmills and in pulp and paper production.

'A dream come true for all of us': Hundreds turn out for grand opening of urban reserve in Fort St. John

The first urban reserve in northeastern B.C. is now officially open in Fort St. John. It allows the Doig River First Nation to generate income by running businesses in the space while paying the city for municipal services.

Salmon Arm man gets jail time for 'scorched Earth' social media campaign

A Salmon Arm, B.C., man will spend 45 days in jail after refusing to follow court orders not to post about his ex-wife, her partner, lawyers and judges.

Former victim services worker speaks out against Allan Schoenborn's conditional discharge

Darcie Clarke died in 2019, 11 years after her children Max, Kaitlynne and Cordon Schoenborn were killed by their father, Allan. Clarke's former RCMP victim services worker, Pam Reimer, tells CBC News how much Clarke suffered in the years after their deaths. She says Clarke deserves to be remembered in the wake of recent news that Allan Schoenborn will be given a conditional discharge.

Vancouver's Sunset Beach closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels

Sunset Beach in Vancouver's West End neighbourhood is closed to swimming Friday after water sampling results showed high E. coli levels, health officials said.

Looking for FIFA World Cup watch parties in Metro Vancouver? Here they are

If you want to share the adrenaline flowing atmosphere future matches offer, here are some places in Metro Vancouver to catch the games for free.

Amid excitement, FIFA World Cup sets off worries over disruptions and safety in host cities

Concerns from traffic to littering and over-policing have Canadians in host cities worried about the FIFA World Cup and its effects on local communities.

Vancouver police have been preparing for the World Cup for years. Now, they put their training to the test

Hosting a global event comes with a myriad of security concerns — terrorism, rioting and conflict, but also increased risk of fraud, theft and human trafficking. Vancouver police say they're ready for anything.

When my son chose to cut his braid, I saw 3 generations of our family begin to heal

Alexander Redhead reflects on the moment his nine-year-old son decided to cut his long braid after years of being mistaken for a girl and corrected by adults in public spaces. Standing behind the barber chair, he found himself thinking about his late father, who was forced to cut his hair when he was taken to residential school.

Saturday night showdown: Australia vs. Turkey opens FIFA World Cup in Vancouver

Fan support for both nations is expected to be strong inside B.C. Place come game time.

Man who stabbed stranger in Vancouver Tim Hortons now charged with manslaughter

David Richard Morin, 32, has been charged in connection with the death of 54-year-old Michael Smadu, who was stabbed in Vancouver on Sept. 3.

No jail time for man charged in fatal Surrey bus stop crash

Michael Gordon Bovencamp, who turns 46 this year, was handed a probation, a driving ban and a fine for the crash that killed a 33-year-old man, who was a husband and father.

Vancouver Island World Cup alum reflect on 1986 tournament, country’s soccer growth

Two former players on Canada's FIFA World Cup team in 1986, Ian Bridge and George Pakos, reminisce about their time on the pitch in León, Mexico.

'The land misses us': How Indigenous land stewardship protects cultural history and forests

Leader of the XAXE TEṈEW̱ Sacred Land Society’s Indigenous land restoration and stewardship program, says Indigenous land stewardship directly help with wildfire prevention. Research from UBC shows it also makes the land healthier.

Cumberland remembers over 300 lives lost to mines, on 40th memorial weekend

Cumberland has a tragic history of fatal mining incidents. This weekend, people will gather in the Vancouver Island community for the 40th year to honour the estimated 321 workers who died on the job.

It's World Cup game day in Vancouver. Here's what you need to know

Metro Vancouver urges residents to keep saving water as temperatures rise

New figures show residents in Greater Vancouver are meeting targets to keep water flowing, but regional officials are also urging them to keep saving water as temperatures rise.

Vancouver gets its turn in World Cup spotlight as Australia takes on Turkey

Thousands of Turkish and Australian fans are expected at BC Place as Vancouver hosts its first-ever FIFA World Cup match tonight.

Why do Canadians say 'soccer' instead of 'football'?

As the World Cup renews the soccer-versus-football debate, University of Michigan professor Stefan Szymanski says the word "soccer" was coined in Oxford in the 1880s and later stuck in countries where "football" already meant another sport.

Socceroos score big over Turkey in Vancouver's 2026 World Cup hosting debut

Australia win Group D match with great goalkeeping and a stout defence.

Australia spoils Turkey's return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey's return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night in Vancouver.

Kelp forests once covered part of the northern Salish Sea, UVic study finds

Research from the University of Victoria shows that an area of the Georgia Strait near Comox and Denman Island was once covered in 5.5-million square metres of bull kelp forests, ten times the amount previously thought to be the baseline.

Cultural items returned to Lheidli T'enneh First Nation family after nearly 100 years

Lheidli T'enneh member Joshua Seymour has brought home cultural artifacts belonging to his ancestor Frank Seymour from the Royal B.C. Museum in Victoria.

'Going out on my terms': Chilliwack mayor plans to bid farewell to the job

After 15 years on council, Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove says he is set to exit office this fall, and is reflecting on the growth the city has seen, as well as the priorities and challenges ahead.

He’s paddled 60 km to work on B.C.’s North Coast. This week, he’ll try to kayak from Washington to Alaska

Prince Rupert's Yota Kano is competing in the Race to Alaska, a more than 1,200-metre race from Port Townsend, Wash., to Ketchikan, Alaska.

B.C. woman who survived avalanche says it was like 'being hit by a truck'

Hannah Hughes was backcountry skiing in Norway when she looked up to see a wall of snow barreling towards her. She now faces a long recovery from her injuries.

Recipe: Argentinian Choripán

If you want to elevate your hotdog dish, look no further than this dish! Argentina's Choripán is a street food staple in the country and it's delicious!

Vancouver’s 1st World Cup game sees 2 arrests, no major incidents: police

The first of seven matches to be played at BC Place was officially sold out, and the finale whistle left Australian fans ecstatic as they beat Turkey 2-0.