British Columbia

Transport Canada has detained a boat linked to the fatal sinking of the Top Ocean in British Columbia on June 28, which resulted in 10 people being on board. The agency cited violations, noting the 11-metre sister vessel is being operated as a commercial passenger boat despite being classified as a pleasure craft.

A resort owner in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon reports that part of his business has burned down due to expanding wildfires, which have grown to nearly 200 square kilometers. The owner described the scene as having 'wreckage everywhere' following the fires.

Canada experienced a 4% year-over-year decline in asking rents for the 21st consecutive month, with British Columbia and Ontario seeing the largest drops. Atlantic Canada was the only region where rents increased.

Mana Jampala, a 12-year-old founder from British Columbia, created Voxa, an AI-powered receptionist to assist small businesses with managing calls and appointments. She used ChatGPT and Claude to develop the tool, which aims to prevent missed customer inquiries and streamline operations for understaffed businesses.

British Columbia is preparing a lawsuit against OpenAI for failing to report violent ChatGPT activity by Jesse Van Rootselaar, who committed a mass school shooting in February 2025. OpenAI had banned Van Rootselaar’s account in June 2025, months before the 18-year-old killed eight people in Tumbler Ridge.

Liberals voted to shelve a Conservative request to investigate a plan to purchase vacant British Columbia condos for conversion into affordable housing. The decision left Conservative MPs frustrated during a parliamentary ethics committee meeting.

Prosecutors in Los Angeles announced charges against the Indian syndicate 'Bishnoi,' accusing Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot near a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia on June 18, 2023.

Hanwha Ocean's stock fell over 20% after losing a submarine deal in Canada. The South Korean Navy's KSS-III ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho submarine was referenced in the context of the deal in British Columbia.

New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and British Columbia are providing assistance to Quebec's wildfire prevention and suppression agency to combat fires. Three provinces are collaborating on wildfire management efforts.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the northern British Columbia tanker ban will remain in place as Canada pursues an Alberta pipeline to the Pacific Coast. The pipeline aims to diversify oil exports beyond the U.S. and address separatist tensions in Alberta, with British Columbia and some First Nations opposing a northern route. Compensation for environmental risks will be provided if the pipeline is built in southern British Columbia.

British Columbia and Ottawa are set to announce a multibillion-dollar resource deal. The agreement involves significant financial investment in resource-related projects.

A former North Fraser Correctional Centre guard surrendered to police after a warrant was issued for her arrest. The arrest warrant was issued last month before her surrender on Monday.

The Alberta government plans to announce details on July 2 about a proposed 'one-million-barrel-per-day oil pipeline' route through British Columbia. The project aims to transport oil from Alberta to the West Coast.

Ottawa is relaunching the federal greener homes grant in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and British Columbia after a hiatus. The program aims to support home retrofits in these provinces.

A glacial lake near British Columbia's Place Glacier is at risk of overflowing, posing a recurring threat to nearby homes. Experts attribute the increasing risk to human-caused climate change, which is significantly impacting Canada's glaciers.

Heat waves can make indoor temperatures more dangerous than outdoors, especially when air conditioning fails. Indoor heat traps in homes can lead to lethal conditions, as seen in the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat dome where 98% of deaths in British Columbia occurred indoors. Studies show even healthy adults face significant risks due to prolonged exposure and high humidity.

Kelp forests, critical biodiversity hotspots, are declining rapidly due to ocean warming, pollution, and urchin overpopulation. Tribal volunteers from the Haida Nation in British Columbia are removing purple sea urchins to protect kelp, while scientists highlight kelp's underappreciated potential to sequester carbon, comparable to tropical rainforests.

E-scooter-related injuries among children are increasing in British Columbia, according to data from B.C. Children’s Hospital. The rise coincides with the growing popularity of e-scooters across the province.

Andy Engelson, co-founder of Cascadia Democratic Action, advocates for Washington and Oregon to form an independent nation with British Columbia. The article highlights discussions about regional secession in the U.S.

