British Columbia

Calls for a last-minute moratorium are intensifying as the start of Pacific herring season in the Straight of Georgia (SoG) approaches on Nov.24. (Courtesy of Ian McAllister)

Two sides to a coin: Opening of the herring fisheries in BC

‘We should have a say, as Indigenous leaders, on what happens in our territory’: Chief Chickite

Calls for a last-minute moratorium are intensifying as the start of Pacific herring season in the Straight of Georgia (SoG) approaches on Nov.24. (Courtesy of Ian McAllister)
Moms Stop the Harm advocates and supporters gather in Victoria on April 14, 2022 to mark the sixth anniversary of the toxic drug death public health emergency. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

‘Unconstitutional’: Harm reduction nurses suing B.C. over public drug use ban

Nurses association says new restrictions are putting drug user’s lives at further risk

Moms Stop the Harm advocates and supporters gather in Victoria on April 14, 2022 to mark the sixth anniversary of the toxic drug death public health emergency. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
The Federation of BC Writers is offering a writing intensive, from Nov. 20-25.

Federation of BC Writers offering a series of writing workshops

After receiving enthusiastic feedback for its first online writing intensive in July,…

  • Nov 12, 2023
The Federation of BC Writers is offering a writing intensive, from Nov. 20-25.
UBCIC President Grand Chief Stewart Phillip speaks in Vancover on Nov. 7, 2023, as one of 550 signatories of a report calling on B.C. to take greater action on climate change. (Jane Skrypnek/Black Press Media)

B.C. failing to treat climate change like an emergency, says action group

Report says B.C. making ‘minor progress’ in some areas, failing in others

UBCIC President Grand Chief Stewart Phillip speaks in Vancover on Nov. 7, 2023, as one of 550 signatories of a report calling on B.C. to take greater action on climate change. (Jane Skrypnek/Black Press Media)
B.C. high school teacher Douglas Andrew Barnim has been suspended for one month for unprofessional communication with a recent graduate student. (Pixabay)

B.C. high school teacher suspended over communication with recent grad

Teacher said they would be friends for life, gave student dating advice

B.C. high school teacher Douglas Andrew Barnim has been suspended for one month for unprofessional communication with a recent graduate student. (Pixabay)
Marcia Turner (left) and Erin Brillon, accompanied by her husband, Andy Everson, have each been awarded the distinction of Business of the Year for their respective ventures at the 2023 Indigenous Business Awards. (Photo courtesy of BC Achievement Foundation).

Two Comox Valley businesses earn Indigenous Business Awards

Comox’s Marcia Turner, Courtenay’s Erin Brillon among those honoured

Marcia Turner (left) and Erin Brillon, accompanied by her husband, Andy Everson, have each been awarded the distinction of Business of the Year for their respective ventures at the 2023 Indigenous Business Awards. (Photo courtesy of BC Achievement Foundation).
B.C. Premier David Eby’s government tabled legislation Monday, Oct. 23 that would make it easier for foreign-trained professionals in several fields to enter the provincial workforce. (Wolfgang Depner/Black Press Media)

B.C. tables legislation to attract more foreign-trained workers

Proposed legislation drops ‘unfair and unnecessary’ work requirements, minister says

B.C. Premier David Eby’s government tabled legislation Monday, Oct. 23 that would make it easier for foreign-trained professionals in several fields to enter the provincial workforce. (Wolfgang Depner/Black Press Media)
Snow is seen on the Coquihalla Highway in this March 31, 2023 file photo from DriveBC. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall alert for the Okanagan Connector beginning on Monday afternoon (Oct. 23). (DriveBC)

First snowfall of the season to hit parts of B.C.

