News/Canada/British Columbia (Page 13)

British Columbia Canadian RV dealers say they are concerned about the threat of tariffs on their industry, but are cautiously optimistic about renewed interest in travellers exploring Canada in a recreational vehicle.  RVs and motorhomes are primarily made in the U.S., aren’t yet subject to 25% counter-tariffs from Canada JonContinue Reading

There is a window of relief for British Columbia farmers from the devastating waves of avian flu, leaving them to assess the toll of outbreaks spanning more than three years that saw millions of birds culled at hundreds of farms. Farmers and scientists also worry what the next migration of wild birdsContinue Reading

British Columbia A former Conservative candidate in the Metro Vancouver riding of New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville says he was removed from the party’s slate because of comments he made about the Chinese government in a podcast four years ago. Real estate agent Lourence Singh says he was told his remarks about ChinaContinue Reading

British Columbia The U.S. is set to more than double the duty it charges on softwood lumber imports from Canada, with the planned new rate set at 34.45 per cent, up from the previous 14.54 per cent.  B.C. premier and U.S. industry group both confirm tariff rate set to go upContinue Reading

British Columbia·Updated Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told a news conference in Osoyoos, B.C., that accusations about North-Island Powell River candidate Aaron Gunn are “misinformation,” after he was called out over posts he made stating that the residential school system did not constitute genocide. Aaron Gunn was criticized over posts that statedContinue Reading

British Columbia Dark secrets from the past emerged at a provincial court trial this week, where an 85-year-old former North Vancouver teacher was convicted of nine historic sexual offences against boys he groomed with ski trips, water-skiing and camping. Brian Meilicke Moore, 85, also faces class action lawsuit from victimsContinue Reading

British Columbia Polls project the NDP losing the majority of its seats in B.C. as Liberals and Conservatives eat into its support. Polls project NDP losing majority of its seats in B.C. as Liberals and Conservatives eat into supportAndrew Kurjata · CBC News · Posted: Apr 04, 2025 3:23 PMContinue Reading

British Columbia Crown prosecutors argued that Farshad Khojsteh Kashani sexually assaulted seven complainants during vaginal-tightening treatments at Fab Skin Care on Kingsway. Clients of Farshad Khojsteh Kashani were advised to get tested for sexually transmitted infectionsKarin Larsen · CBC News · Posted: Apr 03, 2025 4:23 PM EDT | Last Updated: AprilContinue Reading

An independent report detailing the “choices and mistakes” that led to the overdose death of a first-year University of Victoria student in January 2024 has been released by the university, casting new light on the circumstances of the incident and her parent’s fight for transparency in the year since. The report,Continue Reading