Vancouver humanitarian promotes therapy for amputees, thanks to gift from Yaletown shooting survivor
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Reckless Bikes owner Paul Dragan has partnered with local humanitarian Stephen Sumner to help those dealing with phantom limb syndrome in war-torn countries. Continue reading
Cleanup begins on Sunset Beach after massive 4-20 Vancouver celebrations
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Vancouver Park Board staff say they are assessing the grounds, but organizers say they left the park spotless. Continue reading
Donald Trump, first lady participate in annual Easter Egg Roll
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are welcoming hundreds of children to the South Lawn of the White House for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll Monday. Continue reading
Penticton vape shop owner issues emotional appeal after alleged smash-and-grab
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Justin Chrystal posted an emotional appeal to Facebook on Sunday asking for the vandalism to stop after his store was allegedly robbed for the second time in six months. Continue reading
Abbotsford woman calls for bylaw changes after ‘aggressive’ dog kills family pet
The family wants the dog to be seized from the property, but the current bylaw doesn’t allow that to happen. Continue reading
Elections PEI delays vote in Charlottetown riding after Green candidate dies; referendum still a go
Peter Bevan-Baker, leader of the Green Party in the province, has suspended all canvassing and other events for the day to mark the loss. Continue reading
B.C. senior denied HandyDART service on 86th birthday
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
Betty Joe Peters was told the wheels on her new wheelchair weren’t the right size for the HandyDART bus. Continue reading
Courage to Come Back 2019: B.C. woman battled schizophrenia, now helps other suffering from mental illness
Erin Emiru has battled mental illness, eating disorders and abusive relationships before emerging as a role model for others. Continue reading
U.S. ending sanction waivers for countries importing Iran oil
The Trump administration on Monday told five nations — Japan, South Korea, Turkey, China and India — that they will no longer be exempt from U.S. sanctions if they continue to import oil from Iran. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, April 20, 2019
The Edmonton Oil Kings tied their Eastern Conference Final series with the Prince Albert Raiders at 1-1 with a 4-3 overtime victory on Saturday. Continue reading
Surrey’s Vaisakhi parade sees more than 500,000 people, setting new attendance record
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The festival, which celebrates the spring harvest for the Sikh community, saw dozens of food vendors, dancers and floats pack the streets of Surrey. Continue reading
Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy celebrates landslide win in Ukraine presidential election
With nearly all the votes counted in Ukraine, television star Volodymyr Zelenskiy is projected to win the country’s presidential runoff vote in a landslide. Continue reading
Alberta man dies after collision during snowmobile race at B.C. ski resort
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The man was taking part in the Western Canada Hillcross Tour at Sun Peaks Resort, which has now been cancelled. Continue reading
4-20 Vancouver celebration packs Sunset Beach despite recent backlash
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Tens of thousands descended on Sunset Beach for the annual pro-marijuana event, and many were happy to forget the recent controversies. Continue reading
Grassy Narrows worries about Liberals’ promise to help with mercury contaminationÂ
The chief of a First Nation in northwestern Ontario long-plagued by the debilitating impacts of mercury contamination says he is worried about the fate of a federally promised treatment facility. Continue reading
You could be losing hundreds of dollars to unused subscriptions every year
Minor recurring charges often go unnoticed — but they can result in big spending over time. Here’s how to avoid wasting your hard-earned cash. Continue reading
3 mountaineers found dead after avalanche in Banff National Park
On April 17, three mountaineers who attempted to climb the east face of Howse Peak in the Icefields Parkway were reported overdue, Parks Canada said. Continue reading
Canadian killed in Mexico; Global Affairs assisting family
Local media report that a 70-year-old Canadian man was found dead in an apartment in the city of Progreso, in Yucatan state, on Friday morning. Continue reading
Sri Lanka failed to heed warnings of bombings that killed 290 people: official
Sri Lankan officials failed to heed warnings from intelligence agencies about the threat of an attack by a domestic radical Muslim group that officials blame for Easter Sunday bombings that killed more than 200 people, the country’s health minister said Monday. Continue reading
Cochrane X Games athlete lands world’s 1st snowbike BASE jump
“It was definitely the craziest thing I’ve ever done,” the three-time X Games medallist said on Sunday. Continue reading
Vancouver humanitarian promotes therapy for amputees, thanks to gift from Yaletown shooting survivor
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Reckless Bikes owner Paul Dragan has partnered with local humanitarian Stephen Sumner to help those dealing with phantom limb syndrome in war-torn countries. Continue reading
Cleanup begins on Sunset Beach after massive 4-20 Vancouver celebrations
