Case of Merritt cowboy missing since January deemed suspicious by RCMP
Micro suites offer affordable alternative to Lower Mainland seniors
Canada proposes national money laundering task force in budget 2019
VPD release video of ‘disturbing assault’ in Yaletown that left man unconscious
B.C. overdoses claimed 3 lives a day in January, but that’s down 30% year over year
Canada’s oldest rape crisis centre faces backlash over excluding trans women
Kelowna Rockets finish season after losing tiebreaker game to Kamloops Blazers
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The Kelowna Rockets lost 5-1 against the Kamloops Blazers on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Maple Ridge teacher disciplined after allegedly swearing at student for missing volleyball throw
According to a report from the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, Gregory Norman Brock swore at a Grade 11 student who missed a volleyball throw in class. Continue reading
Karen Uhlenbeck becomes first woman to win Abel Prize, math’s top award
U.S. professor Karen Uhlenbeck is the first woman to win the Abel Prize, math’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize, since it was first awarded in 2003. Continue reading
Abandoned WWII grenade prompts evacuations in Okanagan town: RCMP
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The Dairy Queen and Anchor Inn Pub in Armstrong, B.C., have both been forced to close, and residents in the area have been told to stay indoors. Continue reading
Man arrested after allegedly punching soccer mom at West Vancouver game
West Vancouver Const. Jeff Palmer said he can’t think of a strong reason why a recreational sports match should ever end in violence. Continue reading
Disney seals $71B deal for Fox entertainment, takes over ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Deadpool’
Disney has closed its $71 billion acquisition of Fox’s entertainment business, putting Cinderella, The Simpsons, Star Wars and Dr. Strange under one corporate roof. Continue reading
Smoke shrouds Lions Gate Bridge after fire breaks out under north end
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Fire crews were called to the area under the Lions Gate Bridge shortly before 7 p.m. Continue reading
Could a passenger ferry cure Vancouver Island’s dreaded ‘Colwood Crawl?’
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
“Be a lot nicer than sitting there on the road going, ‘Are you moving yet?'” said one commuter. Continue reading
Mozambique mourns victims of Cyclone Ida as death toll continues to rise
Zimbabwe is retrieving and burying bodies Wednesday as Mozambique begins three days of national mourning for victims of Cyclone Idai, one of the most destructive storms southern Africa has experienced in decades. Continue reading
RCMP locate vehicle in West Kootenay river crash believed to have killed 2 teens
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The two teens who were in the back seat of the car remain missing and are presumed dead. Continue reading
More than 250,000 home owners have still not filled out Speculation Tax forms
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
More than 250,000 British Columbia home owners have still not filled out their Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT) declaration form. Continue reading
Lion Air voice recorder details pilots’ frantic search for fix before fatal plane crash: sources
The pilots of a doomed Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX scoured a handbook as they struggled to understand why the jet was lurching downwards, but ran out of time before it hit the water, three people with knowledge of the cockpit voice recorder contents said. Continue reading
2 tickets in 6 minutes cost B.C. distracted driver more than $1,800
By Simon Little Online Journalist
In each case, the driver was handed a $368 ticket for use of an electronic device, but additional penalties stack up to leave the driver on the hook for far more. Continue reading
SFU begins construction on $10M stadium at Burnaby campus
In addition to athletic events, the new stadium will also be used for campus community events, recreational activities and student orientation. Continue reading
‘It’s OK to grieve’: New Zealand PM to schoolmates of teens killed in mosque shooting
“We don’t let racism exist because racism breeds extremism,” New Zealand PM Jessica Ardern told students. Continue reading
Who are the winners and losers in the 2019 federal budget? Here’s what you need to know
Budget 2019 offers a mixed bag of both benefits and negative consequences for Canadians across a wide range of backgrounds. Here are some of the winners and losers. Continue reading
‘Everything he said to me was a lie’: Duped Canadian women go after alleged con man
Marcel Andre Vautour’s suspected victims say he targets busy career women between the ages of 45 and 50, leaving a trail of broken hearts and empty bank accounts across the country. Continue reading
Homebuyers to get new mortgage incentive, Home Buyer’s Plan boost under 2019 budget
The federal budget proposes a CMHC-funded contribution to insured mortgages and a higher limit on tax-free RRSP withdrawals for first-time home buyers. Continue reading
Liberals’ 2019 budget includes billions for seniors, jobs and first-time home buyers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is projecting a $19.8-billion deficit for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Continue reading
Boeing shuffles senior execs, top engineers amid 737 MAX scrutiny
The shakeup showed how Boeing was freeing up engineering resources as it faces scrutiny during crash investigations. Continue reading
Kelowna Rockets finish season after losing tiebreaker game to Kamloops Blazers
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The Kelowna Rockets lost 5-1 against the Kamloops Blazers on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Maple Ridge teacher disciplined after allegedly swearing at student for missing volleyball throw
According to a report from the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, Gregory Norman Brock swore at a Grade 11 student who missed a volleyball throw in class. Continue reading
Abandoned WWII grenade prompts evacuations in Okanagan town: RCMP
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The Dairy Queen and Anchor Inn Pub in Armstrong, B.C., have both been forced to close, and residents in the area have been told to stay indoors. Continue reading
Man arrested after allegedly punching soccer mom at West Vancouver game
West Vancouver Const. Jeff Palmer said he can’t think of a strong reason why a recreational sports match should ever end in violence. Continue reading
Smoke shrouds Lions Gate Bridge after fire breaks out under north end
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Fire crews were called to the area under the Lions Gate Bridge shortly before 7 p.m. Continue reading
Micro suites offer affordable alternative to Lower Mainland seniors
By Tanya Beja Reporter
“It’s small, but it’s livable, we’re very happy here,” said tenant Terry Murphy. Continue reading
Could a passenger ferry cure Vancouver Island’s dreaded ‘Colwood Crawl?’
