Western Conference battle pits St. Louis against Vancouver
Vancouver Canucks (3-2-0, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (3-1-2, third in the Central Division) Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Nolan Foote scored 1:05 into overtime on Wednesday, leading his Kelowna Rockets to a 3-2 win over the Swift Current Broncos. Continue reading
Canadians mostly seeing negative news, posts during federal campaign: Ipsos poll
Experts say fear can be a powerful motivator for voters — but it can also backfire. Continue reading
One year after cannabis legalization, B.C. minister says there’s still work to do
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
While Mike Farnworth admits those 12 months have seen some struggles, overall he’s pleased with where the province is at. Continue reading
Canadian baby boomers who admit to using pot years ago getting banned from U.S., lawyer says
Canadians wanting to cross the U.S. border are being asked different marijuana questions than they were before cannabis was legal, a U.S.-based lawyer says. Continue reading
Tanev lifts Penguins over Avalanche 3-2
Brandon Tanev scored a short-handed goal in overtime, and the Pittsburgh Penguins handed the Colorado Avalanche their first loss of the season with a 3-2 victory Wednesday night. Continue reading
HPV immunization program in B.C. cuts rates of pre-cancer in women, study says
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
HPV is common in both men and women, and has been identified as the cause of almost all cervical cancers — a disease that kills 50 women each year in B.C. Continue reading
Police describe disturbing behaviour of accused Abbotsord school killer after arrest
WARNING: This story contains graphic details which may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. Continue reading
Trump impeachment moves forward as Senate talks trial, former Pompeo aide testifies
Michael McKinley, a career foreign service officer and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s de facto chief of staff, told investigators behind closed doors that he could no longer look the other way amid the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine. Continue reading
Jody Wilson-Raybould says independent candidacy offers ‘opportunity’
There’s no party machine to support her and Wilson-Raybould is up against a full slate of opponents in Vancouver-Granville. Continue reading
Lisa Dudley’s family ‘devastated’ after man who orchestrated murder granted day parole
Thomas Holden has been granted day parole less than three years into a 10-year prison sentence, which the family calls a “slap in the face.” Continue reading
South Korea uses snipers, drones to stop swine fever spreading from North Korea
Feral hogs are thought to be a main reason for its spread, and North Korea has been snubbing the South’s repeated calls for joint quarantine efforts, officials say. Continue reading
UK family held for weeks by ICE for ‘accidentally’ crossing border released back home
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The family’s lawyers said Wednesday they have learned from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that the family has been “removed to the UK,” likely overnight. Continue reading
Vancouver council to debate ban on sale of Halloween fireworks
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“It’s been an ongoing issue, especially for the folks who have pets or folks with PTSD,” said Coun. Pete Fry. Continue reading
Quebec to review how it tests drinking water following investigative report
Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, Quebec Premier François Legault said he was surprised by what he learned about his province’s practices from the Global News investigation Continue reading
Quebec to offer legal cannabis at $4.49 a gram, beating grey-market price
Hexo Corp. says it is aiming to undercut prices in the illicit market with its new 28-gram product, that costs as much as one dollar less per gram than illegal sellers charge. Continue reading
Family says woman dragged under van in Vancouver’s DTES will need lifetime to heal
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A woman who was struck by a van and dragged for up to seven blocks will need up to a year in hospital and a lifetime of recovery, according to friends and family. Continue reading
‘Let me out!’: Dead man pranks funeral-goers with prerecorded message
Shay Bradley, 62, had the last laugh when a prerecorded message in which he complains about his coffin played at his funeral. Continue reading
Canadian baby boomers who admit to using pot years ago getting banned from U.S., lawyer says
Canadians wanting to cross the U.S. border are being asked different marijuana questions than they were before cannabis was legal, a U.S.-based lawyer says. Continue reading
Man on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ says he’s ‘trapped in a loveless marriage’
Most contestants on “Wheel of Fortune” gush about their lovely home life. But not Blair Davis. Continue reading
Western Conference battle pits St. Louis against Vancouver
Vancouver Canucks (3-2-0, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (3-1-2, third in the Central Division) Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Nolan Foote scored 1:05 into overtime on Wednesday, leading his Kelowna Rockets to a 3-2 win over the Swift Current Broncos. Continue reading
One year after cannabis legalization, B.C. minister says there’s still work to do
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
While Mike Farnworth admits those 12 months have seen some struggles, overall he’s pleased with where the province is at. Continue reading
