British Columbia

The B.C. Legislature in Victoria was designed by architect Frances Rattenbury. Which city was British Columbia’s capital before Victoria was selected? (Don Denton photograph)

QUIZ: How well do you know British Columbia?

There is a lot to celebrate about this province during the B.C. Day long weekend

The B.C. Legislature in Victoria was designed by architect Frances Rattenbury. Which city was British Columbia’s capital before Victoria was selected? (Don Denton photograph)
21-year-old stabbing victim Colin Dube-Wheat has released his first statement to the media after the latest attack which occurred July 29. Photo from Facebook.

Twice-stabbed B.C. man says he was attacked from behind while sitting with friends

Colin Dube-Wheat severely injured in a pair of vicious stabbing attacks 2 weeks apart in July

21-year-old stabbing victim Colin Dube-Wheat has released his first statement to the media after the latest attack which occurred July 29. Photo from Facebook.
A 94-year-old woman who was evacuated from her home in the Ukraine. (Darrell McKay photo)

PODCAST: Stretchers for Ukraine – compassion in a war-torn land

TODAY IN B.C.: Darrell McKay fundraises for supplies and stretchers

A 94-year-old woman who was evacuated from her home in the Ukraine. (Darrell McKay photo)
Join co-hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee of Measure Twice, Cut Once. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Connecting the outdoors to your indoor living space

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Join co-hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee of Measure Twice, Cut Once. (HAVAN photo)
Authors C.C. ‘Chris’ Humphreys and Adrian Raeside. (submitted photos)

PODCAST: Authors C.C. Humphreys, Adrian Raeside discuss latest books

TODAY IN B.C.: ‘Someday I’ll Find You’ and ‘Paradise for Cats: Return to Rainbow Bridge’

Authors C.C. ‘Chris’ Humphreys and Adrian Raeside. (submitted photos)
Actor, musician, activist and philanthropist Tom Jackson. (Rafal Wegiel photo)

PODCAST: Tom Jackson challenges us all to be kinder and help one another

TODAY IN B.C.: Actor, musician, activist and philanthropist makes positive impact

Actor, musician, activist and philanthropist Tom Jackson. (Rafal Wegiel photo)
Dan Klassen of Jedan Brothers Contracting. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST:Reno Trends: Room by Room

TODAY IN BC:HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Dan Klassen of Jedan Brothers Contracting. (HAVAN photo)
The afternoon sun shines on a Victoria building on July 19. Statistics Canada data shows British Columbians have less access to air conditioning than any other region. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

With hot days ahead, B.C. has the lowest air conditioning access in Canada

Statistics Canada’s first major study into AC use looks to identify those vulnerable to extreme heat

The afternoon sun shines on a Victoria building on July 19. Statistics Canada data shows British Columbians have less access to air conditioning than any other region. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
John McLachlan, who has recorded four albums of Gordon Lightfoot music. (JohnMcLachlan.ca photo)

PODCAST: B.C.’s John McLachlan sings the songs of Gordon Lightfoot

TODAY IN B.C.: Podcast features stories and nine Lightfoot songs

John McLachlan, who has recorded four albums of Gordon Lightfoot music. (JohnMcLachlan.ca photo)
Aleem Kassam, co-owner of Kalu Interiors. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Water Works! Home Spas

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Aleem Kassam, co-owner of Kalu Interiors. (HAVAN photo)
Members of the Summerland Fire Department received training from the BC Wildfire Service in early June. At present, the wildfire season in British Columbia is the second-worst in the province’s history in terms of land destroyed. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

B.C.’s fire season now second-worst on record

Damage now exceeds 1.22 million hectares of burned land

Members of the Summerland Fire Department received training from the BC Wildfire Service in early June. At present, the wildfire season in British Columbia is the second-worst in the province’s history in terms of land destroyed. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Six people are facing charges after a drug-trafficking investigation that began two years ago and spanned B.C. and Alberta. Included in the investigation was more than $500,000 worth of drugs and cash. (ALERT)

6 charged in drug-trafficking investigation in Alberta, B.C.

‘Project Deception’ first started in May 2021, with more than $500,000 in drugs being seized

Six people are facing charges after a drug-trafficking investigation that began two years ago and spanned B.C. and Alberta. Included in the investigation was more than $500,000 worth of drugs and cash. (ALERT)
Ashley Davidoff, a public education officer with the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness . (Supplied photo)

PODCAST: Are you prepared for a wildfire, heat dome or flood emergency?

TODAY IN B.C.: Ashley Davidoff talks emergency plans and ‘grab-and-go’ bags

Ashley Davidoff, a public education officer with the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness . (Supplied photo)
Brett Stenner of CiPartners. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST:Building and renovating healthier homes can improve our livability

TODAY IN BC:HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Brett Stenner of CiPartners. (HAVAN photo)
Greyston Holt of Salt Spring Island, B.C. (Supplied photo)

PODCAST: Actor Greyston Holt has long resume of movie, TV roles

TODAY IN B.C.: New dad has been nominated for several Leo Awards

Greyston Holt of Salt Spring Island, B.C. (Supplied photo)
Niky Furtado of Furtado Contracting Ltd. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Smart Kitchens, by Design

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Niky Furtado of Furtado Contracting Ltd. (HAVAN photo)
Greater Vancouver Zoo is opening a new Wallaby Walkthrough Experience at the Aldergrove facilities on Canada Day. (screengrab)

VIDEO: Stepping into the outback on Canada Day can pay off

B.C. zoo hosts a grand opening for its new Wallaby Walkthrough Experience on July 1

Greater Vancouver Zoo is opening a new Wallaby Walkthrough Experience at the Aldergrove facilities on Canada Day. (screengrab)
Carolyn Thomas, a Mayo Clinic trained women's health advocate. (Youtube photo)

PODCAST: Carolyn Thomas talks Women’s Heart Health

TODAY IN B.C.: Women often experience different symptoms and risk factors then men

Carolyn Thomas, a Mayo Clinic trained women's health advocate. (Youtube photo)
Award-winning builder/renovator Henri Belisle. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Healthy Renovations: Building above code to improve livability

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Award-winning builder/renovator Henri Belisle. (HAVAN photo)
Cassie and Maggie MacDonald. (Mark Maryanovich photography)

PODCAST: Award winning Celtic Musicians, Cassie and Maggie MacDonald

TODAY IN B.C.: East Coast duo have a West Coast connection

Cassie and Maggie MacDonald. (Mark Maryanovich photography)