The BC Press Council is a self-regulatory body governing the newspaper industry in British Columbia. It was established in 1983 with two main aims: to promote ethical practices within the BC newspaper community and serve as a forum for complaints against its members.

The BC Press Council has created a Code of Practice for journalists to encourage high professional and ethical standards, in the belief that vigilant self-regulation is the hallmark of a free and responsible press.

The Press Council considers "unsatisfied" complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers in the gathering and publication of news and opinion. The Council Directors oversee the mediation and adjudication of complaints, with input and response from both the newspaper and the complaint holder.