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  Are bigger, better vessels coming to BC Ferries? Why critics are questioning the proposal

  BC Ferries is taking a step forward in its plan to build five new vessels, but critics say the proposal could be steering the province into troubled waters.

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  Strong winds and high tides could bring storm surge to coastal B.C., forecaster says

  Environment Canada is warning of a storm surge on British Columbia's south coast that could reach a metre high.

• 'We are not just going to sit around': B.C. businesses adjust as they wait for Canada Post deal

  Over the four-week work stoppage, small businesses across British Columbia have taken a financial hit.

• Some B.C. business owners frustrated with GST holiday rollout

  On the eve of the Goods and Services Tax holiday, some British Columbia businesses are frustrated with how this process has played out.

• New military vessel launched in B.C. bears illustrious naval name

  A Canadian Navy vessel with the name HMCS Protecteur will again set sail, nearly a decade after the last supply ship with its respected legacy was taken out of service.

• B.C. Greens to support NDP on confidence votes, work together on shared priorities

  The B.C. New Democratic and Green parties have reached an "agreement in principle" on a "co-operation and responsible government accord" that will see the smaller party support the government on confidence matters.

• Former B.C. NDP MLA Dan Coulter dies at 49

  Former NDP MLA for Chilliwack and incoming provincial director Dan Coulter has died at age 49, the party announced Friday.

• B.C. expands areas eligible for financial help after October atmospheric river

  The British Columbia government is expanding financial assistance for those impacted by intense rainfall and flooding that hammered British Columbia's coast in October.

• Nanaimo liquor store robbed at knifepoint, RCMP seek suspect

  Nanaimo RCMP have released a photograph of a suspect who allegedly robbed a liquor store in the city in an effort to garner new information from the public.

• B.C. girl inspired by Hollywood star to donate turkeys to local families in need

  When Maria-Clara Patrick first watched that video of Arnold Schwarzenegger, she assumed they had nothing in common.

• Strong winds in store for B.C.'s south coast

  A windstorm will soon batter parts of southern British Columbia, including Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, according to a warning issued by Environment Canada Friday.

• Eby says 'nothing's off the table' in responding to Trump's tariff threats

  From the merry-looking set of a movie, where he was making a film-industry-related announcement, Premier David Eby came out firing with B.C.'s potential response to massive tarrifs threatened by Donald Trump.

• Team Canada athletes counting down to Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler

  In recent weeks, BC Place has hosted the Grey Cup and the biggest musical act on the planet – and soon, the opening ceremonies of the Invictus Games will take over the venue.

• Video shows B.C. commercial truck driver stumbling through roadside sobriety check

  New video sent to CTV News shows a commercial truck driver struggling to stay on his feet during a sobriety check Monday afternoon in Port Coquitlam after allegedly crashing into multiple parked cars.

• West Shore RCMP seek witnesses after man's sudden death while walking dog

  Police in Langford are asking the public for help as they investigate the circumstances that led to a man's death in the city earlier this week.

• B.C. Supreme Court certifies class-action lawsuit against Airbnb

  The B.C. Supreme Court has certified a class-action lawsuit against Airbnb that alleges the short-term rental company has breached provincial consumer protection laws by offering unlicensed real estate brokerage and travel agent services.

• Man charged after victim pinned to tree with vehicle in Victoria

  A 34-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly striking a man with his vehicle and pinning him against a tree in Victoria, causing serious injuries.

• B.C. aims to hang onto 'Hollywood north' title by boosting film and TV tax incentives

  The British Columbia government is increasing tax incentives for both local and international film and TV projects in an effort to attract more major productions to the province.

• Police say 42 vehicles vandalized in 'campaign of destruction' in Nanaimo, B.C.

  Mounties are investigating after more than 40 vehicles were vandalized in what police described as a "campaign of destruction" across Nanaimo, B.C.

• Rescued harbour seals released 'home for the holidays' in B.C.

  Eight rescued harbour seals were released back into the ocean Thursday.