Town of Smithers extends private security contract at homeless encampment
In February, the town of Smithers said it was selected as one of the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs and BC Housing’s HEART and HEARTH communities.
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Final suspect arrested in 2024 Winnipeg extortion and homicide
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in British Columbia and returned to Winnipeg in connection with the 2024 homicide of a 22-year-old Ontario man.
B.C. mineral claims processing time still falling short, industry says
B.C.'s Minister for Mining and Critical Minerals, Jagrup Brar, said the province is in the process of hiring 17 more staff to deal with exploration permits.
Once thought to be extinct, ancient cloud sponge seen in B.C. waters
Ancient cloud sponges were once thought to be extinct, but Ryan Swan from Be Sea Adventure captured them on video and shared the rare footage on his YouTube channel.
‘Absolute betrayal’: First Nations blast Eby in leaked transcript of DRIPA meeting
At least one leader expresses doubt about the wisdom of opposing the government, considering the Opposition B.C. Conservatives are "running on appealing DRIPA."
B.C. Ferries details close call with northern ferry weeks after it veered a metre from rocks
Details are being shared about a recent incident involving a B.C. Ferries vessel that veered off course near rock shoals off the northern coast on March 8. On Thursday, the company summarized what happened and confirmed an investigation is underway.
2 BC Ferries vessels out of service this Easter long weekend, 1 now fixed
Typically, there are about 400,000 passengers and 160,000 vehicles that travel on BC Ferries over the Easter long weekend and there have been many delays.
B.C. mother and 7-year-old daughter detained by ICE in Texas have been released
On March 14, Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were stopped at a Customs and Border Patrol checkpoint and taken to a processing facility for deportation.
Problems plague BC Ferries ahead of Easter long weekend
The Spirit of Vancouver Island is still out of commission due to a generator problem that happened on Tuesday. It had only returned to service on Sunday.
B.C. proposes to pause sections of DRIPA
'This act created an action plan that allowed us to prioritize work when developed in partnership with First Nations and it has been working,' Premier David Eby said.
Fuel costs impacting more B.C. services, including food banks, local grocers
That same pressure is showing up at the Union Gospel Mission, with staff saying they are seeing more people who need emergency support.
Oilers getting solid defensive contributions
The Edmonton Oilers didn't make any flashy moves at the NHL trading deadline, but general manager Stan Bowman did obtain some impactful defensive-minded players who have contributed significantly to the team's five-game winning streak.
It's a World Series rematch as the Dodgers return to Toronto. Here's what the Jays are up against
The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays for a three-game series starting Monday night. What's changed since they defeated the Jays to become World Series champs in Toronto last year? Let's find out.
Alberta’s proposed immigration bill would create more red tape: hospitality sector
The hospitality sector says the bill requiring employers to be registered and be licensed to hire foreign workers creates more barriers when the industry is already struggling.
When did Easter become 'spring Christmas'? Stressed parents would like to know
If it seems like every year, Easter, and in fact every holiday, gets a little more intense, we're here to tell you that you're correct.
#TheMoment an escaped kangaroo spent 3 days on the run
Debbie Marland, owner of Sunshine Farms, tells The National about the moment Chesney the kangaroo escaped and spent three days on the run after being spooked by hunting dogs.
Why Canadian seeds are on their way to the moon with Artemis II
Hundreds of Canadian seeds are making their outer space debut on the Artemis II mission — and researchers say it's all in the name of conservation.
How climate change is threatening the flavour — and future — of India's prized Darjeeling tea
An extremely dry winter has made for another challenging harvest of India's famous Darjeeling tea, with the flavour the region is renowned for at risk as quality dips. As climate change makes the weather more erratic in the Himalayan foothills, estate owners are growing ever more worried about the...
Smoky, fast-moving wildfire triggers evacuation orders in Southern California
The fire was burning in a populated — but not densely so — unincorporated part of Riverside County, in a recreational area near the city of Moreno Valley, which has a population of roughly 200,000.
How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada
The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.