Trump criticized over 'highly unusual' posts about Canadian provincial election wins The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa last week accused Canadian politicians of seeking to influence the Nov. 3 midterms The Independent UK · 1h ago
How permanent daylight saving time could affect schools Sleep is fundamental to well-being. Decisions to end bi-annual clock changes and remain on permanent daylight saving time (DST) in British Columbia, the North West Territories, Alberta, Manitoba and northwestern Ontario have consequences for many Canadians due to potential sleep disruption. The Conversation · 2h ago
A Wild Wolf Pulled a Sunken Crab Trap Ashore by Its Rope, and Scientists Argue Over What It Means Remote cameras captured a gray wolf hauling a submerged crab trap ashore in British Columbia, prompting debate over whether the behavior qualifies as tool use. Medical Daily · 10h ago
David Eby’s early election call backfires badly, putting Conservatives in power in B.C. Conservative Lorne Doerkson, a man who hadn’t even campaigned to be leader of his own party, will be British Columbia’s next premier after his party won an election that didn’t need to be held against an opponent who largely defeated himself. The Conversation · Oct 25
New research finds frequent disease outbreaks in B.C. salmon farms, endangering wild salmon A new study with unprecedented access to Atlantic salmon farms in British Columbia raises urgent questions about the federal government’s approach to regulating salmon farms and highlights disease risk to wild salmon populations. The Conversation · Oct 25
Indian-origin man, 24, killed in Canada highway crash days after permanent residency approval An Indian-origin man was killed in a head-on collision on a highway in British Columbia, Canada, while three others travelling with him were injured, two of them critically. The crash occurred on Saturday near Merritt. The Times of India · Oct 22
Saanich election 2026: Why 68% rejected merging with Victoria as Rishi Sharma wins mayoral race with 17,157 votes Saanich election results: Rishi Sharma has been elected Saanich mayor after securing 45.31% of the vote, while 67.96% of voters rejected a proposed merger with Victoria. The 2026 municipal election also saw five newcomers win council seats, reshaping local leadership in British Columbia. According to preliminary results, 24,663 voters, or… The Economic Times · Oct 18
Canada's Tumbler Ridge school shooting that killed 8: US woman charged in plot detained Melody Bryant, charged with conspiracy in a Canadian school shooting, has been detained pending hearings. She allegedly aided Jesse Van Rootselaar, who killed eight people in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Prosecutors argue that Bryant's involvement in daily communication with Van Rootselaar constitutes a significant threat to public safety. Her attorney… The Economic Times · Oct 14
David Eby’s big gamble: Why calling an early B.C. election could backfire British Columbia Premier David Eby’s decision to call a provincial election a full two years before the next scheduled vote is a strategic gamble. The Conversation · Oct 13
What a swordfish washing up on British Columbia’s coast says about our changing oceans Filmmaker and outdoorsperson Quinn Barabash recently made headlines when he found a nearly two-metre-long swordfish carcass on the remote shores of Haida Gwaii in northern British Columbia. The Conversation · Oct 8
Feds say woman coached teen on how to maximize Canada school massacre Officials said James Cody Bryant of Bellingham, Washington, communicated with Jesse Van Rootselaar in British Columbia for at least six months ahead of the shooting The Independent UK · Oct 7
US arrests person in connection to Canada school shooting James Cody Bryant, aged 30, was arrested for allegedly assisting in a deadly mass shooting that occurred last year. He is accused of offering technical advice and live streaming the attack while knowing its consequences. Nine individuals, primarily children, were killed in the shooting at Tumbler Ridge School in British… The Economic Times · Oct 7
5 Indian-origin men arrested in Canada over extortion and other charges Five Indian-origin men were arrested in Canada after a lengthy investigation into an extortion campaign. Their alleged activities included shootings, arson, and drug-related offenses against a local auto dealership. Police confirmed that the group also faced firearms trafficking and other serious charges. Evidence suggests these cases may be connected to… The Economic Times · Oct 3
Crash at British Columbia mall kills 2, injures 2 after possible medical emergency Two people were killed and two others injured in a crash at a mall in British Columbia that police said may have been caused by a medical emergency and was not related to nearby National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events The Independent UK · Sep 30
The Economic Times · Sep 30 A schoolteacher Andrew Hallam built a $1 million investment portfolio on an ordinary salary; his strategy later became a bestselling book Andrew Hallam’s financial journey started with a lesson from a bus-depot mechanic when he was 19. He continued saving while working through college and later became a teacher in British Columbia. Despite getting a modest salary, he adopted a really frugal lifestyle, paid off his student debt and continued investing.…
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Canada’s first major LNG export terminal plans to double its capacity The multinational owners of Canada’s first large-scale liquefied natural gas export terminal have agreed to a C$33 billion expansion in British Columbia
The Times of India · Sep 28 'Have you ever voted in US election?' 61-year-old Canadian citizen, US Green Card holder, detained at border, interrogated for 6 hours, made to sign removal order A 61-year-old Canadian citizen who has been living in the US for 14 years as a Green Card holder was detained by border officials and interrogated for hours about whether she ever voted for any US election. Paige Adamson told CBC News that she was on her way home from…
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Canadian premier calls snap election with ‘hell no to Trump’ rallying cry A Canadian provincial premier called a snap election Tuesday
The Economic Times · Sep 22 Ontario couple bought a C$200 painting at a yard sale in 2001, 6 years later, it was revealed as an E J Hughes' artwork Lake Okanagan worth C$402,500 An Ontario couple bought an E J Hughes painting for just C$200 at a rural yard sale in 2001. Six years later, the artwork was identified as Lake Okanagan by the renowned Canadian artist and sold for C$402,500. Here’s the remarkable story behind the painting, Hughes’ career as a Canadian…
The Independent UK · Sep 22 OpenAI sued over school shooting Lawsuit alleges the AI firm failed to tell law enforcement that the shooter had used ChatGPT to plan the massacre.
International Business Times UK · Sep 22 British Columbia Sues OpenAI, Claims It Failed to Alert Police After ChatGPT Warnings Before Mass Shooting British Columbia alleges OpenAI failed to alert police after flagging ChatGPT activity linked to the Tumbler Ridge shooter, seeking damages and changes to the company's safety practices
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 British Columbia sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over Tumbler Ridge mass school shooting Canadian province alleges deadly attack could have been prevented if company had warned police of shooter’s ChatGPT use
The Economic Times · Sep 22 British Columbia sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting The lawsuit filed in San Francisco federal court names OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, as defendants. It is seeking damages to cover what the province has and will spend on its recovery from the February attack, as well as an order directing changes to the way the company handles…
The Times of India · Sep 21 Ontario couple’s C$200 yard-sale find, an E J Hughes painting, sells for C$402,500 An Ontario couple bought a landscape painting for C$200 at a rural yard sale in 2001, unaware it was by renowned Canadian artist E.J. Hughes. Six years later, Lake Okanagan was identified as his work and sold for C$402,500. Hughes, known for his detailed British Columbia landscapes, later saw his…