The article features a collection of photographs from the North Pacific region, showcasing wildlife such as Pacific walruses, humpback whales, spirit bears, and salmon, as well as locations like Chukotka, British Columbia, Hokkaido, and Alaska. It also highlights historical and environmental elements, including an abandoned lighthouse, a grounded WWII bomber, and climate-related challenges facing coastal Alaskan villages.

Two children are dead and three people are injured after a side-by-side vehicle rolled over in Pouce Coupe, near the B.C.-Alberta border on June 4. The incident was reported by RCMP on a rural road in the area.

A man used a hatchet to fight off a bear attack in the California mountains. The bear involved was identified as an American black bear located in British Columbia, Canada.

A Vernon, B.C., retirement community is seeking over $197,400 from a resident who refused to leave during a 2021 wildfire. The funds are intended for recovery costs related to the wildfire event.

WestJet Airlines criticized Canada's loan offer to airlines struggling with fuel costs. British Columbia is in a state of emergency due to a severe storm disrupting transportation infrastructure.

The union representing 911 call-takers in British Columbia has issued a 72-hour strike notice, indicating they are legally prepared to strike on Monday after failing to reach an agreement with their employer.

A man in Saanich, B.C., secretly filmed hundreds of women and girls in public spaces and their homes over six years, leaving most victims unaware they were targeted.

Billionaire and Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson has won a legal challenge to reduce the assessed value of his Vancouver waterfront mansion by $18 million. The home was previously listed as the most expensive property in British Columbia.

A recent British Columbia court decision may influence remote work policies and practices. The ruling could set legal precedents for employment arrangements involving remote work.

British Columbia is the last Canadian province to permit cigarette sales in drugstores. The issue sparked a contentious debate in the B.C. Legislature, driven by anti-smoking advocate Leo Levasseur from Sidney, B.C.

Canada and Germany are set to announce a landmark liquefied natural gas (LNG) export deal from British Columbia, marking a significant step in energy trade between the two nations.

British Columbia residents are being asked to report excessively loud boats to help shape new regulations on noisy boat engines and exhaust. Advocates encourage public participation to influence next year's enforcement of these expected regulations.

A new Equifax Canada report reveals a 32% national increase in mortgage delinquency balances, with Ontarians and British Columbians facing particular challenges in high-priced housing markets.

A landmark agreement to export liquefied natural gas from northern British Columbia to Germany is set to be announced this week by the Canadian federal government, as revealed by B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix.

A former Sea-to-Sky mining town in British Columbia is being recognized for its transformation into a restored village featuring homes, businesses, and preserved historic buildings over 50 years after its mine closed.

Residents of Quadra Island, British Columbia, are fundraising for a recruitment drive to replace a retiring doctor, as the clinic faces potential closure. The effort aims to secure medical services for the island community.

The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is warning residents of Britannia Beach in British Columbia about a fake letter falsely claiming the nation is asserting Indigenous title over their properties and demanding they vacate. The letter is part of a scam, and the Nation is urging homeowners to disregard it.

Premiers from Canada's western provinces will meet in Kananaskis, Alberta, for a two-day gathering starting Monday. B.C. Premier David Eby and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith acknowledged potential awkwardness amid ongoing pipeline tensions.

A U.S. man who was found likely responsible for starting a wildfire in British Columbia's Sea-to-Sky region in 2018 has lost his appeal of a $2.35 million fine. The fire occurred in a sensitive ecological reserve, leading to significant legal and environmental consequences.

Three men died and two survived after a boat capsized off the shore of Savary Island in British Columbia, as reported by the Powell River RCMP. The incident occurred approximately 500 to 1,000 metres from the coast Thursday night.

B.C. actor Stewart McLean is believed to be a victim of homicide according to police. McLean was last seen at his residence in Lions Bay on May 15. Authorities are investigating the case as a potential homicide.