Police say an incident that triggered the evacuation of the court complex at New Westminster, B.C., and the nearby campus of Douglas College has ended. New Westminster Police say the courthouse and surrounding area have been cleared and are open again to the public, around three hours after the evacuation was announced on Tuesday.
A British Columbia woman who describes herself as a childbirth advocate has been charged with manslaughter after police say an infant she helped deliver died days after its birth. RCMP in Ladysmith say 77-year-old Gloria Lemay was involved in the birth process of a child who was unresponsive when delivered on Dec. 27, 2023, at a private residence.
Problem cats and help with homework were among several unconventional reasons people in Saskatchewan called the emergency line in 2024.
The items were part of the RCMP’s annual lighthearted list of 911 calls that missed the mark.
The Regional District of Nanaimo in British Columbia says it's temporarily closing a hiking trail due to the presence of an "aggressive" cougar.
It cites public safety in a notice posted Monday, saying Ammonite Falls Regional Trail is closed until further notice between Creekside trailhead and the falls viewpoint in Benson Creek Falls Regional Park.
British Columbia wineries can again sell their products directly to Alberta consumers this week, months after an interprovincial deal was announced between the two provinces last summer. The process allows Albertans to order wine from more than 300 B.C. wineries in exchange for the Alberta government getting its share of applicable taxes.
As the Liberal party begins charting a course for an expedited race to replace Justin Trudeau, some former party advisers are split on just how swift that race should be, and who exactly should pick the next leader. Some are also warning about the potential for bad actors to try and influence the outcome or take over the party.