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Boa constrictor captured at Miracle Beach, in second incident in a month

Boa constrictor captured at Miracle Beach, in second incident in a month

The Conservation Officer Service says it’s investigating the circumstances of the escape, which may result in enforcement action against the snake’s owner
SLRD greenlights South Britannia surf park and master-planned community after years-long review

SLRD greenlights South Britannia surf park and master-planned community after years-long review

Phase 1 of the project, which includes the surf park, is expected to begin in 2026 and be complete in 2029
B.C. minister Bowinn Ma tells of 'frightening' incident at her constituency office

B.C. minister Bowinn Ma tells of 'frightening' incident at her constituency office

NORTH VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says there was a "frightening" security incident at her constituency office in North Vancouver early Friday.
Organizers cancel triathlon after flagger costs soar in wake of death

Organizers cancel triathlon after flagger costs soar in wake of death

The Elk Lake Triathlon was set to take place Aug. 3, but was cancelled after the cost of flagging required under district regulations increased by $30,000-$35,000.
B.C.'s Interior health authority confirms additional measles cases

B.C.'s Interior health authority confirms additional measles cases

KAMLOOPS — British Columbia's Interior health authority says it has confirmed additional cases of measles in the region spanning the province's southern Interior.
B.C. police watchdog calls hearing into officers' 'racist, sexist' WhatsApp group

B.C. police watchdog calls hearing into officers' 'racist, sexist' WhatsApp group

British Columbia's Police Complaint Commissioner says he's called a public hearing to probe misconduct allegations against three current and three former Nelson police officers over alleged racist, sexist and inappropriate comments made in a private
YVR to break passenger records with busiest summer ever

YVR to break passenger records with busiest summer ever

Busiest routes out of Vancouver are to Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Montreal.
Feds commit to loaning up to $690M for Chinese-built B.C. Ferries order

Feds commit to loaning up to $690M for Chinese-built B.C. Ferries order

The Canada Infrastructure Bank announced Thursday that it would lend B.C. Ferries up to $1 billion toward vessel purchase and terminal upgrades
Rustad wonders if he should have made 'blackmail' claim after Opposition caucus meets

Rustad wonders if he should have made 'blackmail' claim after Opposition caucus meets

British Columbia Opposition Leader John Rustad said he wonders whether he should have used the word "blackmail" to describe the alleged behaviour of former B.C. Conservatives he's accused of trying to take over the party.
Goldstream Avenue campers told to move on; RVs have until Monday to leave

Goldstream Avenue campers told to move on; RVs have until Monday to leave

About a dozen people living in vans and trailers along the side of the busy road woke up Sunday to a notice from the City of Langford on their windshields telling them to leave by June 30