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
“Be a lot nicer than sitting there on the road going, ‘Are you moving yet?'” said one commuter. Continue reading
RCMP locate vehicle in West Kootenay river crash believed to have killed 2 teens
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The two teens who were in the back seat of the car remain missing and are presumed dead. Continue reading
More than 250,000 home owners have still not filled out Speculation Tax forms
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
More than 250,000 British Columbia home owners have still not filled out their Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT) declaration form. Continue reading
2 tickets in 6 minutes cost B.C. distracted driver more than $1,800
By Simon Little Online Journalist
In each case, the driver was handed a $368 ticket for use of an electronic device, but additional penalties stack up to leave the driver on the hook for far more. Continue reading
SFU begins construction on $10M stadium at Burnaby campus
In addition to athletic events, the new stadium will also be used for campus community events, recreational activities and student orientation. Continue reading
Report of kids using discarded needles as darts prompts warning from Saanich police
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A Saanich police officer said the incident has prompted authorities to ask parents to talk to their kids about safety. Continue reading
BCTF president-elect Teri Mooring to focus on wage increases, recruitment amid contract negotiations
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. Teachers’ Federation has elected Teri Mooring as the union’s new president. Continue reading
Dairy farmers, supply managed sectors to get $3.9B in compensation for CETA, CPTPP – but not NAFTA
Dairy farmers and others hit by recent trade deals are getting $3.9 billion in compensation for lost market share. Continue reading
B.C. overdoses claimed 3 lives a day in January, but that’s down 30% year over year
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The B.C. Coroners Service says 90 people died of suspected overdoses in January this year, down from 130 in January 2018. Continue reading
At Trans Mountain court hearing, B.C. says it won’t reject pipelines without cause
The federal government argues B.C.’s proposed legislation must be struck down because they would give the province a “veto” over pipeline projects. Continue reading
Canada’s oldest rape crisis centre faces backlash over excluding trans women
Canada’s oldest rape crisis centre will see its city funding slashed if does not remove its policy of only serving female-born women. Continue reading
B.C. government spending more on prescribed burns, firefighters to combat wildfire season
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The province is increasing funding for prescribed burns, adding more crews and enhancing aerial capacity in an attempt to keep wildfires under control. Continue reading
Elements of BC Hydro grid could be vulnerable to hackers: auditor general
By Simon Little Online Journalist
An audit by B.C.’s auditor general found smaller, localized elements of the power grid could be vulnerable to hackers. Continue reading
City of Vernon ordered to re-hire employees fired for firehall hanky panky
Two employees that were fired last year for engaging in sexual activity while at work must be re-hired by the City of Vernon, a B.C. Labour Arbitration panel has ruled. Continue reading
Case of Merritt cowboy missing since January deemed suspicious by RCMP
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Ben Tyner was reported missing on January 28 when his riderless horse was discovered on a logging road off Highway 97. Continue reading
More concerns about B.C. government’s plan to move private seniors care into health authorities
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
The changes will affect the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, the Fraser Health Authority, and the Island Health Authority. Continue reading
VPD release video of ‘disturbing assault’ in Yaletown that left man unconscious
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Vancouver police have released video of a 2018 assault in Yaletown in the hopes the public can help identify the suspects. Continue reading
UBC Okanagan students host vigil for New Zealand massacre victims
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The good turnout touched organizer Sumayia Abedin, president of the UBCO Muslim Students’ Association. Continue reading
Construction at Peace Arch crossing could mean delays for drivers
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Travellers can expect lane closures until the end of March, according to the Canada Border Services Agency. Continue reading
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