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Court rules B.C. law to push through Vancouver housing project is unconstitutional

Court rules B.C. law to push through Vancouver housing project is unconstitutional

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled that a law passed by the provincial government to stave off opposition to a supportive housing development in the Vancouver neighbourhood of Kitsilano is unconstitutional.
B.C. man charged over tractor crash with police during 2023 anti-SOGI protest

B.C. man charged over tractor crash with police during 2023 anti-SOGI protest

SURREY, B.C. — Mounties say a Chilliwack, B.C., man has been charged with three criminal offences after a crash between a tractor and BC Highway Patrol vehicle during a 2023 protest. They say the 54-year-old was arrested on Dec.
More than 280 million trees planted in 2024 in B.C., focus on fire-damaged areas

More than 280 million trees planted in 2024 in B.C., focus on fire-damaged areas

VICTORIA — British Columbia's forests ministry says more than 280 million trees were planted in the province this year.
Mounties in Squamish, B.C., recover stolen search-and-rescue equipment

Mounties in Squamish, B.C., recover stolen search-and-rescue equipment

SQUAMISH, B.C. — Mounties in Squamish, B.C., say they have recovered BC Parks and search-and-rescue equipment that was stolen this fall. They say in a news release that police received a report on Oct.
Wet and windy Christmas for B.C. coast, as holiday procession of storms takes aim

Wet and windy Christmas for B.C. coast, as holiday procession of storms takes aim

Environment Canada is warning about a procession of storms that are expected to bring powerful winds and heavy rain to British Columbia's coast over Christmas.
Sea to Sky RCMP recover stolen 'high-end' gear from Whistler in the Squamish Valley

Sea to Sky RCMP recover stolen 'high-end' gear from Whistler in the Squamish Valley

Sea to Sky RCMP- Squamish recover stolen BC parks and search and rescue equipment that was stolen in October and November.
Second mudslide victim's body found as more high winds strike B.C. coast

Second mudslide victim's body found as more high winds strike B.C. coast

High winds are again hitting the coast of British Columbia, as gusts surpassing 100 km/h have been reported at several outlying islands.
Second body found after mudslide last weekend hits B.C. coastline

Second body found after mudslide last weekend hits B.C. coastline

VANCOUVER — Squamish RCMP say emergency crews have recovered the body of a second person whose home was hit by a mudslide last weekend in British Columbia's Sea to Sky region. RCMP say emergency crews recovered the first body last Sunday.
Body of second person swept away in Lions Bay landslide recovered

Body of second person swept away in Lions Bay landslide recovered

At approximately 5:30 p.m. today, Dec. 21, the body of the second resident was found by emergency crews. 
CP NewsAlert: Second body recovered after mudslide displaced house in B.C.

CP NewsAlert: Second body recovered after mudslide displaced house in B.C.

Emergency crews in Squamish have recovered the body of the second resident whose home was hit by the same mudslide that closed the Sea to Sky highway last weekend.