Silent object in sky, beach among world’s best part of eventful news year in B.C.
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British Columbia is home to thousands of news stories every year. Here are some of the more interesting stories that took place in 2023.
We live in interesting times.
Of course, interesting, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.
Still, some eyebrow-raising stories crossed the newsdesk this year, and here are some of them.
Just 11 days into 2023, Kelowna RCMP issued a statement saying they were seeing an increase in false 911 calls.
Not from teens pulling dumb pranks, but from smartwatches while their owners were skiing.
“All have been the result of smartwatch owners unaware the ‘SOS function’ has been turned on,” said the RCMP.
Police say when a skier or snowboarder falls while wearing a smartwatch, the watch’s built-in SOS function contacts police and emergency services as if the person fell at home or was involved in a vehicle collision.
They say many smartwatch wearers don’t realize the feature is functioning, so police are asking smartwatch users to turn off the fall detection function when on ski hills or doing other sporting activities.
On Tuesday, Prairie Harm Reduction announced it would stay open 24/7 for the next week to offer people a warm safe place until the city’s plan took effect.
The competition watchdog said Wednesday that the ongoing investigation into the Canadian furniture retailers looks at three kinds of marketing practices.
The $7.28 billion budget unveiled by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante includes a promise to increase the city's housing department budget by $100 million over the next three years.
The union representing port supervisors in British Columbia is challenging the legal and constitutional authority of the federal labour minister to order them back to work.
Randy Boissonnault is out of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal cabinet after months of controversy surrounding his former business.
A volunteer group has donated $60,000 to KHSC’s KidsInclusive as it winds down after 119 years, ensuring support for children’s care over the next five years.
Queen’s University will install North America’s first carbon-sequestering field turf at Nixon Field, enhancing sustainability while supporting sports and research.
Gerry Lichty, North Frontenac mayor, was elected 2025 Frontenac County warden. He aims to tackle rural challenges, with Bill Saunders as deputy warden.
Quebec Premier François Legault says the Sûreté du Québec, the province's police force, will 'conduct visual investigations at the borders.'
When people pass by the white-pillared Beaverbrook Art Gallery starting this weekend, they will be greeted by one of Fredericton's most famous sculptures.
The Toronto Santa Clause Parade faces financial challenges but, with public and government support, they are working hard to secure its future and keep the magic alive.