Is ‘Super, Natural British Columbia’ Veering into Overtourism? (in Opinion)

Tourism is big business in B.C. — too big. According to the government’s Strategic Framework for Tourism in B.C. 2019-2021, we had 6.1 million international overnight arrivals in 2018, and in 2017 tourism brought in $18 billion for restaurants, retail …

Wexit's last territorial demand in British Columbia

Just when you thought it couldn't get any nuttier out here in Wexitopia, former Wildrose Party leader Danielle Smith took to the Twittersphere to promote a territorial corridor from Alberta to the B.C. coast. I know what you're thinking, but as …

Fifty-four forty or what? Is this Wexitopia’s last territorial demand in British Columbia?

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any nuttier out here in Wexitopia, former Wildrose Party leader Danielle Smith took to the Twittersphere to promote a territorial corridor from Alberta to the B.C. Coast. I know what you’re thinking, but as regular …

British Columbia set to announce changes around youth vaping, regulations

British Columbia set to announce changes around youth vaping, regulations

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is expected to announce changes today around vaping especially in regards to young people in the province. Health Minister Adrian Dix has said B.C. will be taking strong action that involves education, tightening …

Barge bound for Alaska runs aground in British Columbia

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — No injuries were reported and there was no marine pollution when a barge headed to Alaska was grounded near Vancouver Island. The Anchorage Daily News reported Tuesday that the Nana Provider owned by Alaska Marine Lines ran aground …

Thousands hold moments of silence on Remembrance Day in British Columbia

VANCOUVER — Thousands gathered at cenotaphs and war memorials across British Columbia on Monday to honour those who've served or made the ultimate sacrifice as part of Canada's military. At Victory Square in Vancouver, the crowd held two-minutes of …

Alaska barge damaged after running aground in British Columbia

Crews were working Monday to move an Alaska-bound barge that was damaged when it hit ground Saturday near Vancouver Island, according to the Canadian Coast Guard. The Nana Provider, which is owned by Alaska Marine Lines, was grounded on Quadra Island, just …

Crowds gather to mark Remembrance Day across British Columbia

Thousands gathered at cenotaphs and war memorials across British Columbia Monday morning to honour those who've served or made the ultimate sacrifice as part of Canada's military. At Victory Square in Vancouver, two trumpets played the Last Post, …

Freezing rain warning for parts of British Columbia

Freezing rain will persist until Tuesday morning Updated: November 11, 2019 Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for B.C.’s north coast and central interior. “The combination of warm air from the approaching system overriding the cold …