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Cooler weather on the way for B.C. after heat records fall

Twenty-one B.C. communities reported reaching or surpassing all-time daily heat records on Tuesday.

General Jun 26, 2026

Scooter-riding bank robber evades police in back-to-back stickups in Dawson Creek

RCMP say although the two robberies took place four days and 170 metres apart, it is not clear if they are connected or if there are two scooter-riding bank robbers at large.

General Jun 26, 2026

Public input opens on proposed Prince Rupert LPG export project under federal review

A proposed liquefied petroleum gas export facility at the Port of Prince Rupert has entered the federal review process, with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada saying it is inviting public feedback.

General Jun 26, 2026

Energy minister to name 5 priority power-line projects for federal backing today

The federal government is expected to announce on Friday that it will prioritize infrastructure upgrades that allow provinces to share excess electricity more cheaply and easily.

General Jun 26, 2026

Pouce Coupe gauging regional interest in northeast B.C. to match Alberta time

The Village of Pouce Coupe wants to know if their neighbours in northeastern B.C. would be interested in matching the regions' time zone with Alberta. Peace River Regional District directors discussed the idea at their Thursday board meeting, following a letter sent by Pouce Coupe Mayor Danielle Veach.

General Jun 26, 2026

Water main leak in Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island leads to conservation alert

Residents of Port Renfrew on southwest Vancouver Island have been asked to urgently conserve water on Thursday night as crews repair a water main leak.

General Jun 26, 2026

Maple Leafs hold top pick in NHL Draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs have the top pick in tonight's NHL Draft.

Sports Jun 26, 2026

Restaurants push for Vancouver's Granville Street pedestrian zone to be made permanent

Five blocks of Granville Street in downtown Vancouver are shut down during the FIFA World Cup games. Some think it should be permanent.

General Jun 26, 2026

FIFA World Cup leaves mark on some Vancouver tattoo shops

As Vancouver hosts World Cup matches at B.C. Place, some Granville Street tattoo parlours say they are seeing more customers with ink requests ranging from soccer balls to Canada scorelines.

General Jun 26, 2026

Kamloops fire chief issues stern warning over residents setting off fireworks ahead of Canada Day

The fire chief in Kamloops, B.C., is reminding residents that individually setting off fireworks is banned in the city ahead of Canada Day. It comes as the B.C. Wildfire Service has also restricted setting off fireworks across many of the province's fire centres, covering rural land.

General Jun 26, 2026

Lions-Stampeders game brings Jay Christensen’s career full circle in Kelowna

As the B.C. Lions temporarily relocate to Kelowna because of the FIFA World Cup, former CFL receiver Jay Christensen says the move brings his football journey full circle.

Sports Jun 26, 2026

‘You should believe me’: B.C. murder suspect says ex-wife’s death was like a suicide

A man accused of fatally stabbing his ex-wife in rural British Columbia told jurors her death was "like a suicide" and urged them to find him not guilty of murder.

Crime Jun 26, 2026

Ex-husband found guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski in B.C. Interior

Vitali Stefanski has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2024 death of his ex-wife, Tatjana Stefanski.

General Jun 26, 2026

Not just for golf courses: Electric carts are hitting some B.C. streets

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we find how people are using EVs with four wheels that seat multiple people and start at around $10,000; get an aerial view of methane-emitting lines criss-crossing the oilsands; and, learn why wildflower mixes aren't great for your garden.

General Jun 26, 2026

Abbotsford police launch radar units around city to help catch speeders

The new technology monitors and records passing vehicle speeds, the time of day something happens, traffic volumes and lane usage. 

Traffic Jun 26, 2026

Maple Leafs make forward Gavin McKenna first pick of NHL draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted slick Whitehorse-born winger Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick on Friday night in Buffalo, N.Y.

General Jun 27, 2026

Independent team named to review North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant project

The Metro Vancouver Regional District says in a statement that the team will be led by Rob Andrews, who is listed on LinkedIn as the senior vice-president of infrastructure at consultant group EXP Engineering.

General Jun 27, 2026

B.C. launches probe into StubHub over World Cup resale ticket fiasco

British Columbia's attorney general announced an inquiry into online ticketing site StubHub, days after a CBC News investigation that revealed a mass failure by the ticket reseller platform and cancellation of thousands of FIFA World Cup tickets in Vancouver, Toronto and host cities across North America.

General Jun 27, 2026

David Eby leaving for trade mission to China but will fly home a few days early

David Eby says he has been asked by the federal government to be available in early July for an announcement of a finalized memorandum of understanding.

Politics Jun 26, 2026

B.C. lawyer says closure of Joffre Lakes Park potentially violates Canadian Charter

The popular park will be closed from June 20 to 27 and Sept. 8 to 30 so that members of the Lil’wat Nation and N’Quatqua can exercise their traditional activities on the land.

Politics Jun 26, 2026

StubHub World Cup ticket complaints now under investigation in B.C.

Consumer Protection BC administers the Ticket Sales Act, which sets out rules around transparency and accountability in ticket sales and when someone may be entitled to a refund.

Economy Jun 26, 2026

Kelowna woman sets record at 4,400-km Tour Divide bike race

A cyclist from Kelowna has broken the women's record at the Tour Divide, an event many consider the pinnacle of offroad ultra-distance bike racing.

General Jun 27, 2026

Canucks take Caleb Malhotra third overall at draft

The Vancouver Canucks have still never picked first at an NHL draft.

