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B.C. premier condemns Russian leader Putin, says B.C. supports people of Ukraine

B.C. premier condemns Russian leader Putin, says B.C. supports people of Ukraine

VICTORIA — British Columbia is contributing $1 million to the Red Cross in support of the people of Ukraine and it is stopping the importation and sale of Russian liquor products from government-operated liquor stores and its distribution centres.
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Invasion of Ukraine prompts Russia’s Vancouver consul to quit

Invasion of Ukraine prompts Russia’s Vancouver consul to quit

Executive and political strategist Erin Campbell steps down from role as honorary consul general for B.C.
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B.C. bans import, sale of Russian liquor products

B.C. bans import, sale of Russian liquor products

B.C. joins other provinces in pulling Russian liquor products off the shelves.
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Vancouver police seek witnesses after 'violent swarming' in downtown park

Vancouver police seek witnesses after 'violent swarming' in downtown park

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver have released a video they acknowledge is troubling to watch, but say they hope it leads to identifying those who attacked a man in the city last weekend.
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B.C. government remodels cabinet portfolios to make resource stewardship ministry

B.C. government remodels cabinet portfolios to make resource stewardship ministry

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government announced the creation of a new ministry Friday that will focus on reconciliation with Indigenous people, economic growth and environmental sustainability.
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Landlord says B.C. tenant placed dead rat on wife's car windshield

Landlord says B.C. tenant placed dead rat on wife's car windshield

They also submitted a video of the renter placing an "air bomb" on the vehicle.
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Hot B.C. housing market adds billion-dollar budget boost

Hot B.C. housing market adds billion-dollar budget boost

Yet new provincial budget offers relatively little in new funding for affordable housing.
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Ukrainians in Kamloops watch war unfold on screens, try to keep in touch with loved ones

Ukrainians in Kamloops watch war unfold on screens, try to keep in touch with loved ones

University student thinking about getting a job so she can send money to her family back home.
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Ukrainian community rallies at the B.C. legislature to condemn Russian invasion

Ukrainian community rallies at the B.C. legislature to condemn Russian invasion

Members of Canada’s Ukrainian community gathered to condemn Russia’s invasion of their homeland.
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Budget contains help for homeless, but little for affordable housing

Budget contains help for homeless, but little for affordable housing

The budget did include $633 million to expand services to tackle homelessness
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