British Columbia
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Daylight Saving Time 2026 Begins March 8 Amid Permanence Debate
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8, 2026, in most of the U.S., with clocks moving forward one hour. This annual change reignites calls for permanent DST.
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B.C. Minimum Wage to Rise to $18.25 on June 1
British Columbia’s minimum wage will rise to $18.25 per hour on June 1, 2026, to combat inflation, making it the highest provincial rate in Canada.
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Tumbler Ridge Shooting: Jesse Van Rootselaar Identified
Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, was named as the shooter in Tumbler Ridge, BC. The incident left eight dead, raising concerns about mental health history.
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Jesse Van Rootselaar Identified as Tumbler Ridge Shooter Amid Emerging Details
Authorities have identified 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar as the perpetrator of the February 10, 2026, mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, which left eight people dead. Details are now emerging regarding Van Rootselaar’s mental health history and troubling online…
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Tumbler Ridge Grapples with Devastating School Shooting
A remote British Columbia community is reeling after a school shooting left 10 dead, including the suspect, and hospitalized dozens. Canadian officials express profound grief as investigations continue into one of the nation’s deadliest such events.
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Tumbler Ridge Shooting: A Community Grapples Amid Broader Instability
A devastating school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, left nine dead and 25 injured, marking Canada’s deadliest school-related attack in nearly four decades, unfolding amidst a period of heightened global instability.
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BC Premier David Eby Navigates Deepening Deficits Amid Crisis Response
British Columbia Premier David Eby faces intense scrutiny over his administration’s mounting budget deficits, a stark contrast to his predecessor’s fiscal approach, while also managing the provincial response to a recent tragic school shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
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Richmond Residents Face BC Hydro Power Outages, Utility Work
BC Hydro has scheduled multiple power outages and utility-related roadwork in Richmond, British Columbia, throughout early February 2026, impacting various residential areas and traffic flows. These planned disruptions are essential for equipment maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.