Topic: British Columbia
At least three people were killed and a dozen were injured after a massive avalanche in British Columbia, police said. The avalanche occurred Saturday as 200 people took part in a snowmobile contest in a bowl at the base of Boulder Mountain near Revelstoke. It was unclear late Saturday how many of the 200 event participants remained missing. "Emergency rescue ...
OTTAWA (Reuters) - British Columbia has given the green light to 19 private-sector clean energy projects that will generate enough power to supply nearly 218,000 homes in Canada's Pacific Coast province. The approvals, announced late on Thursday by BC Hydro, the government-owned electricity utility, mark the first phase in the provincial government's long-delayed push to generate more green ...
The large and spirited nation of Canada is host to many varied provinces. In the western coastal area is the vibrant province of British Columbia. The name means splendour undiminished, and it is plain why it is so called. The region has a beautiful aspect which is globally recognised. Wonderful mountains, coastline and an abundant cultural heritage make it a ...
