Vancouver Island teams pairing cops with mental health nurses off to encouraging start
The West Shore RCMP's Mobile Integrated Crisis Response Team (MICR) is similar to the Car 87/88 in Vancouver and the Car 67 program in Surrey.
Health
Apr 29
U.S. law that could ban TikTok faces new lawsuit from content creators
Attorneys for the creators argued in the lawsuit that the law violates users’ First Amendment rights to free speech, echoing arguments by TikTok in a separate lawsuit.
Tech
May 14
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after return to jail following rape conviction overturn
Attorney Arthur Aidala said Weinstein was moved to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan after his arrival on Friday to city jails.
Trending
Apr 27
David Chang’s Momofuku to stop ‘chile crunch’ trademark battle after outcry
Momofuku started selling its Chili Crunch product in 2020, a crunchy spicy oil with dried peppers and other ingredients like sesame seeds and garlic.
Trending
Apr 15
Not just Canada: A look at extreme weather events all over the world
As Canada deals with wildfires, other parts of the world have suffered extreme weather events, such as heavy rains and storms bringing floods and landslides.
Environment
May 14
‘Concerning’: B.C.’s snowpack lowest in 50 years at 63% of normal
Last year at this time, the snowpack average was at 88 per cent of normal. Authorities are concerned significantly higher drought hazards.
Environment
Apr 10
As Ottawa eyes short-term rental limits, Airbnb says it won’t solve housing crisis
As part of the 2024 federal budget that was unveiled Tuesday, Ottawa has recommitted to spending $50 million to help municipalities limit the number of short-term rentals.
Canada
Apr 17
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
An iconic arm-wrestler, Canada's first Filipino immigrant's B.C. roots and an exhibit by a Vancouver graffiti artist are among the good news stories we're sharing this week.
Trending
Apr 12
Saskatoon city council to discuss College Drive road safety review
A safety review of the intersection at College Drive and Wiggins Avenue is being presented at Saskatoon city council Wednesday.
Traffic
Apr 22
Biden says ‘order must prevail’ as police clear U.S. campus protests over Gaza
Several pro-Palestinian encampments were broken up by police overnight, notably at the University of California, Los Angeles, where officers arrested dozens of demonstrators.
U.S. News
May 2
Indecent offender arrested twice in one week, West Shore RCMP says
West Shore RCMP officers were called to a restaurant on Sunday, March 24, around 10 a.m. on Island Highway in Colwood.
Crime
Mar 28
Total solar eclipse: Where the best views in Ontario are expected to be
While a partial eclipse will be seen across much of Ontario, a total eclipse will occur on Monday in areas mainly along Lake Erie and Lake Ontario from Windsor to Cornwall.
Canada
Apr 5
Prelude to an assassination: India’s ‘incompetent’ campaign against slain B.C. Sikh leader
Canadian investigators believe Hardeep Nijjar's murder was an escalation of India's campaign against Sikh separatists, and its foreign intelligence agency was behind the killing.
Canada
May 3
Short season on Ontario southern ice road makes First Nation life unpredictable
This winter marked the shortest ice road season anyone can remember on Temagami First Nation, with just 11 days when the road connecting the island to the mainland was open.
Canada
Mar 24
Ontario ‘task force’ prepares Canadians for total solar eclipse — and beyond
With a name that sounds like science fiction, the Ontario Eclipse Task Force (OETF) is made up of scientists, educators and other leaders in the field of astronomy
Science
Apr 6
‘Chewing on him’: Vancouver Island wolf-dog strikes again
Last November, it is believed that the wolf-dog killed a family's dog staying at the Coombs Country Campground.
Environment
Mar 15
Shaping Saskatchewan: James Bogusz
James Bogusz of the Regina Airport Authority discusses his journey to becoming a leader at the Regina International Airport in the latest edition of 'Shaping Saskatchewan.'
Canada
Mar 8
How a Montreal pizzeria is helping to feed people in need, no questions asked
Right before the holidays, the family business took a new step to help the community by trying to give back when so many people are struggling to make ends meet.
Canada
Mar 8
Councillor says Toronto island tax system ‘smells of privilege’
There are about 260 homes on Toronto's harbour islands and while the residents there don't own the land, it remains one of the most picturesque and desirable areas to live in.
Politics
Feb 29
The West Block Transcript – Episode 25, Season 13
Remembering former prime minister Brian Mulroney: his wins, his losses, and his impact on our country. He was known as Canada’s great deal maker at a tumultuous time in history.
Politics
Mar 3