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Business & EconomyOpenAI challenges B.C. privacy order for Tumbler Ridge shooting documents
OpenAI is challenging a British Columbia privacy commissioner's order to release documents concerning the 2026 Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. The AI company, based in California, is contesting the demand for these records.
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PoliticsAbdul Aziz Kawam sentenced to 16 years for bus attack
Abdul Aziz Kawam has been sentenced to 16 years and 8 months in prison for a 2023 terrorist attack on a bus in Surrey, B.C. Prosecutors stated the attack was intended to advance the objectives of the Islamic State.
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PoliticsDoerkson and Carney aligned on economy, premier-designate says
British Columbia's premier-designate Lorne Doerkson stated he and Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed supercharging the economy, attracting investment, and creating jobs. Doerkson reported alignment on these key economic goals following their conversation.
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Conflict & SecurityWoman found dead at Central Saanich facility; police seek identification
A woman was found dead at a Central Saanich waste disposal facility on October 13, 2026. The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation and is seeking public help to identify her.
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PoliticsDavid Eby Promises Gas Tax Suspension and Price Controls
British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby has promised to suspend a portion of the provincial gas tax and implement measures to curb corporate price gouging. The plan aims to provide drivers with significant savings at the pump.
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Politics · United StatesBC Premier Eby tells legislators to be 'election ready'
British Columbia Premier David Eby has instructed his legislators to be prepared for an upcoming election, citing disruption from the trade war with the United States. He has appointed Cheryl Oates to manage the party's campaign.
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Conflict & SecurityFirst responders to attend 9/11 anniversary ceremony in BC
New York first responders will attend a British Columbia memorial ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Hundreds of first responders are expected at the annual event held at the Peace Arch monument on the Canada-US border.
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Conflict & SecuritySurrey mosque vandalised with death threats and raw bacon, RCMP investigate hate crime
The Fleetwood Islamic Academy Society in Surrey, British Columbia, reported vandalism including threatening graffiti and raw bacon between 11 p.m. on 30 August and 5 a.m. on 31 August 2026. RCMP are investigating the incident as a hate crime. British Columbia’s attorney general condemned the act.
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ClimateBC restricts water use to protect chinook salmon from drought
A water-restriction order has been issued for the Bessette Creek area in British Columbia's southern Interior, impacting 131 licence holders. The measure aims to protect chinook salmon populations threatened by record low water flows caused by persistent drought conditions.
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PoliticsFederal government silence on B.C. fish farm ban prompts industry and advocate questions
Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson stated the plan to ban open-net pen fish farms in British Columbia by 2029 is still in place. However, the government's extended silence on implementation details has led to uncertainty for both industry and advocacy groups.
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PoliticsDemolition begins at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School after February mass shooting
Demolition of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School began on 17 August 2026, following a mass shooting on 10 February that killed nine people. The federal and provincial governments have pledged $200 million for a new school and health centre upgrades. No right-rated outlet covered the story.
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PoliticsMigrant workers evacuated as wildfire disrupts B.C. farm labour
About 50 migrant workers were displaced when the Bald Range fire forced evacuations near Summerland, British Columbia. Immigration officials say affected workers can apply for permit extensions, but advocates say most have not yet worked enough hours to qualify for employment insurance.
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MediaBlair Visscher's thesis links Meta news ban to wildfire misinformation rise
A University of British Columbia Okanagan student's thesis examines how Meta's 2023 news ban amplified misinformation during wildfires in British Columbia. Blair Visscher's research shows conspiracy narratives grew significantly after news outlets were blocked from Facebook and Instagram.
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PoliticsBritish Columbia appoints 12 to Order of B.C., including FIFA executive and forensic entomologist
British Columbia named 12 new members to its highest civilian honour, the Order of B.C., on 3 August 2026. Among them are a FIFA executive, Canada’s first chief accessibility officer, and a leading forensic entomologist. No left- or right-rated outlets reported the appointments.
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ClimateOkanagan wildfires expand evacuation orders as First Nation assesses damage
Wildfires near Okanagan Lake in British Columbia forced expanded evacuation orders and alerts on 3 August 2026, affecting dozens of properties. The Bradley Creek and Quilpituk Creek wildfires triggered responses from regional emergency management, while a First Nation community assessed losses.
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Science & TechTelus restores service after cable theft cuts internet across northern British Columbia
Telus announced that internet, landline and mobile services were restored by 10 p.m. on 2 August 2026 after thieves cut fibre-optic cables near Mount Hayes along Highway 16. The outage affected most of northwestern British Columbia for several hours, disrupting communications across the region.
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