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British Columbia A second dead grey whale has washed ashore in British Columbia in less than a week. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has confirmed that the latest dead whale was reported on May 11 in Haida Gwaii and a marine mammal response team is working with local First Nations toContinue Reading

British Columbia A Federal Court judge has tossed out a challenge that would have stopped the killing of about 400 ostriches on a British Columbia farm that suffered an outbreak of avian flu. Farm suffered avian flu outbreak but owners have argued they did not pose wider risk Andrew KurjataContinue Reading

British Columbia A First Nation in B.C.’s Interior is blocking access to the R.W. Bruhn Bridge construction site along the Trans-Canada Highway in Sicamous, B.C., over the alleged exclusion of its workers and businesses from the government-funded infrastructure project. Splatsin First Nation says it has been sidelined from partnership agreementCBCContinue Reading

British Columbia Drier, warmer weather in much of British Columbia last month has contributed to an early melt, raising concern for widespread drought this summer, the province’s latest snowpack and water supply bulletin says. Former provincial environment minister says drought is a factor in B.C.’s declining electricity generation Brenna OwenContinue Reading

British Columbia·Updated The province is launching a targeted U.S. marketing campaign in June in parts of the country with the highest interest in moving to B.C., including the states of Washington and Oregon and select cities in California. ‘President Trump’s loss is British Columbia’s gain,’ Eby saysCBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

British Columbia It’s been 25 years since the first modern-day treaty in B.C. came into effect, releasing the Nisga’a Nation from the bounds of the Indian Act and recognizing its inherent right to self-government. Treaty released nation from Indian Act, allowing it to run its own schools and health services Joseph GosnellContinue Reading

British Columbia A B.C. pilot describes the moment he realized his plane was going down, and what happened next. B.C. pilot describes the moment he realized his plane was going down, and what happened next Courtney Dickson · CBC News · Posted: May 10, 2025 9:00 AM EDT | LastContinue Reading

British Columbia The Toronto Blue Jays’ visit to Seattle comes as fewer Canadians travel to the U.S. amid President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats of making Canada the 51st state. April saw a 51 per cent drop in cars with B.C. licence plates heading into the U.S. from southwest B.C. comparedContinue Reading

British Columbia The possibility of a U.S. energy company owning Burnaby’s fuel refinery is causing concern among workers and energy observers who have U.S. tariffs in mind. Calgary-based Parkland Corp. says if deal proceeds, buyer Sunoco will safeguard Canadian jobsCBC News · Posted: May 09, 2025 8:43 PM EDT |Continue Reading