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E-scooter rider hospitalized in Prince George, RCMP warn against 'cavalier' use of devices

An e-scooter rider was taken to hospital in Prince George after being hit by a semi-truck at a busy intersection, RCMP say. The injury comes as police are warning about an uptick in traffic incidents involving the devices.

General Jun 19, 2026

5 Vancouver beaches closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels

Five Vancouver beaches are now closed to swimmers after water sampling revealed high levels of E. coli bacteria, officials say.

General Jun 19, 2026

7th annual Nanaimo night market kicks off for the summer

Nanaimo's 7th annual Commercial Street Night Market kicks off for the summer on Thursday, drawing thousands of people downtown each week.

General Jun 19, 2026

Report finds 'reduced trust' among physicians, leadership at Kelowna General Hospital

An independent review of Kelowna General Hospital’s (KGH) workplace culture describes an atmosphere of reduced trust and deteriorating working relationships between physicians and Interior Health Authority (IHA) leadership.

General Jun 19, 2026

Fernie’s bear-resistant bins were meant to keep wildlife away. Now they’re under review

Fernie, B.C., is asking residents to take a survey on the future of its bear-resistant community garbage bins, as the city says overflowing garbage, illegal dumping and wildlife concerns mean the service can’t continue as it is.

General Jun 19, 2026

Local governments in B.C. can tap into $5-billion housing and infrastructure fund

Ottawa and the province are setting up a $5-billion fund that municipalities can tap into to pay for new homes, and the infrastructure and transit needed to keep up with growing communities.

General Jun 19, 2026

5 people ordered banished from Taku River Tlingit territory

The First Nation says in a statement on Facebook that its council issued the banishment order after receiving "significant concerns" from the community.

General Jun 19, 2026

B.C. cities want province to speed up e-scooter regulations

As injuries from e-scooters in British Columbia continue to rise, the provincial government continues to take an approach to regulations that many municipalities argue is too slow.

General Jun 19, 2026

Hundreds of residents still without water in East Kootenay community of Elkford

The District of Elkford says it could be another four or five days before water is restored to the neighbourhood of Uptown.

General Jun 19, 2026

Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides

The federal government has brought in major changes to how pesticides are regulated in Canada, granting cabinet the power to authorize the use of pesticides — even ones that Health Canada has deemed unsafe.

General Jun 19, 2026

BMO branch closure brings anxiety for some seniors in Prince Rupert, B.C.

After June 19, the Bank of Montreal in Prince Rupert, B.C., will be closing its doors and customers will have to bank online or drive to the next closest branch in Terrace. But some seniors are expressing worry, concerned about the transition.

General Jun 19, 2026

Access to free naloxone in B.C. preventing 4 out of 5 potentially fatal overdoses, report finds

Thousands of people have died due to the toxic drug crisis in the decade since B.C. declared it a public health emergency. But a new study shows that many more could have died if not for the province's harm reduction efforts.

General Jun 19, 2026

'Worst housing market in decades': Non-profit development association in B.C. cancels awards event

The Urban Development Institute is a national non-profit association representing thousands of individuals in the development industry. It just announced that its 42nd Awards of Excellence has been cancelled this year.

General Jun 19, 2026

Nisga'a writer Jordan Abel’s dad era is all about Indigenous joy

The Nisga’a author discussed his poetry collection Dad Era on Bookends with Mattea Roach.

General Jun 19, 2026

Ticket resale sites for World Cup, concerts face surge of complaints, demands for refunds

After weeks of calls, emails and chats with virtual assistants, Kelly Mongillo of Barrie, Ont., ended up becoming another disenchanted fan facing the perils of buying tickets to high-demand events from resale sites.

General Jun 19, 2026

Province approves underground expansion for Red Chris Mine in northwest B.C.

According to the Ministry of Environment, the transition will help improve production and extend operations by more than a decade.

General Jun 19, 2026

World Cup fans paint the town red in Vancouver celebrating team's 'monumental win'

Fans at B.C. Place in Vancouver and at watch parties across the country erupted in cheers after Thursday's historic 6-0 win, the first for Canada's men's team at a World Cup.

General Jun 19, 2026

City of Vancouver warns about parking scams, and how to avoid them

If you receive a city-issued ticket, it will be mailed or the ticket will be directly on the vehicle; the ticket will not be sent out by text message.

Canada Jun 19, 2026

Child among 4 hurt in crash near Osgoode

Ottawa first responders were called to a two-vehicle crash that sent a sedan into a farm field and brought four people to the hospital Friday morning.

General Jun 19, 2026

Feds add $5.4B to address ‘pressures’ facing $10-a-day child-care program

Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu said she has heard provinces and territories' calls for more federal money, as many struggle to reduce fees, add spaces and recruit staff.

Politics Jun 19, 2026

Elks embrace rain ahead of home opener against Als

The Edmonton Elks moved back into the familiar confines of Commonwealth Stadium this week, but they still couldn't escape the rain that has been their almost constant companion since early in training camp.

Sports Jun 19, 2026

B.C. nurses reject tentative agreement with health employers

The rejection comes after a strong strike mandate in May, when the union says more than 50,850 nurses voted 98.2 per cent in favour of job action.

Health Jun 19, 2026

Hope for a rare whale species after being spotted off Vancouver Island

“It was never certain if this species would actually go extinct or recover,” said Jared Towers from the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Cetacean Research Program.

Environment Jun 19, 2026

B.C. mayor calls FIFA a ‘bunch of arseholes’ after they reject brewery street party

Patina Brewing was planning a family-friendly block party for the Canada versus Switzerland match on Wednesday. They wanted to shut down the street.

Sports Jun 19, 2026

Vancouver shines for Team Canada’s 1st game at BC Place: ‘This was the best’

Victoria residents Dallas Nicholls and Nahoa Kahakauwila attended the game at BC Place and said the atmosphere inside and outside BC Place was electric.

Sports Jun 19, 2026

Environment Canada issues tornado watch for Prince George region

Environment Canada says in a Friday afternoon update that 'significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible.'

Weather Jun 19, 2026