The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League says the planned departure of eight teams is a “disappointing outcome” for community-based junior hockey in British Columbia.
Several junior hockey teams in southeastern B.C. are breaking away from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League to form a new independent circuit starting in the 2026-27 season.
The Creston Valley Thundercats are preparing to usher in a new era, announcing plans to rebrand the junior hockey club after 25 years under the Thundercats name.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.