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Safety board says flaw in rail found, but not fixed before 38 cars derailed in B.C.

Safety board says flaw in rail found, but not fixed before 38 cars derailed in B.C.

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says a defect in a railway track was found nine days before 38 Canadian National Railway cars derailed in northern British Columbia but it wasn't fixed.
Children's plush robes recalled due to fire hazard

Children's plush robes recalled due to fire hazard

The critter style robes were sold across Canada at Urban Kids stores
B.C. Ferries extends schedule changes due to staffing shortage

B.C. Ferries extends schedule changes due to staffing shortage

Anticipating staff shortages in the months ahead, B.C. Ferries has extended until June 22 schedule changes to three of its routes in order to maintain reliable service.
Police arrest suspect in alleged stair shoving incident, say Vancouver police

Police arrest suspect in alleged stair shoving incident, say Vancouver police

Vancouver Police say they have arrested a suspect one day after releasing a video that shows a man being pushed down a flight of stairs at a city transit stop.
First Nation heads to court Monday to assert claim to portion of Nootka Island

First Nation heads to court Monday to assert claim to portion of Nootka Island

The Nuchatlaht claim covers provincial Crown land that contains Nuchatlitz Provincial Park at the northwest tip of the island, as well as lands granted as private forest tenures to companies such as Western Forest Products.
Victoria police establishes 'access points' ahead of planned COVID protests

Victoria police establishes 'access points' ahead of planned COVID protests

Victoria police say they are limiting vehicle access to the neighbourhood near the British Columbia legislature ahead of anticipated protests against COVID-19 measures.
Vancouver Coastal Health issues raw oyster alert after dozens sickened by norovirus

Vancouver Coastal Health issues raw oyster alert after dozens sickened by norovirus

Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a warning after dozens of people fell sick from eating raw British Columbia oysters.
B.C. government’s pandemic review a 'sham,' expert says

B.C. government’s pandemic review a 'sham,' expert says

Bad public health policy helped propel each wave of COVID-19, says a retired emergency room physician.
199 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. as hospitalizations drop

199 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. as hospitalizations drop

VICTORIA — The provincial Health Ministry says there have been six more deaths related to COVID-19 in British Columbia as of Friday. It brings the death toll to 2,966 since the pandemic began. B.C.
B.C. wildfire service to increase prevention work from backyards to forests: official

B.C. wildfire service to increase prevention work from backyards to forests: official

KAMLOOPS, B.C.