News/Canada/British Columbia (Page 69)

British Columbia Jail time for former Elizabeth Fry manager guilty of $240K fraudThe former financial manager of the Elizabeth Fry Society in Prince George, B.C., was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs Tuesday, after she was sentenced to a two-and-a-half-year jail term for stealing almost a quarter-million dollars that was supposed to help vulnerable womenContinue Reading

British Columbia Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault broke the law when he waited eight months to recommend an emergency order protecting British Columbia’s endangered spotted owls, a federal court judge has ruled. Federal court judge says Steven Guilbeault’s 8-month delay in recommending order violated Species at Risk Act Yasmine Ghania ·Continue Reading

British Columbia Federal immigration money is being “showered down” on Ontario and Quebec “at the expense” of Western Canada, British Columbia Premier David Eby said at an annual meeting of Western Canada premiers. Federal government had offered Quebec $750 million after surge in number of temporary residentsThe Canadian Press ·Continue Reading

British Columbia After multiple people were hospitalized following a collision between a seaplane and a pleasure boat on Saturday, boaters are sharing tips on how to stay safe on Vancouver’s waters. 2 people were hospitalized after Saturday collision in Coal Harbour, which involved a Harbour Air plane Akshay Kulkarni ·Continue Reading

British Columbia Court rejects bid to review minister’s order to B.C. salmon farmsThe Federal Court has rejected a bid by two First Nations and salmon farm operators to review Ottawa’s decision to not renew licences for 15 open-net Atlantic salmon farms in the waters off British Columbia. Fisheries minister hadContinue Reading

British Columbia Post-wildfire mushroom picking rush in B.C. causing conflictsB.C. says it is not ruling out regulating wild mushroom picking after an Indigenous community said a rising number of foragers are infringing on its land, with one case involving alleged threats of physical violence and intimidation. First Nation in ShuswapContinue Reading

British Columbia·Updated ‘Several’ injured after seaplane goes down in Vancouver: policeA number of people have been hospitalized after a seaplane collided with a boat in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour near Stanley Park on Saturday, officials confirmed. Harbour Air seaplane, with 6 people on board, collided with a pleasure boat on SaturdayContinue Reading

British Columbia Instead of rebuilding dikes to manage water flows and prevent future floods, scientists at UBC are suggesting an alternative: let Sumas Lake return to its natural state. New UBC report says restoring the lake would help with climate adaptation Cathy Kearney · CBC News · Posted: Jun 08,Continue Reading

British Columbia Longtime Vancouver Wreck Beach goers are upset that measures taken to improve safety and access at one of North America’s largest clothing-optional beaches are contributing to a rise in voyeurism and ruining the place. Longtime Wreck Beach goers want input over management measures they say threatens site ChadContinue Reading