Former B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell being investigated over allegation of sexual assault: report
Burnaby RCMP investigating alleged road rage with weapons involved
Vancouver Titans make their big eSports debut
Surrey trailer park fire leaves man suffering burns, smoke inhalation
Vancouver measles outbreak puts spotlight on low vaccination rates at many local schools
Mayors’ council approves SkyTrain to UBC, subway bid process unveiled
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‘Even healthy kids [could] die’: Measles outbreak prompts vaccine plea from mom of transplant recipient
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A B.C. mom says Vancouver’s measles outbreak proves how low vaccination rates put her eight-eight-year-old daughter’s life at risk. Continue reading
Some UBC Okanagan students flooded out of homes
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Dozens of UBC Okanagan students are looking for new homes after a flood in their building prompted mould concerns. Continue reading
‘Zombie deer disease’ has spread to 2 provinces and 24 states
Chronic wasting disease belongs to a family of diseases called prion diseases, which includes the human form of “mad cow disease.” Continue reading
‘People do go hungry’: Langley food bank fears the worst as it faces eviction
By Nadia Stewart Videojournalist
“Since the last quarter, we registered over a thousand people. Here on a weekly average, we see about 650 people.” Continue reading
Okanagan resident hopeful that Canucks’ Young Stars tournament will return
Annual rookie tournament was cancelled this week due to lack of teams. Continue reading
‘We need wall’ proclaims Trump in new ‘Saturday Night Live’ cold open
Saturday Night Live returned with a spoof on U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency in order to receive funding for a border wall. Continue reading
Work stopped at B.C. gas pipeline site after claims ancient Indigenous artifacts discovered
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A group of archaeologists and First Nations have now written to the province asking for work to be stopped and a review conducted of all archaeological permits. Continue reading
Recipe: Perfect eggs on avocado toast
Whether you’re a millennial or otherwise, there’s no denying that avocado toast is a delicious treat. Continue reading
Canadian RJ Barrett has triple-double, No. 2 Duke beats NC State, 94-78
Canadian RJ Barrett had Duke’s first triple-double in 13 years, finishing with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, February 15, 2019
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Zach Wytinck scored the winner at 3:06 of overtime as the Brandon Wheat Kings upset the league-leading Prince Albert Raiders 5-4 on Friday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Jim Pattison, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg honoured in Vancouver Walk of Fame event
By Simon Little Online Journalist
In their remarks, the comedy duo of Rogen and Goldberg thanked the 7-11 near their old high school and Wreck Beach. Continue reading
Victims of Aurora shooting included intern on his first day
Trevor Wehner was a 21-year-old Northern Illinois University student on his first day as an intern in human resources at Henry Pratt Co. in Aurora and attended the fateful meeting where the gunman was fired and then started shooting. Continue reading
Targeted Kamloops shooting leaves 2 in hospital, 1 in critical condition
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police believe the attack was targeted. Continue reading
Liberal MP Joyce Murray’s son suffers critical injury on honeymoon in Mexico
Murray says her son Erik Brinkman fell from a height early Monday and underwent extensive surgery at a local hospital. Continue reading
Brothers say Jussie Smollett paid them to carry out alleged attack: sources
On Saturday, Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi told CBS Chicago : “We can confirm that the information received from the individuals questioned by police earlier in the Empire case has in fact shifted the trajectory of the investigation.” Continue reading
Sephora causes uproar after cancelling orders that used $88-off promo code
The beauty boutique has notified customers that online purchases using the promotional code have been cancelled, posts shared to Twitter on Saturday show. Continue reading
Canada’s new low-cost cell phone plans? ‘A joke,’ expert says
New, lower-cost data-only plans proposed by Bell, Rogers and Telus fall short, consumer advocates and industry researchers say. Continue reading
‘Even healthy kids [could] die’: Measles outbreak prompts vaccine plea from mom of transplant recipient
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A B.C. mom says Vancouver’s measles outbreak proves how low vaccination rates put her eight-eight-year-old daughter’s life at risk. Continue reading
‘Zombie deer disease’ has spread to 2 provinces and 24 states
Chronic wasting disease belongs to a family of diseases called prion diseases, which includes the human form of “mad cow disease.” Continue reading
Brothers say Jussie Smollett paid them to carry out alleged attack: sources
On Saturday, Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi told CBS Chicago : “We can confirm that the information received from the individuals questioned by police earlier in the Empire case has in fact shifted the trajectory of the investigation.” Continue reading
‘Even healthy kids [could] die’: Measles outbreak prompts vaccine plea from mom of transplant recipient
