News/Canada/British Columbia (Page 2)

British Columbia Kelowna resident and former federal NDP candidate Cade Desjarlais said the party needs a working-class reset, a leader in that mould and a strong focus on B.C.. B.C. is 1 of 2 provinces governed by a New Democrat, and home to 3 of the party’s 7 parliamentary seatsContinue Reading

British Columbia·CBC Investigates The head of Coquitlam’s RCMP detachment accused three of his officers of waging “a campaign of hate” in an email sent to staff after the first of the accused Mounties publicly defended himself against allegations of homophobia, racism and sexism. CBC obtained ‘inflammatory’ email, which threatens toContinue Reading

British Columbia B.C.’s main outpatient lab services provider has reached a deal with the union representing about 1,200 of its striking workers. LifeLabs, B.C. General Employees’ Union both agree to mediator’s binding recommendationsThe Canadian Press · Posted: May 21, 2025 3:01 PM EDT | Last Updated: May 21 LifeLabs and 1,200Continue Reading

British Columbia Black bears are one of B.C.’s most recognizable large mammals, often for the wrong reasons, such as human-animal conflicts. With thousands killed each year, some advocates want the government to better understand just how many black bears there really are. Last estimate more than 20 years old. WildlifeContinue Reading

British Columbia The French company has signed a deal to buy two million tons per year of liquefied natural gas for 20 years from the proposed project, which is being developed by the Nisga’a Nation, Rockies LNG Partners and Western LNG. The French company will also acquire 5 per centContinue Reading

British Columbia A northeastern B.C. family’s health-care story has prompted dozens of complaints about misdiagnoses and miscommunications at the ER in their community. Story has prompted dozens of complaints about misdiagnoses, miscommunications at local ER Andrew Kurjata · CBC News · Posted: May 20, 2025 8:00 AM EDT | LastContinue Reading

On The Island7:32Texas nurse wants to move to Nanaimo BC is streamlining the process for US nurses to come work in BC. We hear from Rachael Smith-Taylor, who works as a registered nurse in Belton, Texas, but wants to move to Nanaimo.   A Texas-based nurse is hoping to relocate permanentlyContinue Reading

British Columbia The Sun Peaks ski resort near Kamloops is adopting European “snow blankets” to preserve its winter season during warmer summer months amid climate change. Sun Peaks adopts European ‘snow blankets’ to preserve season amid climate change Duncan Currie, operations director for Sun Peaks ski resort in Kamloops, B.C.,Continue Reading

British Columbia The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says it is going ahead with a cull of nearly 400 ostriches living in southeastern B.C. over fears of avian flu. Federal agency says dates for cull will not be shared with public in advanceCBC News · Posted: May 18, 2025 4:07Continue Reading