British Columbia
Vancouver’s Urban Future Takes Shape: Major Projects on Housing, Transit, and Infrastructure
Metro Vancouver and British Columbia are undergoing a significant transformation, with numerous major projects underway in housing, transit, and infrastructure. Urban journalist Kenneth Chan’s recent reports highlight the region’s efforts to address rapid growth and evolving needs.
UBC Prepares for Clash Over Residential School Denial Event
The University of British Columbia is set to host a controversial event by residential school denialist Dallas Brodie, sparking widespread counter-demonstrations from Indigenous students and allies committed to affirming survivor truths.
Shigella Outbreak Highlights Urgent Hygiene Gaps in South Island’s Unhoused Community
A shigellosis outbreak among South Island’s unhoused population exposes deep sanitation gaps, with health authorities and outreach workers sounding alarms over systemic failures and the spread of drug-resistant bacteria.
Grizzly Bear Attack in Bella Coola Leaves 11 Injured, Two Critically
A grizzly bear attack on schoolchildren and teachers in Bella Coola, British Columbia, has left eleven injured, with two in critical condition. The aggressive bear remains on the loose as authorities urge residents to stay indoors.
CFIA Ostrich Cull in B.C.: Inside the Controversial Avian Flu Response That Sparked International Outcry
More than 300 ostriches were culled at a B.C. farm under CFIA orders, ending a months-long legal and political saga that drew global attention and fierce debate over public health, animal welfare, and government authority.