B.C. officials say four administrative errors caused the province to overestimate projected natural gas royalty revenues by nearly $1.5 billion over five years. The mistakes involved spreadsheet and unit-conversion errors, along with using 2025 cost inputs instead of 2026 data. #britishcolumbia

Vancouver’s Penthouse Night Club says its Instagram account disappeared within hours of sharing a marquee taking a jab at U.S. President Donald Trump. The sign reads, “Can’t handle a pool but wants our lake?” in response to Trump’s move to refer to Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” #vancouver #

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending his 21-year career with Argentina. The 39-year-old leaves as Argentina’s all-time leading scorer after helping his country win the 2022 World Cup. Messi said he felt it was the right moment to step away. #messi #arg

A massive floating island was spotted in Williston Reservoir in northern B.C. before disappearing from satellite imagery. The tree-covered mass measured about 140 metres long and 70 metres wide. B.C. Hydro says it may have drifted toward a sheltered shoreline and is monitoring for its reappearance.

B.C. has ended the provincial state of emergency declared on Aug. 8 over wildfire conditions, though officials warn wildfire risk remains high with more than 200 active wildfires across the province. #britishcolumbia #canada #fyp #foryou #wildfires

Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. The singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist was known worldwide for hits including “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You,” leaving behind a lasting legacy in music and entertainment. 🕊️ #dollyparton #rip #country #fy

NBA superstar @stephencurry30 and his wife @ayeshacurry spent time kayaking in Desolation Sound during their visit to British Columbia. #desolationsound #canada #stephcurry #ayeshacurry #fyp

The B.C. government has cancelled plans for an overdose prevention site at 900 Helmcken Street in downtown Vancouver. The proposal had been paused since May amid concerns from the City, nearby residents and businesses. Health Minister Ravi Kahlon confirmed the site will no longer proceed. #vanc

A driver recorded a vehicle driving erratically in West Kelowna before it crashed into a ditch on May 26. The person who recorded the video said the driver appeared to be okay afterward. via: xo2k4/TikTok #westkelowna #canada #fyp #foryou #viral

B.C. Premier David Eby criticized U.S. President Donald Trump after new 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods took effect Saturday. Eby called the move an “economic attack” and said, “You just can’t trust Trump.” #britishcolumbia #canada #trump #tariffs #fyp

NBA superstar @stephencurry30 and his wife @ayeshacurry were spotted at The Flying Beaver in Richmond. #richmond #canada #stephcurry #ayeshacurry #fyp

A pair of jet skiers had an unforgettable moment after four orcas swam right past them in Pender Harbour. via: TedfordTheBear/TikTok #penderharbour #canada #orcas #viral #fyp

The B.C. government is ending public access to its online employee directory on August 20. The directory, which dates back to the 1930s, allowed people to find provincial employees, departments and work contact information. The province cited growing cybersecurity threats, employee privacy risks an

A dog was caught on video falling out of a moving convertible near Shaughnessy Street and David Avenue in Coquitlam. The dog quickly got back on its feet after landing on the roadway. via: choimarcus12/IG #coquitlam #canada #fyp #dog #foryou

A Famous Players employee in Prince George, B.C. drew his own Spider-Man: Brand New Day poster after the theatre’s official poster hadn’t arrived. Drake Landon’s homemade creation was displayed at the theatre before quickly going viral online. #princegeorge #canada #spiderman #brandnewday

Longtime B.C. sports broadcaster John McKeachie has passed away at 82. Known for his decades covering Vancouver sports, including 27 years with BCTV and work on Canucks, BC Lions and Whitecaps broadcasts, McKeachie became one of the city’s most recognizable sports media voices. He was named a 2026

Richmond may have found its own version of Seattle’s viral raccoon Jimothy. Meet “Jimothée,” a very round Richmond raccoon giving his famous American cousin some competition. 🦝🇨🇦 via: claireroams/TikTok #richmond #canada #jimothy #raccoon #fyp

Three young otters were found tangled in a fishing net in Alert Bay, B.C. Two were freed, while one had stopped breathing and was revived by local resident Gordon Mellish using chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. After several days of care, the pup made a full recovery and was rele

A new Research Co. poll found 58% of British Columbians oppose changing the province’s name to acknowledge its Indigenous heritage, while 28% support the idea. Support was strongest among younger residents, reaching 43% among those aged 18 to 34. The poll also found 26% support changing B.C.’s f