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Vancouver Park Board staff say they are assessing the grounds, but organizers say they left the park spotless. Continue reading
Penticton vape shop owner issues emotional appeal after alleged smash-and-grab
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Justin Chrystal posted an emotional appeal to Facebook on Sunday asking for the vandalism to stop after his store was allegedly robbed for the second time in six months. Continue reading
Abbotsford woman calls for bylaw changes after ‘aggressive’ dog kills family pet
The family wants the dog to be seized from the property, but the current bylaw doesn’t allow that to happen. Continue reading
B.C. senior denied HandyDART service on 86th birthday
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
Betty Joe Peters was told the wheels on her new wheelchair weren’t the right size for the HandyDART bus. Continue reading
Courage to Come Back 2019: B.C. woman battled schizophrenia, now helps other suffering from mental illness
Erin Emiru has battled mental illness, eating disorders and abusive relationships before emerging as a role model for others. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, April 20, 2019
The Edmonton Oil Kings tied their Eastern Conference Final series with the Prince Albert Raiders at 1-1 with a 4-3 overtime victory on Saturday. Continue reading
Surrey’s Vaisakhi parade sees more than 500,000 people, setting new attendance record
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The festival, which celebrates the spring harvest for the Sikh community, saw dozens of food vendors, dancers and floats pack the streets of Surrey. Continue reading
Alberta man dies after collision during snowmobile race at B.C. ski resort
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The man was taking part in the Western Canada Hillcross Tour at Sun Peaks Resort, which has now been cancelled. Continue reading
4-20 Vancouver celebration packs Sunset Beach despite recent backlash
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Tens of thousands descended on Sunset Beach for the annual pro-marijuana event, and many were happy to forget the recent controversies. Continue reading
Grand Forks resident still recovering from historic 2018 flood
A Grand Forks woman says her home is still under repair 11 months after the Kettle and Granby rivers overflowed, inundating the city and its residents. Continue reading
Police investigating cause of Langley deck collapse that injured dozens at wedding reception
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The family said the wedding went ahead as planned Saturday despite dozens remaining in hospital from the collapse. Continue reading
B.C. woman finally meets her Australian pen pal after nearly 60 years of friendship
Dolores Baily flew to Adelaide, Australia, to meet her longtime friend Lyn Carpenter in person for the first time. Continue reading
Courage to Come Back 2019: B.C. mom won’t let painful disease stop her from raising a family
Every day Palmer pushes through the pain, choosing not to take opioids. Continue reading
Recipe: Sakura rhubarb cherry financier
Betty Hung from Beaucoup Bakery shares a sweet dessert recipe. Continue reading
West Kelowna campfire spreads to neighbours shed
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“It was a little careless and it could have been a lot more serious,” West Kelowna Fire Rescue Capt. Pat Harmata said. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, April 19, 2019
Owen Hardy had a goal and two assists as the Vancouver Giants opened their Western Hockey League third-round series against the Spokane Chiefs with a 4-1 victory on Friday. Continue reading
Nk’maplqs Challenge Cup: the ‘Stanley Cup’ for B.C. First Nations
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“It means a lot to us,” Cecil Grinder, coach of the Caribou Canucks hockey team out of Williams Lake, said. Continue reading
Deck collapse during wedding celebration in Langley injures up to 40 people
RCMP confirm there are numerous people injured, some seriously. Continue reading
Courage to Come Back 2019: As a teen she was told she’d never walk again. They were wrong
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
Harriet Ronaghan was just a teenager when her family’s car was T-boned by a dump truck, leaving her with life-threatening injuries. Continue reading
Panel recommends route for future major road connecting East Vancouver, downtown
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The recommendation is for a new major road to connect East Vancouver with downtown once the viaducts are removed. Continue reading
B.C. Supreme Court judge awards $2M in 2012 flood damage lawsuit
Supreme Court ruling says province, district, couple were equally at fault in lengthy lawsuit. Continue reading
Vancouver to Chicago flight forced to land in Seattle over possible blown tire
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The airline says the plane landed safely just before 2 p.m. and was being inspected by a mechanical team. Continue reading
Kirkland Signature veggie burgers recalled due to possible presence of metal pieces
Belmont Meat Products is recalling its Kirkland Signature brand Harvest Burger – Gourmet Blend – Veggie Burgers due to the possible presence of pieces of metal in the products. Continue reading
Should vendors, contractors, licence holders be on the hook for Vancouver 4/20 costs?
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The proposal is the latest salvo in the battle over the future of the controversial “protestival”. Continue reading