Controversial post by Okanagan Conservatives denounced, deleted
A social media post on Facebook regarding Canadian politics has been deleted after being labelled as racist. Continue reading
Supervised consumption site for youth among ideas in new report on youth addiction
By Jennifer Palma Reporter/Anchor
“Young people are not immune from the opioid crisis that we’re hearing about every day,” said B.C.’s children’s watchdog. Continue reading
Arthur Erickson’s ‘mindbending’ Eppich House 2 hits the market for $16.8 million
By Simon Little Online Journalist
If you’ve got about $17 million handy, you too can own one of B.C.’s most iconic homes. Continue reading
B.C. cops detained in Cuba for 8 months acquitted on sex assault charges
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The Vancouver and Port Moody police officers have been detained on the island country since March. Continue reading
Tenant commits suicide, Kelowna landlord left with ‘biohazard’
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
The owner of a Kelowna rental apartment has an expensive and gruesome mess on her hands. And she wants Interior Health to cover the costs. Continue reading
Barriere RCMP looking for missing Coquitlam couple
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Donna Johnston and Timothy Hall, both 63 years old, were last physically seen at their Coquitlam home around 5 p.m. on Sunday Nov. 11. Continue reading
B.C. Midwives calling on provincial government to an increase in funding
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The Midwives Association of British Columbia (MABC), with babies in tow, made a visit to the B.C. Legislature on Thursday. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Friday, November 16, 2018
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Thursday, November 15, 2018
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. Continue reading
City of Nanaimo warns residents ‘do not put carcasses in compost bins’
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
A deer carcass was found in a curbside compost bin in Nanaimo Continue reading
Butter bandits busted with $1,400 of allegedly stolen spread
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police said food products like butter can be easily sold on the black market. Continue reading
National Lacrosse League cancels 2 weekends of season due to labour dispute
The National Lacrosse League said Thursday it is cancelling the first two weekends of the 2018-19 season due to a labour dispute with its players. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver mayors suspend light rail to Surrey, ask for more information on costs
Metro Vancouver mayors have voted to formally suspend all work on Surrey’s light rail transit (LRT) project but have not officially cancelled the project in favour of SkyTrain. Continue reading
Dog killed in marked, lit crosswalk in Victoria hit-and-run
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The vehicle narrowly missed a man using the crosswalk and struck one of his dogs, killing it instantly. Continue reading
BC rolls out new Coquihalla highway ‘No Trucks in Left Lane’ program
Pilot program starts this week; affects portion of Coquihalla Highway. Continue reading
N.J. couple, homeless man charged over ‘fictitious and illegal’ GoFundMe campaign
A couple conspired with a homeless man on a story about him offering the last of his money when the woman’s car ran out of gas and then set up a fraudulent GoFundMe account to scam sympathizers, according to a report Wednesday. Continue reading
Canadian couple from B.C. helping feed fire-affected residents in California
A couple from British Columbia is spending their vacation by helping fire-affected residents in California. Continue reading
4-year-old girl spends 8 hours inside minivan impounded by Milwaukee police
The girl was rescued when a police officer that was on duty at the impound lot heard her crying for help. Continue reading
Calgary woman warns about booking airline tickets online following ‘travel nightmare’
By Tomasia DaSilva Your Money Matters reporter
A Calgary woman is warning others to read the fine print and be careful which site you’re on when booking flights online. Continue reading
Controversial post by Okanagan Conservatives denounced, deleted
A social media post on Facebook regarding Canadian politics has been deleted after being labelled as racist. Continue reading
Supervised consumption site for youth among ideas in new report on youth addiction
By Jennifer Palma Reporter/Anchor
“Young people are not immune from the opioid crisis that we’re hearing about every day,” said B.C.’s children’s watchdog. Continue reading
Arthur Erickson’s ‘mindbending’ Eppich House 2 hits the market for $16.8 million
By Simon Little Online Journalist
If you’ve got about $17 million handy, you too can own one of B.C.’s most iconic homes. Continue reading
B.C. cops detained in Cuba for 8 months acquitted on sex assault charges
