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Dust and stone but no evacuation orders after 2 days of Similkameen slides

Dust and stone but no evacuation orders after 2 days of Similkameen slides

Rocky end to the week with multiple K Mountain slides over April 2 and 3.
B.C. MLA criticized for western separatist post says he is a proud Canadian

B.C. MLA criticized for western separatist post says he is a proud Canadian

Conservative David Williams, MLA for Salmon Arm-Shuswap, acknowledged that the post has taken his party off-topic
Survey finds ageism to be a problem in B.C.: Seniors advocate

Survey finds ageism to be a problem in B.C.: Seniors advocate

B.C. senior's advocate says stories submitted are 'disheartening and out of step'
Former B.C. RCMP Supt. gets absolute discharge on assault conviction

Former B.C. RCMP Supt. gets absolute discharge on assault conviction

Steven McVarnock pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of simple assault. The court granted an absolute discharge meaning the conviction won't be on his criminal record
North Island—Powell River candidates react in aftermath of Aaron Gunn posts

North Island—Powell River candidates react in aftermath of Aaron Gunn posts

Various organizations, such as the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC), have called for the Conservative Party of Canada to replace Aaron Gunn, the North Island—Powell River candidate, after Gunn's social media posts became viral.
B.C. has economic growth potential despite tariffs: BDC chief economist

B.C. has economic growth potential despite tariffs: BDC chief economist

U.S. tariffs cause both stress and force seeking new opportunities for Canadian businesses
B.C. economist warns of escalating trade war with the U.S.

B.C. economist warns of escalating trade war with the U.S.

Kwantlen's Ulrich Paschen sees B.C. with few options, while UBC's Werner Antweiler says liberalization of interprovincial trade as key
Rock smashes through Tesla windshield, injures pregnant woman: B.C. police

Rock smashes through Tesla windshield, injures pregnant woman: B.C. police

Police are investigating to determine if it was a criminal act
'Dangerous' new barriers at Cathedral Grove spark concern along Alberni highway

'Dangerous' new barriers at Cathedral Grove spark concern along Alberni highway

Barriers were installed to deter parking outside of designated areas
It's out of context: Former Kelowna teacher accused of child luring on the stand

It's out of context: Former Kelowna teacher accused of child luring on the stand

A former teacher asked a Grade 11 student to keep their conversation a secret after making sexual remarks over Instagram messenger in May 2023
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