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Glacial lake near Pemberton, B.C., draining slower than expected, experts and officials say

2026-07-02T15:55:15+00:00

A glacial lake northeast of Pemberton, B.C., has started to drain, threatening nearby communities, but the expected downstream floodwaters have so far failed to materialize.

Downtown Vancouver's Granville Street to stay car-free for 7 weeks post-FIFA with $4.75M in city funding

2026-07-02T14:35:00+00:00

Five blocks of Granville Street in downtown Vancouver will stay a hub of pedestrian activity for seven weeks after the FIFA World Cup leaves town, as city council voted to extend the car-free pilot Thursday.

Volleyball coach charged following investigation into sexual assault complaints: North Vancouver RCMP

2026-07-02T12:19:16+00:00

North Vancouver RCMP say a volleyball coach has been charged following an investigation into multiple sexual assault complaints.

B.C. nurses begin job action after strike deadline passes

2026-07-02T11:54:25+00:00

B.C. nurses are beginning job action after their Thursday 12 p.m. strike deadline passed without movement on a new contract. The legal strike includes restrictions on overtime and a ban on non-nursing duties.

North Coast oil tanker ban to remain in place as part of multibillion-dollar deal between B.C. and Ottawa

2026-07-02T09:04:01+00:00

Carney, Eby to announce 'multi-billion-dollar' agreement ahead of Alberta's pipeline update

2026-07-02T05:50:55+00:00

Thursday's announcement comes as Premier David Eby is scheduled to be in China for a trade mission focused on forestry, energy and agriculture.

Meet the working security dogs of the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver

2026-07-02T05:00:00+00:00

Ryker, Tiki and Hunter are all highly trained in detecting explosives and are on duty during the men's FIFA World Cup, along with their handlers, to keep fans safe.

Vancouver 'RoboCop' is 1st Canadian ALS patient to receive Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant

2026-07-02T03:00:00+00:00

On May 20, VPD Sgt. Lee Marten became the third Canadian, and the first Canadian ALS patient, to receive a Neuralink brain implant as part of a clinical trial at Toronto Western Hospital. He is just the 26th person in the world to undergo the procedure which is being tested on people unable to move because of ALS.

Quesnel rolling out the red carpet to attract U.S.-trained doctors — and it's working

2026-07-02T02:00:00+00:00

The community of Quesnel in northern B.C. is pulling out all the stops to attract U.S.-trained physicians and solve previously long waits for family doctors. A health-care recruiter in the community of around 10,000 people says the so-called "red carpet" approach is working — with at least four doctors committed to work there by the end of the summer.

Want to cool off with a dip in a river or lake? Here's how to stay safe

2026-07-02T00:00:00+00:00

After a rash of drowning deaths during Europe's ongoing record-breaking heat wave, advocates are urging Canadians to stay safe this Canada Day as they push for more public swimming access across the country.

Metro Vancouver nearly exceeded daily water conservation goal in June

2026-07-01T15:38:19+00:00

The region of Metro Vancouver is achieving its summertime water-saving goals, but it’s at risk of exceeding them during hot weather, says the local water authority.

As transit fare hike goes into effect in Metro Vancouver, protest calls for low-income pass

2026-07-01T14:58:04+00:00

A protest at Burnaby's Metrotown SkyTrain station on Wednesday called for a low-income transit pass as transit fares went up across Metro Vancouver as part of annual fare hikes.

White Rock Pier replacement gets $25.9M federal grant

2026-07-01T12:51:31+00:00

The federal government announced Wednesday that it is putting almost $26 million towards the White Rock Pier reconstruction project to preserve the community's "crown jewel."

Province says World Cup is boosting B.C. economy, but some businesses report softer demand

2026-07-01T06:00:00+00:00

As the FIFA World Cup passes its halfway mark, the B.C. government is touting the economic benefits of hosting the games in Vancouver but some local businesses say the boost has been uneven.

Women's health pioneer among Order Of Canada appointees from B.C.

2026-07-01T05:00:00+00:00

Cecilia Benoit has devoted her career to shedding light on hidden populations and was a key driver in the legalization of midwifery in Canada. She has become 1 of 12 British Columbians appointed to the Order of Canada this year.

Transportation, gas costs weigh heavily on B.C. residents planning trips: survey

2026-07-01T04:00:00+00:00

A survey by B.C.'s tourism promotion agency shows that as residents considered whether to take overnight trips, many were concerned about the cost of transportation.

First Nations purchase shuttered Canfor sawmill in Vanderhoof to create industrial park

2026-07-01T03:00:00+00:00

The Plateau sawmill property was among the worksites closed by the lumber giant in 2024, impacting hundreds of people and leaving a significant hole in the community's tax base. The Stellat'en, Nadleh Whut'en, Saik'uz and Lhedli T'enneh First Nations say they have banded together to buy the site and turn it into the Ncha Koh Industrial Park, and lease it to B.C. Hydro.

From Tamil to Cree to Mandarin, these stand-up comedians are using their mother tongue to land punchlines

2026-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Across Canada, a growing number of comedians are turning to their mother tongues on stage — not just as a stylistic choice, but as a way to tell more honest stories, reclaim histories shaped by migration and colonialism, and introduce audiences to perspectives not often heard.

Lawsuit attempting to reopen Cowichan Aboriginal title case dismissed

2026-06-30T16:17:45+00:00

Montrose Properties, the area's largest landowner, took the unusual step of trying to have the case reopened, arguing it was unfairly omitted from the original trial and that its fee simple land interests are directly affected by a declaration of Aboriginal title. But a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled this week it is an "abuse of process for relitigation" and will not be allowed.

2 charged in connection with alleged trafficking and sexual assault in Victoria

2026-06-30T15:34:59+00:00

Rahul Chahar has been charged with sexual assault causing bodily harm, unlawful confinement and attempting to choke to overcome resistance, while 22-year-old Nagender Nagender has been charged with trafficking in persons.