Canadian baby boomers who admit to using pot years ago getting banned from U.S., lawyer says
Canadians wanting to cross the U.S. border are being asked different marijuana questions than they were before cannabis was legal, a U.S.-based lawyer says. Continue reading
HPV immunization program in B.C. cuts rates of pre-cancer in women, study says
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
HPV is common in both men and women, and has been identified as the cause of almost all cervical cancers — a disease that kills 50 women each year in B.C. Continue reading
Police describe disturbing behaviour of accused Abbotsord school killer after arrest
WARNING: This story contains graphic details which may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. Continue reading
Jody Wilson-Raybould says independent candidacy offers ‘opportunity’
There’s no party machine to support her and Wilson-Raybould is up against a full slate of opponents in Vancouver-Granville. Continue reading
Lisa Dudley’s family ‘devastated’ after man who orchestrated murder granted day parole
Thomas Holden has been granted day parole less than three years into a 10-year prison sentence, which the family calls a “slap in the face.” Continue reading
UK family held for weeks by ICE for ‘accidentally’ crossing border released back home
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The family’s lawyers said Wednesday they have learned from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that the family has been “removed to the UK,” likely overnight. Continue reading
Vancouver council to debate ban on sale of Halloween fireworks
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“It’s been an ongoing issue, especially for the folks who have pets or folks with PTSD,” said Coun. Pete Fry. Continue reading
B.C. health officials confirm province’s first potential vaping-related illness
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Chief Medical Health Officer Bonnie Henry says there are several other investigations underway that may also meet the case definition of vaping-related illness. Continue reading
Illicit drug deaths: Latest stats show small B.C. communities also impacted by opioid crisis
Princeton, Grand Forks, Hope are hit just as hard, population-wise, as bigger centres throughout the province. Continue reading
Vancouver mayor says Scheer government would be ‘worse than Stephen Harper’
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Kennedy Stewart said a Scheer government would be “a disaster for the city” when it comes to issues like transit, opioids and housing. Continue reading
Surrey’s top cop moving on to provincial RCMP post amid police transition
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Officer in Charge of the Surrey RCMP Asst. Comm. Dwayne McDonald says the move is not related to the transition to a civic police force. Continue reading
Search launched for missing 51-year-old Nanaimo man
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Cortney Latoski, who has MS, is an avid hiker and is known to hike for several hours according to Nanaimo RCMP. Continue reading
Vancouver police arrest 3 men in alleged DTES gang ‘murder plot’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
VPD said the suspects were members of the Redd Alert and Independent Soldiers gangs, and were brewing a plan to kill a rival DTES drug trafficker. Continue reading
Trial of man accused in brutal Marpole murder adjourned for psych evaluation
The trial of a B.C. man accused of murdering a couple in their West Side Vancouver home two years ago came to a sudden halt on Wednesday. Continue reading
Family says woman dragged under van in Vancouver’s DTES will need lifetime to heal
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A woman who was struck by a van and dragged for up to seven blocks will need up to a year in hospital and a lifetime of recovery, according to friends and family. Continue reading
Man dead after overnight shooting in Campbell River
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police found a man dead outside a Campbell River home around 2:30 in the morning. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver mayors grade major parties on transit promises
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The council says three of the four major parties have committed to a permanent transit fund as well as funding or targets to electrify all public transit. Continue reading
Alice Cooper announces North American tour with 7 Canadian dates
This spring, the ‘School’s Out’ rocker brings his Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back tour to Canada with Lita Ford. Continue reading
Canucks power play downs Red Wings 5-1
Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller says sometimes the key to an effective power play is simple — just shoot. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Tuesday, October 15, 2019
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – Ryan Chyzowski’s seventh goal of the season stood as the winner as the Medicine Hat Tigers edged the Saskatoon Blades 3-1 on Tuesday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Emergency response at Trans Mountain’s Burnaby tank farm could take 6 hours: Report
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The 2016 was not made public, and only came to light through a freedom of information request by Burnaby election candidate Svend Robinson. Continue reading
B.C. teachers’ pay now at the heart of stalled contract negotiations
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The province is offering teachers a two per cent annual salary increase, in line with other public sector unions. Continue reading