Construction begins on $4B Enbridge natural gas pipeline expansion in B.C.
Enbridge Inc. has broken ground on a $4-billion natural gas pipeline expansion in British Columbia. The federal government approved the Sunrise Expansion Program in April. The project aims to add another 300 million cubic feet per day of transportation capacity...
Residents left shaken after large-scale police operation in Maple Ridge
Residents of Maple Ridge say they are still wondering just what happened in their city Saturday after heavily armed police officers were seen conducting operations at several locations. Helicopters, militarized police personnel, and dogs were seen working at a number...
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake rumbles off B.C. coast west of Vancouver Island
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has struck under the ocean off Vancouver Island. Earthquakes Canada says the quake happened at 11:41 p.m. local time on Sunday 219 kilometres southwest of Port Hardy on Vancouver Island’s northern tip. It struck about 10...
Evacuation alert issued for Kimberley, B.C., due to wildfire
An evacuation alert has been issued for the entire city of Kimberley due to the Matthew Creek wildfire. The city says all 9,000 residents must be ready to leave on short notice. Open Gallery 11 items In addition, the Regional...
Remains of dinosaur skull found in B.C. campground belonged to T. rex ‘great-uncle’
The remains of a dinosaur skull found in a British Columbia campground belonged to a tyrannosaur that was lighter and faster than its more famous relative, the T. rex, say the authors of a new study. University of Alberta researchers...
1 dead, 1 seriously injured after crash on HWY 1 in Abbotsford
One person is dead and another seriously injured after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 1 in Abbotsford early Monday morning, police say. The Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) says it was called to the scene of the collision, located near Cole...
If you’re searching for your first job, employers and experts have some tips
Breadcrumb Trail Links If you’re searching for your first job, employers and experts have some tips Many B.C. teens can’t find summer jobs, but some have found success with small businesses. Author of the article: By Glenda Luymes Published Jul...
Regional officials in B.C. warn of fast-moving water and debris from glacial lake
Regional officials say water from a glacial lake near Pemberton, B.C. has started to flow downstream, threatening nearby properties. The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District says the public must stay away from Place Creek, Poole Creek, Gates Lake and nearby water channels...
‘Ongoing need’: Canadian Blood Services calls for cord blood donations
Having her first daughter was an incredible experience for Chelsey Hugelshofer. Her act of giving went beyond birth; she also donated her cord blood. “If you can be that needle in a haystack to save someone’s life, why wouldn’t you?”...
BC Wildfire Service says fire near Pemberton, B.C. is now being held
The BC Wildfire Service says the fire burning near Pemberton, B.C. has been held, but more than 100 wildfires continue to burn in the province. The new designation for the Signal Hill Wildfire, which was first discovered on July 15...
