Category: British Columbia

BC Man Launches Lawsuit Against AstraZeneca, Federal Government Following Vaccine Injury

A B.C. man who developed severe health complications after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has launched a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company, the federal and provincial governments, and the pharmacy that gave him the injection. Ross Wightman, 41, of Lake Country, B.C., says he was temporarily paralyzed and developed Guilliane-Barre Syndrome after he was given…


Have You Forgotten a Fortune? BC Team Wants to Return Millions to Rightful Owners

In an era inundated with scams involving mysterious princes or easy fortunes—if you just hand over a few bucks in advance—you’re probably right to be wary of anyone offering free money. But Sherry MacLennan and Lindsey Moore really might have some cash for you, British Columbians. Maybe even millions. The pair are part of a…


400 Cars Keyed at BC Dealership Causing Estimated $500,000 in Damage, RCMP Say

Mounties in Coquitlam, B.C., are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who they say keyed about 400 vehicles at a car dealership in the city. Police say that between January and April, they received three separate reports of alleged “mass car ‘keying’ incidents” at the Journey Chrysler dealership. They released video footage of…


Fort St John, BC, Rescinds Evacuation Alert as Wildfire Advance Is Paused

The City of Fort St. John in northeast British Columbia has rescinded its evacuation alert, as a change in wind direction aided firefighters in preventing two out-of-control wildfires from advancing closer. An update on the city’s website says the alert has been lifted for all properties and its roughly 21,000 residents “can safely resume everyday…


Fort St John, BC, Tells All 21,000 Residents to Prepare to Evacuate as Fire Nears

The City of Fort St. John in northeastern British Columbia has issued an evacuation alert telling all of its approximately 21,000 residents to get ready to leave in response to a wildfire that’s grown to more than 130 square kilometres in size. An update from the BC Wildfire Service Monday afternoon says the Stoddart Creek…


Two Northern Spotted Owls Found Dead in BC Forest, in Blow to Release Program

Two northern spotted owls that had been released into a British Columbia forest last year have been found dead, potentially reducing the known wild population in the province to a single female. Spuzzum First Nation Chief James Hobart says in a joint statement issued with the government and Jasmine McCulligh, facility co-ordinator for the Northern…


Coyote Killed After Attack on Two-Year-Old Child in Port Coquitlam, BC, Park

A coyote has attacked a two-year-old child in the Metro Vancouver community of Port Coquitlam, resulting in the toddler being sent to hospital with minor injuries. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says on Twitter that the attack happened Wednesday after 8 p.m. at Lions Park near the town centre. The service says Coquitlam RCMP officers…


Head of ‘Non-Political’ BC Group Meets Xi Jinping at Meeting for ‘Fresh Troops’

The head of a British Columbia-based group that says it is a “non–political” organization helping Chinese integrate into Canadian society travelled to Beijing to meet President Xi Jinping at a government conference this week. Chinese state media videos and photos show Canadian Community Service Association president Niu Hua attending the “10th Conference for Friendship of…


BC Air Quality Advisories in Place for North Peace Region, Fort Nelson

Environment Canada says wildfire smoke from northern Alberta is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in parts of northeastern British Columbia. Special air quality advisories are in place for the North Peace region and Fort Nelson, B.C. The weather service says wildfire smoke can be harmful and everyone should try and find a place…


Wildfires in Northeastern BC Continue to Grow

Two out-of-control wildfires in northeastern British Columbia have nearly doubled in size in one day. Evacuation orders remain in place for much of the areas surrounding the Red Creek and Boundary Lake fires, about 1,300 kilometres northeast of Vancouver. The B.C. Wildfire Service said Sunday the fire at Boundary Lake was an estimated 5,900 hectares,…