Tortoise found wandering in Richmond named Frank the Tank finds new B.C. home
Adoption requests came from as far away as New Zealand, but Frank the Tank, a 17-kg tortoise found wandering in a Richmond bok choy field last month, will be staying in B.C.
Canada
Nov 28, 2023
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
From a special send-off for 'Sincy,' to a massive charity fundraising haul to a lost tortoise finding his forever home, here are some good news stories from B.C. this week.
Trending
Dec 1, 2023
Tortoise called Frank the Tank found wandering in Richmond, B.C. needs new home
With a name like Frank the Tank, you might think nothing could stop the 16-kilogram sulcata tortoise, but wandering alone on farmland near Richmond, B.C., certainly slowed him down.
Canada
Oct 17, 2023
More veterinary school seats needed to address shortage, BC Liberal MLAs say
Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes and Delta South MLA Ian Paton have written a joint letter urging the NDP government to make moves to help the animal-care industry.
Canada
Mar 16, 2023
Vancouver man accidentally sells couch with stowaway cat
Matt Lumabi was moving into his new place in Vancouver when he thought his cat, Marley, had run away.
Canada
Feb 12, 2023
Toronto police officer criminally charged with breach of trust
Police say the officer, who has 20 years of service, remains suspended with pay.
Crime
Aug 29, 2021
Djems, Barker have differing opinions on opening episode of Argos documentary
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Djems, Barker have differing opinions on opening episode of Argos documentary
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Rookie Djems Kouame has thoroughly enjoyed reliving successfully cracking the Toronto Argonauts roster. Head coach and GM Jim Barker? Not so much. The two had vastly differing reactions to the first episode</p>
Sports
Jul 6, 2011
Roughriders look to Darian Durant to keep getting better
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant had an all-star season in 2009.
Jun 1, 2010
Texans top Lions 34-31 in OT after Detroit coach makes a costly mistake with challenge flag
DETROIT - Jim Schwartz threw a challenge flag when he didn't need to and the Houston Texans made him regret it.
Sports
Nov 22, 2012
Sunday’s NFL Capsules: Bryant lifts Falcons to 30-28 win over Panthers
ATLANTA - Matt Bryant kicked a 40-yard field goal with five seconds remaining and the Atlanta Falcons remained unbeaten, rallying past the Carolina Panthers 30-28 on Sunday.
Sports
Sep 30, 2012
Foster runs for 140 yards & TD; defence shuts down Bengals as Texans get 19-13 playoff win
HOUSTON - J.J. Watt swatted away passes, Arian Foster ran away from tacklers and the Houston Texans did just enough to knock Cincinnati out of the playoffs for the second straight year.
Sports
Jan 5, 2013
Arrests made in 2012 murder of Brampton man
Peel Regional Police have arrested two men in connection with the shooting death of a 32-year-old Brampton man.<br />
Feb 21, 2013
COVID-19: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on April 14
Here are the latest developments on the COVID-19 pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Wednesday.
Health
Apr 14, 2021
COVID-19: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on April 26
Here are the latest developments on the COVID-19 pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Monday.
Health
Apr 26, 2021
SPCA orders vet care be given to some birds at World Parrot Refuge
The BC SPCA has ordered some birds at the World Parrot Refuge in Coombs, B.C., be given veterinary care.
Jun 1, 2016
Vancouver woman stung by scorpion while she was sleeping in Coal Harbour apartment
A Vancouver woman says she was stung by what appears to have been a scorpion while sleeping.
Aug 27, 2016
What we know about Charleston church shooting suspect Dylann Roof
Police in South Carolina are on the hunt for 21-year-old Dylann Roof after a mass shooting at the Emmanuel AME church — a historic African-American church.
Crime
Jun 18, 2015
Which way will the Alberta oil pipeline go after Christy Clark’s win?
Unlike other provincial elections, B.C. Premier Christy Clark's majority win will have a huge effect on politics across the country.
Canada
May 15, 2013
‘Oh my goodness, we have a scorpion’: Vancouver woman finds venomous creature on kitchen floor
Gail Hammond says she was washing dishes when she thought she saw a fridge magnet on the floor. Then it started moving.
Canada
May 9, 2019
High school student shot dead at Malton community centre
Seventeen-year-old Adrian Ducas was taking a quick break from a basketball game at Malton Community Centre Saturday night when he was shot to death inside the centre.
Jul 5, 2010