Category: British Columbia

Up to the Gills in Goldfish: Large Invasive Fish a Problem in BC Waters: Expert

A researcher says pet owners who dump their unwanted goldfish into British Columbia’s waterways are putting native fish populations at risk. Brian Heise, an associate professor in the department of natural resource sciences at Thompson Rivers University, says thousands of large, invasive goldfish—some as big as footballs—have multiplied in bodies of water around the province….


‘Misunderstanding’ Caused BC Company to Say Health Canada Licensed it to Sell Cocaine, Trudeau Says

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it was a “misunderstanding” that caused a British Columbia-based company to say Health Canada granted it permission to produce, sell, and distribute cocaine. Trudeau told reporters in Winnipeg that he was “as surprised” as B.C. Premier David Eby when he heard that the company Adastra Holdings Ltd., which produces marijuana for adult use…


Three Men Killed in Southeast BC Avalanche Were From Germany: News Agency

Three victims of a deadly avalanche in southeastern British Columbia have been identified as German citizens. The German news agency Deutsche Presse-Agentur says the mayor of the municipality of Eging, east of Munich, has confirmed the three men were from Germany and two were residents of his small Bavarian town. Mayor Walter Bauer told the news…


Police Confirm Three Skiers Killed in Southeast British Columbia Avalanche

The number of people killed in British Columbia avalanches this season has grown to 12 after three foreign nationals were swept away by a slide near Invermere on Wednesday. RCMP say the three were among 10 heli-skiers caught by the slide near the Panorama Mountain Resort, about 150 kilometres southwest of Banff, Alta. Cpl. James…


Special Prosecutor Decides Against Charges in BC Money Laundering Investigation

No charges will be laid from a money laundering investigation into millions of dollars that moved through British Columbia casinos and Chinese bank accounts in what the province’s attorney general called a “frustrating” end to the multi-year police probe. The B.C. Prosecution Service on Wednesday issued what is known as a “clear statement” from special prosecutor Chris Considine…


BC Budget Forecasts Years of Deficits, but Spends Big on Health, Housing, Families

Deficits are in the forecast for British Columbia’s budget, but that’s not stopping the New Democrat government from spending billions on health, housing and families. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy said the government plans to invest in people during uncertain times, despite a deficit projection of $4.2 billion in 2023-2024, and $11 billion over three years. “When…


BC Announces Temporary TikTok Ban for Government-Issued Mobile Devices

The British Columbia government has announced a temporary ban on the use of TikTok on provincial government-issued mobile devices, coming just hours after the federal government announced a similar measure. TikTok, a popular video-sharing app by the Chinese company ByteDance, has come under increased scrutiny by different governments due to security concerns. “Due to recent…


Studious Raccoon Shuts Down South Kelowna, BC, Elementary School for the Day

Some students at South Kelowna Elementary School in British Columbia got a surprise day off after a raccoon broke in and got comfortable in the building’s ceiling. A statement from Central Okanagan Public Schools says staff discovered the animal and worried it could pose a risk if cornered, so families were asked to keep their children at…


Finance Minister Suggests Budget Deficits on Way for BC After Surplus

British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy is suggesting budget deficits are in the province’s future as she prepares to present the government’s financial blueprint Tuesday. Premier David Eby’s government has been spending what was projected as an almost $6-billion surplus from last year’s budget on pressing issues like disaster mitigation, addiction treatment and cost-of-living supports….


Searching for the Coast Wolves

This is a story of one woman’s passion for wolves. Gudrun Pflueger is an ex-world champion cross-country skier and long distance runner. For the last six years, she has been studying wolves in the wild of Canada collecting field data, hair, droppings, and other evidence for use in scientific projects on wolves. In this film,…