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A B.C. mom says Vancouver’s measles outbreak proves how low vaccination rates put her eight-eight-year-old daughter’s life at risk. Continue reading
Some UBC Okanagan students flooded out of homes
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Dozens of UBC Okanagan students are looking for new homes after a flood in their building prompted mould concerns. Continue reading
‘People do go hungry’: Langley food bank fears the worst as it faces eviction
By Nadia Stewart Videojournalist
“Since the last quarter, we registered over a thousand people. Here on a weekly average, we see about 650 people.” Continue reading
Okanagan resident hopeful that Canucks’ Young Stars tournament will return
Annual rookie tournament was cancelled this week due to lack of teams. Continue reading
Former B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell being investigated over allegation of sexual assault: report
A UK newspaper is reporting Scotland Yard is investigating an allegation of sexual assault made against former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell. Continue reading
Burnaby RCMP investigating alleged road rage with weapons involved
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
It happened around 5 p.m., at the corner of Imperial Street and Gray Avenue in Burnaby. Continue reading
Work stopped at B.C. gas pipeline site after claims ancient Indigenous artifacts discovered
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A group of archaeologists and First Nations have now written to the province asking for work to be stopped and a review conducted of all archaeological permits. Continue reading
Vancouver Titans make their big eSports debut
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Vancouver’s newest sports team has its first game Saturday. Continue reading
Surrey trailer park fire leaves man suffering burns, smoke inhalation
By Simon Little Online Journalist
An overnight fire in a Surrey trailer park has left a 55-year-old man in hospital. Continue reading
Recipe: Perfect eggs on avocado toast
Whether you’re a millennial or otherwise, there’s no denying that avocado toast is a delicious treat. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, February 15, 2019
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Zach Wytinck scored the winner at 3:06 of overtime as the Brandon Wheat Kings upset the league-leading Prince Albert Raiders 5-4 on Friday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Jim Pattison, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg honoured in Vancouver Walk of Fame event
By Simon Little Online Journalist
In their remarks, the comedy duo of Rogen and Goldberg thanked the 7-11 near their old high school and Wreck Beach. Continue reading
Targeted Kamloops shooting leaves 2 in hospital, 1 in critical condition
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police believe the attack was targeted. Continue reading
Mayors’ council approves SkyTrain to UBC, subway bid process unveiled
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The first phase of the extension will make use of the NDP government’s controversial Community Benefits Agreements. Continue reading
Liberal MP Joyce Murray’s son suffers critical injury on honeymoon in Mexico
Murray says her son Erik Brinkman fell from a height early Monday and underwent extensive surgery at a local hospital. Continue reading
Health Canada seizes illegal eyewash from Richmond beauty bar
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The product is marketed as an eyewash for contact lens users and to prevent eye disease. Continue reading
Vancouver facing measles outbreak with 9 confirmed cases
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The cases are centred around three French-language public schools in Vancouver. Continue reading
Center of Gravity in Kelowna not returning for 2019
Organizers announced the news on social media. Continue reading
Vancouver measles outbreak puts spotlight on low vaccination rates at many local schools
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Health officials say an immunization rate of 90 per cent is needed to provide “herd immunity.” When it comes to the measles vaccine, many Vancouver schools fall short of that number. Continue reading
Highway 97 rockslide in Okanagan could cost $1 million
Ministry of Transportation says still no date when highway will be reopened. Continue reading
It’s official — St. Paul’s is on the move in Vancouver
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. Government has announced the new St. Paul’s Hospital will be built near the Vancouver train station for $1.9 billion and the doors will open in 2026. Continue reading
Potato pancakes with house-made sausage gravy
Make this delicious breakfast this Family Day long weekend! Continue reading
Local state of emergency, evacuation order issued for Seawatch subdivision in Sechelt
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
All residents must leave their homes and access to the subdivision is denied. Continue reading
Woman kidnapped at gunpoint in Kamloops rescued by RCMP
Police say a woman was rescued near Falkland after she was kidnapped following an armed robbery in downtown Kamloops. Continue reading
Canucks rally to beat Kings 4-3, end road losing streak at 4
Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser scored in a shootout after Adam Gaudette tied it up with 1:38 remaining in the third period to give the Canucks a 4-3 win over the Kings on Thursday night. Continue reading
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