Sports Jun 26, 2026

As drought deepens, Okanagan leaders unite to protect water supply

The Okanagan's water crisis didn't begin with the scorching summer heat. It began months ago, high in the mountains, where winter failed to deliver enough snow

Canada Jun 26, 2026

New Kelowna sign unveiled on city waterfront

The City of Kelowna unveiled its latest landmark Friday. The sign is expected to draw tourists to take and share photos along the city's lakefront.

General Jun 27, 2026

Richmond doesn't have a cemetery. Now the city is considering a memorial garden

Richmond never had a graveyard because of its water table. But as cremation becomes more common and baby boomers approach their 80s, the demand for a memorial garden has risen.

General Jun 27, 2026

5 years ago, B.C. was trapped under a heat dome. Here’s how it all played out

When never-seen-before temperatures struck B.C. in June 2021, people did everything they could to stay cool, stuffing frozen water bottles under their armpits and floating in lakes. But paramedics were run off their feet, a village burned to the ground and more than 600 people died.

General Jun 27, 2026

Internal documents show B.C. approved free nasal naloxone expansion after criticism over delays

As the province continues to roll out broader access to free nasal naloxone in pharmacies this week, documents obtained by CBC News detail the B.C. Ministry of Health's behind-the-scenes discussions that led to the decision.

General Jun 27, 2026

B.C. premier visiting China to pitch LNG project as province's 'really big fish'

Eby says China is the province's second largest trading partner, and expanding relationships beyond the United States with the goal of doubling international trade over the coming decade.

General Jun 27, 2026

Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with 'door-kick challenge'

Nanaimo, B.C., police received multiple reports from fearful and frustrated homeowners, who say groups of teenagers are pounding on their doors late at night and then running away.

General Jun 27, 2026

'This is our home': Evacuated property owners not leaving as glacial lake outburst threat looms near Pemberton

A glacial lake beside a melting glacier will soon burst and sending water towards the small community.

General Jun 28, 2026

Penguins keep Ruck twins together at NHL draft

Markus Ruck was ecstatic for his sibling. There was also a significant level of anxiety.

Sports Jun 27, 2026

Burnaby search and rescue team on way to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes

Seven search and rescue volunteers from Burnaby are on their way to Venezuela Saturday to help out with rescue efforts following devastating earthquakes.

General Jun 28, 2026

A glacial lake in B.C. is at risk of bursting — again. How climate change has raised this risk

The threat of a glacial lake overflowing and potentially sending a torrent of meltwater and debris rushing toward homes has become an annual fear for people living near British Columbia's Place Glacier. But experts says this is an increasing risk as the effects of human-caused climate change hit Canada's glaciers hard.

General Jun 28, 2026

My son and his friends have graduated. What remains is our special mom group

The graduation video was supposed to mark the end of an era for Sonja Arsenault's son and his friends. Turns out it was also marking the beginning of a new era of friendship for their moms.

General Jun 28, 2026

Hundreds march in Vancouver to oppose planned AI data centres

Hundreds of people took to the streets in Vancouver on Saturday to oppose the construction of two new AI data centres in the city.

General Jun 28, 2026

12 arrests, but Vancouver largely well behaved after latest FIFA World Cup match: police

Vancouver police say they made 12 arrests and recorded six ejections from events following the FIFA men's World Cup match between Belgium and New Zealand on Friday.

General Jun 28, 2026

Rebuild era begins as Vancouver Canucks draft Caleb Malhotra, 'bigger, faster, harder' prospects

The club added nine prospects at the NHL draft this weekend, including No. 3 pick Caleb Malhotra — son of head coach and former Canuck Manny Malhotra.

General Jun 28, 2026

New guidance recommends starting substance use education in kindergarten

A new framework to develop guidelines around substance use in schools recommends beginning prevention and education efforts efforts as early as kindergarten.

General Jun 28, 2026

Cranbrook dog-friendly sticker campaign highlights summer pet safety risks

A Cranbrook, B.C., resident has created stickers for local businesses willing to welcome leashed dogs on hot days, as the B.C. SPCA warns about the dangers of leaving animals in hot vehicles.

General Jun 28, 2026

While the Lytton fire of 2021 won't be forgotten, the community is trying to move forward

Mayor Denise O'Connor said Lytton, B.C., needs outside investment, like new people building homes in the village, to help restore the community to its former glory.

General Jun 28, 2026

Recipe: Kingfisher seafood chowder

This seafood chowder is a popular dish at Kingfisher Resort and Spa on Vancouver Island. Now you can make it yourself at home by following this recipe.

Lifestyle Jun 28, 2026

Poilievre asks Parliament to probe B.C. 'condo bailout,' says it's blocking 'a price correction'

In a letter to the House ethics committee, Poilievre says a program to possibly help finance the purchase of 2,200 vacant condos amounts to a "condo bailout" for developers, bankers and investors.

General Jun 28, 2026

Man in Surrey, B.C. seriously injured after overnight shooting, suspect arrested

Police say the man's injuries were non-life threatening and the incident is believed to be targeted but not linked to ongoing extortion threats.

Crime Jun 28, 2026

Poilievre asks ethics committee to probe plan to buy unsold B.C. condos

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is criticizing a plan by Ottawa and the B.C. government to buy unsold condos for affordable housing, calling it a bail-out for developers.

Politics Jun 28, 2026

Swiss collector working with First Nations leaders to repatriate Indigenous artifacts

Vincent Escriba estimates his collection to be worth between $13 and $17 million and wants the items sold together.

Canada Jun 28, 2026

Four rescued from water near Vancouver airport, search ongoing

The CAF says its Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Victoria was notified by a civilian vessel of several people in the water without personal floatation devices.

Canada Jun 28, 2026