The Latest Breaking News from British Columbia

Heavy rains in Canada offer relief from wildfires but could lead to flooding

Crews hope wet weather could be ‘turning point’ after worst start to fire season on record in which area the size of Wales has burned

The Guardian - US · May 23, 2023

Rain, even smoke help fight wildfires in Alberta; new blaze brings evacuation in British Columbia

Canadian officials say scattered rains and even smoke cover have cooled air temperatures and helped efforts to fight wildfires in Alberta over the weekend

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Significant Rainfall To Bring Wildfire Relief To Western Canada Next Week

Parts of the Midwestern United States were warned to limit outdoor activity due to the Canadian wildfire smoke in Alberta.

Zenger · May 21, 2023

Calls for Australia to make contraception free following similar moves by British Columbia, parts of Europe

As parts of Europe and Canada start to provide free access to contraception, women's rights and sexual health advocates are asking for a similar change here.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2023

British Columbia's coverage of contraceptives should inspire the rest of North America

As of April 1, 2023 all residents of British Columbia gained access to free prescription contraception. This includes the birth control pill, injections and implants, IUDs and emergency contraception known as Plan B or the “morning after” pill.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2023

With only low-fat Chinook on the menu, southern resident killer whales are going hungry

The population of Canada’s southern resident killer whales in the Salish Sea off British Columbia has been declining for over 30 years.

The Conversation · Apr 2, 2023

Blame Regulations, Not Foreign Buyers, for High Housing Costs

Restricting foreign real estate ownership has something for both sides—conservatives don't like foreigners, and progressives don't like capital.

Reason · Mar 30, 2023

Inbreeding may be causing orca population in the Pacific Northwest to crash

Inbreeding among an endangered population of orcas off the coasts of British Columbia, Washington and Oregon is a cause for concern.

LiveScience · Mar 30, 2023

Canada: scientists discover new method to break down toxic ‘forever chemicals’

University of British Columbia researchers develop silica-based material with ability to absorb wider range of harmful chemicals

The Guardian - US · Mar 22, 2023

Canada: inquiry into police unit accused of excessive force against green activists

Officers with C-IRG accused of ripping off protesters’ masks and pepper-spraying them during protest in British Columbia

The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2023