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Bad haircuts and dirty dishes: B.C. callers dialling 911 redefining ‘emergency’

Most people understand that calling 911 is for emergency, life-or-death situations. But, unfortunately for some of British Columbia’s E-Comm operators, that wasn’t the case in 2025, with some people calling the emergency number to simply complain. E-Comm is reminding residents across the province that if a store refuses to return your air fryer, or if […]

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2025 winding down with heavy rainfall on B.C.’s North Coast, Haida Gwaii

After a flood watch was issued for the North Coast and Haida Gwaii last week, a rainfall warning has now been issued. On Dec. 27, B.C.’s River Forecast Centre issued the flood warning as heavy rain and rising temperatures were expected over the weekend. Additional rainfall warnings were issued Monday morning (Dec. 29) by Environment

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‘Allegiance’ pledged: Lead actor previews 3rd season of B.C.-based CBC police drama

Starting Wednesday, Jan. 7 on CBC platforms, Season 3 of the Surrey-set police drama Allegiance promises more ripped-from-the-headlines stories involving gangs and informants, hostage situations and a domestic assault case that hits close to home. Familiar locations continue to show up on the small screen, too, such as when the body of a blueberry farmer

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Heavy snowfall blankets Whitehorse as city sets December precipitation record

Whitehorse has been hit by a deluge of snow, with 52 centimetres on the ground as of Dec. 28, the fourth‑highest level on record. The highest was 65 centimetres in 1980, Environment Canada meteorologist Bobby Sekhon said. The city has also set a new Whitehorse December precipitation record, with 64 millimetres this month, the highest

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