British Columbia

Jim Smith of Smithwood Builders. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Jim Smith is HAVAN’s Custom Homebuilder of the Year

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

 

Talks around modernzing the provinces 911 system has been in place for years. (Black Press Media---file photo)

B.C. wants to update 911 to include video, text and photo messaging

UBCM delegates are urging the province to provide funding to help modernize 911 services

 

Tyler Turner and Kayleen Vanderree compete in The Amazing Race Canada.. (Photo Courtesy of CTV)

PODCAST: Meet B.C.’s Tyler and Kayleen, from ‘The Amazing Race Canada’

TODAY IN B.C.: Vancouver Island couple conquered challenges and chased dreams

 

Jake Fry, Founder of Smallworks and Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Housing Minister Kahlon discusses the Housing Supply Act

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

Jake Fry, Founder of Smallworks and Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon. (HAVAN photo)
B.C. Official Opposition Leader Kevin Falcon. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

PODCAST: One-on-one interview with BC United Leader Kevin Falcon

TODAY IN B.C.: Opposition Leader talks housing, carbon tax, ferries and more

B.C. Official Opposition Leader Kevin Falcon. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)
Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. (Greg Sakaki photo)

PODCAST: Jagmeet Singh’s recipe for Affordable Groceries

TODAY IN B.C.: Federal NDP Leader proposes ‘Windfall Tax’ on corporate grocery chains

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. (Greg Sakaki photo)
Authors Kennedy Stewart and Margot Fedurok. (supplied photos)

PODCAST: Authors Kennedy Stewart and Margot Fedoruk discuss new books

TODAY IN B.C.: ‘Decrim’ and ‘Cooking Tips for Desperate Fishwives’

Authors Kennedy Stewart and Margot Fedurok. (supplied photos)
On the evening of Sept. 12, more than 1,500 supporters gathered at Pierre Poilievre’s rally in Black Creek. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

Conservative Party of Canada leader holds rally in Black Creek

Over 1,500 supporters gathered to hear Pierre Poilievre

On the evening of Sept. 12, more than 1,500 supporters gathered at Pierre Poilievre’s rally in Black Creek. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
John Valiant, the author of ‘Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast’. (Supplied photo)

PODCAST: The changing face of wildfires in a warming world

TODAY IN B.C.: Best-selling author John Vaillant details Fort McMurray tragedy and B.C. wildfires

John Valiant, the author of ‘Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast’. (Supplied photo)
A year-long drug investigation by Kelowna RCMP led to the seizure of handguns, and drugs in B.C. and Alta. (Photo Kelowna RCMP)

Canada-wide drug smuggling operation taken down by Kelowna RCMP

A year-long investigation led to the seizure of drugs, guns and properties in several provinces

A year-long drug investigation by Kelowna RCMP led to the seizure of handguns, and drugs in B.C. and Alta. (Photo Kelowna RCMP)
A robotic diving robot is readied for a dive to the SS Pacific. (Supplied photo)

PODCAST: Team prepares to salvage gold from sunken SS Pacific

TODAY IN B.C.: Ship wrecked during B.C. gold rush found off Washington State

A robotic diving robot is readied for a dive to the SS Pacific. (Supplied photo)
David Gogo brings a new single to the podcast entitled ‘You Used to Mean So Much To Me’. (File photo)

PODCAST: One-on-one with B.C. blues legend David Gogo

TODAY IN B.C.: Musician recalls travels of the ‘Blues Trail’, in southern U.S.

David Gogo brings a new single to the podcast entitled ‘You Used to Mean So Much To Me’. (File photo)
Jeremy Humpherville of Coastal Carvings Fine Art Gallery in Coombs. (Peter McCully photo)

PODCAST: Coastal Carvings Fine Art Gallery in Coombs coming to TV

PQBEAT: Docuseries expected to air on APTN in early 2024

Jeremy Humpherville of Coastal Carvings Fine Art Gallery in Coombs. (Peter McCully photo)
Lindsey Dixon, a BC pharmacist specializing in healthcare education. (supplied photo)

PODCAST: Lindsay Dixon explains New extended prescribing powers for BC Pharmacists

TODAY IN B.C.: Pharmacists can help with birth control, minor illnesses, ailments and more

Lindsey Dixon, a BC pharmacist specializing in healthcare education. (supplied photo)
Arnold Lim. (Black Press Media photo)

PODCAST: Arnold Lim, award-winning filmmaker and photojournalist

TODAY IN B.C.: Film ‘My Name is Arnold’ earns widespread accolades

Arnold Lim. (Black Press Media photo)
Tom Hooper of the ‘Grapes of Wrath’. (Tom Hooper Facebook photo)

PODCAST: Tom Hooper of legendary B.C. music group ‘Grapes of Wrath’

TODAY IN B.C.: Kelowna band hit the stage more than 40 years ago

Tom Hooper of the ‘Grapes of Wrath’. (Tom Hooper Facebook photo)
British Columbia Investment Management Corporation CEO Gordon Fyfe has been named to the Order of B.C. (Black Press Media file photo)

Saanich’s Gordon Fyfe to be appointed to Order of B.C.

The Order of B.C. is the province’s highest honour

  • Aug 7, 2023
British Columbia Investment Management Corporation CEO Gordon Fyfe has been named to the Order of B.C. (Black Press Media file photo)
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.

“Why are you doing this?”: Twice-stabbed Campbell River man issues statement

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)