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BC SPCA food banks seek help after demand rises, but donations fall

BC SPCA food banks seek help after demand rises, but donations fall

In the first 5 months of 2025, the meals have helped to feed more than 20,000 vulnerable animals 
Kelowna MLAs invite health minister to town hall to hear hospital concerns

Kelowna MLAs invite health minister to town hall to hear hospital concerns

'The minister of health needs to look these people in the eye'
Hungry bear facing death sentence after feasting on picnic table at B.C. park

Hungry bear facing death sentence after feasting on picnic table at B.C. park

Golden Ears Provincial Park under warning after unattended food left on table, hunt underway
Suspect accused of jumping B.C. border after robbery arrested in Washington

Suspect accused of jumping B.C. border after robbery arrested in Washington

Shawn Douglas Bergstrom drove through Peace Arch border crossing in South Surrey after alleged theft
Family walks B.C.'s Highway of Tears to remember sister gone 31 years

Family walks B.C.'s Highway of Tears to remember sister gone 31 years

Ramona Wilson went missing near Smithers in 1994; her remains were found 10 months later
Court certifies B.C.'s lawsuit against firm alleged to have promoted opioid use

Court certifies B.C.'s lawsuit against firm alleged to have promoted opioid use

This decision follows court certifying a different lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors
B.C. school district eyes year-round schools to cope with 'space crunch'

B.C. school district eyes year-round schools to cope with 'space crunch'

With a lack of school space, tri-semester learning could add 30% more capacity to existing schools
1 still missing after vehicle crashes into Squamish River: RCMP

1 still missing after vehicle crashes into Squamish River: RCMP

3 people able to escape vehicle and get to safety; RCMP say water levels unsafe for recovery
Northwest B.C. craft brewery named best in Canada

Northwest B.C. craft brewery named best in Canada

The Smithers Brewing Company also took home a competition-high six medals across multiple individual categories
Up to 20 new nurses in training for Vernon, Vancouver Island

Up to 20 new nurses in training for Vernon, Vancouver Island

Funds aimed at helping to address labour shortage and strengthen seniors' care across B.C.