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The Vancouver and Port Moody police officers have been detained on the island country since March. Continue reading
Tenant commits suicide, Kelowna landlord left with ‘biohazard’
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
The owner of a Kelowna rental apartment has an expensive and gruesome mess on her hands. And she wants Interior Health to cover the costs. Continue reading
Barriere RCMP looking for missing Coquitlam couple
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Donna Johnston and Timothy Hall, both 63 years old, were last physically seen at their Coquitlam home around 5 p.m. on Sunday Nov. 11. Continue reading
B.C. Midwives calling on provincial government to an increase in funding
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The Midwives Association of British Columbia (MABC), with babies in tow, made a visit to the B.C. Legislature on Thursday. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Friday, November 16, 2018
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Thursday, November 15, 2018
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. Continue reading
City of Nanaimo warns residents ‘do not put carcasses in compost bins’
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
A deer carcass was found in a curbside compost bin in Nanaimo Continue reading
Butter bandits busted with $1,400 of allegedly stolen spread
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police said food products like butter can be easily sold on the black market. Continue reading
National Lacrosse League cancels 2 weekends of season due to labour dispute
The National Lacrosse League said Thursday it is cancelling the first two weekends of the 2018-19 season due to a labour dispute with its players. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver mayors suspend light rail to Surrey, ask for more information on costs
Metro Vancouver mayors have voted to formally suspend all work on Surrey’s light rail transit (LRT) project but have not officially cancelled the project in favour of SkyTrain. Continue reading
Dog killed in marked, lit crosswalk in Victoria hit-and-run
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The vehicle narrowly missed a man using the crosswalk and struck one of his dogs, killing it instantly. Continue reading
Kelowna carport arson suspect caught on video biking away from scene
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The video clips show someone a bicycle peddling away from the scene. Continue reading
Premier John Horgan won’t set a minimum turnout number that would legitimize electoral reform referendum
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
With concerns growing over low voter engagement in the ongoing electoral reform referendum, Premier John Horgan won’t set a turnout number that would make the process legitimate. Continue reading
Canadian couple from B.C. helping feed fire-affected residents in California
A couple from British Columbia is spending their vacation by helping fire-affected residents in California. Continue reading
B.C. man trapped in truck for days survived on apples and Gatorade
A 23-year-old Vancouver Island man is recovering in a Victoria hospital after his truck went off a cliff and he was pinned in the vehicle with a broken femur for several days. Continue reading
Questions raised over RCMP’s DNA ‘dragnet’ technique in Marrisa Shen investigation
By Sarah MacDonald Reporter
Multiple men of Middle Eastern descent, who had previously immigrated to the Lower Mainland, confirm they were asked to provide DNA samples to investigators in the months leading up to the arrest of Ibrahim Ali, 28. Continue reading
Jagmeet Singh urges Liberal government to explore criminal charges against opioid makers
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has called on the Liberal government to launch an investigation into the role drug companies may have played in the opioid crisis. Continue reading
Home prices dip 1.5 per cent in October compared to a year ago
The Canadian Real Estate Association says sales were down 3.7 per cent from October of last year, driven by lower activity in B.C. Continue reading
Fraser Institute suggests ICBC charges more to young drivers to cover financial loss
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
A new Fraser Institute report argues there are many areas where ICBC could make policy changes to address growing losses at the public insurer. Continue reading
Rein in costs, and spell it out, retired prof tells ICBC
John Chant says finding details was a challenge. Continue reading
SkyTrain tops agenda at first meeting of new-look Mayors’ Council
“It is what the people wanted all along. We knocked on hundreds and thousands of doors all over the city.” Continue reading
Millennials, businesses lament ridesharing delays at Vancouver forum
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“It’s not just been this year, or the year before or the government previous to this. It’s been a long time since this has been proposed.” Continue reading
