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• 'Blame to go around': BC United accepts role in Surrey hospital crisis while pledging investment

  A day after the NDP government presented its 30-point plan to address the crisis at Surrey Memorial Hospital, the official Opposition is pledging to build a tower, while acknowledging their role in the situation.

  

• Unemployment rate ticks higher in May for first time in 9 months: StatCan

  Canada's jobless rate ticked higher to 5.2 per cent in May, marking the first increase since August 2022 as economists have been watching for any sign of a softening labour market.

  

• Sunshine Coast mayor wants province to help prevent another devastating drought

  As B.C. continues to see unseasonably hot and dry conditions, there are growing drought concerns on the Sunshine Coast.

• 'We understand if they can't make it': Wildfire highway closure upends Tofino wedding plans

  More than 70 guests have RSVP'd for a Squamish couple's beach wedding in Tofino, but the wildfire-related closure of Highway 4 has upended their plans.

• Crews searching for overdue hiker in Lions Bay, B.C.

  Mounties and search and rescue crews are asking the public for help locating a missing man who failed to return from a hiking trip Wednesday.

• Whitecaps' Canadian championship boosts morale for fans across B.C.

  The Vancouver Whitecaps were crowned Canada's top squad Wednesday night in front of an enthusiastic hometown crowd, delighting fans of the beautiful game across the province.

• 8 festivals in 2 days: Where to celebrate in Metro Vancouver this weekend

  With more festivals happening in Metro Vancouver this weekend than there are days to enjoy them, here’s a list to help you plan a packed two days of fun.

• Bus taking B.C. kids on field trip bursts into flames

  No one was harmed when a bus transporting elementary school children to a field trip in B.C. caught fire Thursday, with the flames fully engulfing the coach, spreading to an outbuilding and prompting wildfire concerns.

• Air quality advisory lifted in Metro Vancouver as officials warn of difficult wildfire season ahead

  Metro Vancouver has ended its air quality advisory, citing favourable winds and cooler temperatures. However, it says new warnings may be needed in the coming days.

• Grizzly bear photographed on Vancouver Island in rare sighting

  The B.C. Conservation Officer Service (COS) is warning residents of a grizzly bear that's been spotted in the Port McNeill area of Vancouver Island.

• Brazilian curling champion pleads guilty to B.C. sex crimes involving underage victims

  A youth curling coach who was a three-time Brazilian champion in the sport has pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual interference, according to authorities in B.C.

• Port Moody police seek missing couple last seen 2 weeks ago

  Police in Port Moody are asking the public for help locating a young couple that hasn't been seen in two weeks.

• 11 fires intentionally set in 1 day on DTES: Vancouver fire officials

  Nearly a dozen fires were intentionally set in a matter of hours on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside Wednesday, according to fire officials.

• Mediator appointed to resolve 'incredibly challenging' Fraser Valley bus strike

  The British Columbia government has appointed veteran mediator Vince Ready to help resolve what it says is an “incredibly challenging” bus strike in the Fraser Valley.

• Port Alberni wildfire rages on with no timeline to reopen crucial highway

  The mayor of Port Alberni says she does not expect the highway to reopen for several days at least, and she is asking the province to open more forestry roads to truck in much-needed supplies to communities west of the wildfire.

• B.C. launches $1.6M campaign aimed at reducing fire-related injuries, deaths

  British Columbia recorded 86 fire-related deaths in 2022, according to the Office of the Fire Commissioner.

• Swimmers rescued after being swept into rapids in Creston, B.C.

  Two people are recovering after being swept away while swimming in Goat River in Creston, B.C.

• Argument between 2 men in downtown Kamloops turns violent: RCMP

  An argument between two men in downtown Kamloops on Wednesday allegedly resulted in a violent assault.

• New Vancouver-Nanaimo ferry service announces pricing, launch timing

  The new passenger-only ferry service between Vancouver and Nanaimo, Hullo, has announced that it will begin operations this summer.

• Man arrested after allegedly shooting woman in East Vancouver: police

  A man suspected of shooting a woman in East Vancouver on Wednesday night has been arrested and faces multiple charges, according to police.