Up to 10 centimetres expected along mountain passes, Environment Canada says

Snow is seen on the Coquihalla Highway in this March 31, 2023 file photo from DriveBC. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall alert for the Okanagan Connector beginning on Monday afternoon (Oct. 23). (DriveBC)
Old growth Douglas fir trees stand along the Salmon river Trail on the Mt. Hood National Forest outside Zigzag, Oregon. (AP Photo / Rick Bowmer)

Poor data hinders B.C. old-growth logging deferrals, advocates say

Outdated information leaving ancient forests open to logging

Old growth Douglas fir trees stand along the Salmon river Trail on the Mt. Hood National Forest outside Zigzag, Oregon. (AP Photo / Rick Bowmer)
One of this year’s grand prizes includes a 2,329 sq. ft. Crown Isle residence with 3 bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and two garages. (Photo supplied by SOMA Public Relations)

The 2023 Millionaire Lottery features Courtenay home as a grand prize option

Proceeds raised will go to the Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital Foundation

One of this year’s grand prizes includes a 2,329 sq. ft. Crown Isle residence with 3 bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and two garages. (Photo supplied by SOMA Public Relations)
Matt Jauch of Marcraft Homes and Karly McLeod of Karly Kristina Design. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Best Custom Interior Design – HAVAN Awards

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Matt Jauch of Marcraft Homes and Karly McLeod of Karly Kristina Design. (HAVAN photo)
Premier David Eby announced Monday (Oct. 16), that flushing toilets will soon be a requirement on B.C. construction sites with 25 workers or more. (Pixabay)

Flush toilets to be required on large B.C. construction sites

Announcement from Eby comes in midst of campaign from construction union

Premier David Eby announced Monday (Oct. 16), that flushing toilets will soon be a requirement on B.C. construction sites with 25 workers or more. (Pixabay)
Assad Mecci and Colin Mochrie of 'HYPROV'. (Submitted photo)

PODCAST: Colin Mochrie of ‘Whose Line’ brings HYPROV to B.C.

TODAY IN B.C.: Hypnotist Asad Mecci and improv legend create hilarious show

Assad Mecci and Colin Mochrie of 'HYPROV'. (Submitted photo)
An elevator button panel is shown in Toronto on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kat McCallum

B.C. elevator workers threaten strike as lockout notice looms

Union says contract negotiations fell apart Thursday when employers offered a lower wage than hoped

An elevator button panel is shown in Toronto on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kat McCallum
Unionized B.C. construction workers are calling for flushing toilets at work sites, saying portable ones are disgusting and dehumanizing. (Unsplash)

B.C. construction workers demanding flushing toilets at work sites

Tradespeople say porta-potties often so filthy they won’t go to washroom all day

Unionized B.C. construction workers are calling for flushing toilets at work sites, saying portable ones are disgusting and dehumanizing. (Unsplash)
Todd Best of Best Builders (left) with Ian McLean Architecture. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Best Environmental Home – HAVAN Awards

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Todd Best of Best Builders (left) with Ian McLean Architecture. (HAVAN photo)
Dr. Reka Gustafson, chief medical health officer for Vancouver Island. (Submitted photo)

PODCAST: COVID, flu update with Dr. Reka Gustafson

TODAY IN B.C.: Health officer addresses common myths, evolving nature of pandemic

Dr. Reka Gustafson, chief medical health officer for Vancouver Island. (Submitted photo)
Wolfgang Depner, legislative reporter for Black Press Media. (File photo)

PODCAST: Wolfgang Depner reports from the B.C legislature

TODAY IN B.C.: SOGI, housing, safety issues highlight opening of session

Wolfgang Depner, legislative reporter for Black Press Media. (File photo)
Temperature records were set across B.C. over the 2023 Thanksgiving long weekend. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. breaks 19 daily temperature records over Thanksgiving weekend

Lytton saw the hottest temperature at 29.6 C

Temperature records were set across B.C. over the 2023 Thanksgiving long weekend. (Black Press Media file photo)
Construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline near Pípsell, or Jacko Lake, near Kamloops, B.C., resumed after the Canada Energy Regulator allowed for the company to alter the pipeline route. Workers lay pipe during construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on farmland, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Trans Mountain route change will ‘desecrate’ sacred site: Secwépemc knowledge keeper

Corridor near Kamloops holds ‘profound spiritual and cultural significance,’ Nation says

Construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline near Pípsell, or Jacko Lake, near Kamloops, B.C., resumed after the Canada Energy Regulator allowed for the company to alter the pipeline route. Workers lay pipe during construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on farmland, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck