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Heavy rain and snow pummel parts of British Columbia

Heavy rain and snow pummel parts of British Columbia

Stormy weather in British Columbia dropped more than 200 millimetres of rain on parts of the central coast and more than 70 centimetres of snow near the Alaska Panhandle.
'Devastated': Missing teen found dead in Delta

'Devastated': Missing teen found dead in Delta

His death is not considered suspicious and the BC Coroners Service is investigating the cause of death.
Vancouver transit braces for Swift impact as parking cost spikes to $150

Vancouver transit braces for Swift impact as parking cost spikes to $150

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver's transit operator is rolling out expanded and extended services to cope with the impact of Taylor Swift fans during the superstar's three-night run at BC Place, as parking and ride-hailing costs soar.
Lithium battery explodes, igniting clothes in Dashwood fire chief’s closet

Lithium battery explodes, igniting clothes in Dashwood fire chief’s closet

Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department Chief Nick Acciavatti said the battery, for an airsoft gun, was not charging when it self-detonated
Port Alberni woman gets five years for crash that killed retired RCMP officer

Port Alberni woman gets five years for crash that killed retired RCMP officer

Belinda Mary Hainsworth was driving on Highway 4 near Whiskey Creek on March 22, 2019, when she veered into oncoming lanes, crashing into a pickup driven by Gareth Rees
Warnings from Environment Canada as heavy snow, freezing rain hit northern B.C.

Warnings from Environment Canada as heavy snow, freezing rain hit northern B.C.

A winter storm has dumped heavy snow over parts of central and northern British Columbia, and freezing rain is in the forecast as temperatures start to rise.
Man injured in police shooting during Vancouver carjacking arrest

Man injured in police shooting during Vancouver carjacking arrest

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Police say a carjacking suspect is in hospital receiving treatment for a gunshot wound to his arm after officers responded to a report of a man allegedly armed with a knife and a broken glass bottle in a stolen car. Sgt.
Diesel made from old cooking oil to feed Metro Vancouver truck fleet

Diesel made from old cooking oil to feed Metro Vancouver truck fleet

Bio-diesel is expected to eliminate more than 11,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases, a 65 per cent reduction over five years.
Winter storm watch issued as snow, heavy rain expected for B.C. coast

Winter storm watch issued as snow, heavy rain expected for B.C. coast

VANCOUVER — A winter storm is moving over British Columbia's coast, bringing strong winds, heavy snow and freezing rain as snowfall warnings continue for much of the province's Interior.
Cucumbers recalled in Canada, U.S. over possible salmonella contamination

Cucumbers recalled in Canada, U.S. over possible salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling cucumbers across the country due to a potential salmonella contamination. All sizes of SunFed Produce whole fresh American cucumbers sold between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26 were recalled Thursday after the U.