British Columbia

Khalistani Terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Wanted By NIA In India, Shot Dead In Canada

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was a 'wanted terrorist' in India due to his involvement in various acts of violence and subversive activities.

Jun 19, 2023, 10:58 AM IST

Wildfire guts town in Canada, more than 1,000 people evacuated

More than 1,000 people in and around Lytton, in central British Columbia, were evacuated late on Wednesday after the fast-moving fire engulfed the community, catching residents by surprise.

Jul 02, 2021, 12:37 PM IST

Canada weather: Record heat forces British Columbia to shut schools, universities

Lytton, a town in central British Columbia roughly 200km (124 miles) north of Vancouver, reported a temperature of 46.6°C on Sunday. 
 

Jun 30, 2021, 13:08 PM IST

Massive wildfires sweep across Canadian province

As of Sunday, a total of 178 wildfires were reported to be actively blazing in British Columbia, according to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System.

Jul 17, 2017, 11:05 AM IST

Thousands flee California fires, state of emergency in British Columbia

Further to the north, the Canadian province of British Columbia was under a state of emergency as fire crews there also battled blazes fueled by searing temperatures and high winds.

Jul 10, 2017, 23:22 PM IST

Government of Canada's British Columbia toppled in non-confidence vote

British Columbia`s Liberal government was defeated on Thursday in a non-confidence vote, as expected, paving the way for the left-leaning New Democrats to rule the Western Canadian province for the first time in 16 years. 

Jun 30, 2017, 09:07 AM IST

Liberals win tight poll in Canada's British Columbia, lose majority

 The ruling Liberal Party squeaked to victory in British Columbia elections, but it lost its majority after 16 years in power as the left-leaning New Democrats picked up seats, preliminary results showed.

May 10, 2017, 14:37 PM IST

4.0 magnitude earthquake hits British Columbia

Earthquakes Canada says the tremor hit South Okanagan, about 24 miles (40 km) south of Penticton, British Columbia, near the town of Oliver yesterday.

Sep 11, 2016, 06:45 AM IST

Sikh man plays hero, saves drowning girl using turban in Canada's Kamloops

Avtar Hothi, a 65-year-old farmer from Kamloops, British Columbia, used his turban to save a teen who had fallen into the cold waters of North Thompson River.

Jun 30, 2016, 15:27 PM IST

Khalistan terror camp running in Canada to attack Punjab; Justin Trudeau govt alerted

Hardeep Nijjar, the operational head of Khalistan Terror Force (KTF), is a baptized Sikh staying in Surrey since 1995 on Canadian passport. 

May 30, 2016, 05:25 AM IST

Notorious Canada serial killer pens book, sparks outrage

The book, published on Jan 29 and available through the online retailer Amazon.com Inc, is listed as a personal memoir by Robert Pickton, 66, who is serving a life sentence. 

Feb 22, 2016, 23:50 PM IST

Five killed in avalanche in Canadian province of British Columbia

Five snowmobilers were killed Friday after being buried in an avalanche in Canada`s British Columbia (BC) province, officials said.

Jan 30, 2016, 11:49 AM IST

3D-printed wheelchair helps disabled kitten walk

 A tiny 3D-printed wheelchair developed by two students in Canada has helped a disabled kitten, who lost his back legs shortly after birth, walk again.

Oct 11, 2015, 20:42 PM IST