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Ottawa to provide $156.8 million for eight BC Hydro projects

Ottawa to provide $156.8 million for eight BC Hydro projects

VANCOUVER — The federal government is providing nearly $157 million for eight electrical infrastructure projects across British Columbia.
EU announces a $5 billion investment in South Africa as the tariffs war with Trump escalates

EU announces a $5 billion investment in South Africa as the tariffs war with Trump escalates

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — European Union leaders announced 4.7 billion euros ($5.
What causes tornadoes and how to decipher watches and warnings

What causes tornadoes and how to decipher watches and warnings

When severe weather hits the United States, there are ways people across the country can prepare for the potential impact of hail, rain, damaging wind and more.
Environment Canada issues snowfall warnings for B.C. mountain passes

Environment Canada issues snowfall warnings for B.C. mountain passes

Amounts up to 15 centimetres are expected for the region.
Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

VANCOUVER — The outdoors were a refuge for many during the pandemic as people hit their local trail networks to mountain bike, hike, run and walk, but advocates in British Columbia say the value of trails isn't reflected in the level of support they
The arrested captain of a cargo vessel involved in North Sea collision is Russian, ship's owner says

The arrested captain of a cargo vessel involved in North Sea collision is Russian, ship's owner says

LONDON (AP) — The captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker is a Russian national who remains in U.K. police custody, the vessel’s owner said Wednesday, as it emerged that the ship failed several safety checks last year.
North Carolina's new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address

North Carolina's new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New North Carolina Democratic Gov.
A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate

A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday announced nearly three dozen deregulatory moves that he said would spur the U.S. economy by rolling back rules that have unfairly burdened industry.
YouTuber sues B.C. conservation officer, government over alleged profit losses

YouTuber sues B.C. conservation officer, government over alleged profit losses

VANCOUVER — A YouTube hunting personality is suing British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service alleging one of its officers defamed and targeted him in a "malicious, obsessive and compulsive fashion," allegedly causing him to lose sponsorship dea
Alberta bill to make hunting in wheelchairs legal among other Wildlife Act amendments

Alberta bill to make hunting in wheelchairs legal among other Wildlife Act amendments

EDMONTON — New legislation proposed by Alberta's government would make hunting in a wheelchair legal and permit kids as young as 12 to use guns without adults around.
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