Rejected NPA mayoral candidate Hector Bremner may form new Vancouver party
B.C. premier says Trans Mountain would be ‘different discussion’ if product was refined in B.C.
‘Run, hide, fight’: Vancouver police release video on how to deal with active deadly threat
B.C. children lose consciousness due to carbon monoxide poisoning on boat
David Eby rescheduled town hall
David Eby’s town hall rescheduled but some previous registrants are now waitlisted
BC Ferries puts plan to cancel fuel rebate on hold for now
Mysterious portrait artist is the talk of the B.C. Legislature
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
It is the B.C. Legislature’s greatest mystery: Who is behind the @bcpoliportrait Twitter account? Continue reading
Village People, Cyndi Lauper to play PNE summer concert series
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Boyz II Men, Jann Arden and Marianas Trench will also perform. Continue reading
One scientist is using DNA samples to put the Loch Ness Monster legend to the test
A New Zealand scientist is leading an international team to the lake next month, where they will take samples of the murky waters and conduct DNA tests to determine what species live there. Continue reading
Man accused of filming up young girl’s skirt at Coquitlam Value Village
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
A 69-year-old man was arrested at the scene, but released pending further investigation. Continue reading
Port of Vancouver welcomes 25-millionth cruise ship passenger
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
The unsuspecting Illinois woman who marked the milestone was awarded a gift bag, an on-board credit and a suite upgrade. Continue reading
Ottawa blocks Chinese takeover of Aecon Group Inc for ‘national security’ reasons
The federal government has blocked Chinese state-owned CCCC International Holding Ltd.’s proposed $1.5 billion takeover of construction firm Aecon Group Inc. for reasons of national security. Continue reading
Swift water rescue at Mission Creek in Kelowna
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The Kelowna Fire Department is performing a swift water rescue from Mission Creek in the Rutland area. Continue reading
Alberta refuses to sign statement at contentious western premiers’ meeting
Alberta is drawing a diplomatic line in the sand at the Western Premiers’ Conference in Yellowknife over the Trans Mountain pipeline. Continue reading
Sweden joins Canada, Britain in criminalizing sex without consent
Sweden on Wednesday outlawed sex not based on mutual consent, with campaigners hoping other European countries would also toughen up rape legislation after the #MeToo anti-harassment campaign. Continue reading
Sketch of suspect who tried to get kid in his car released by Surrey RCMP
By Estefania Duran Digital Reporter/Content Coordinator
Police say a man, described as being in his 40s or younger, drove up and tried to convince the child to get in his car. Continue reading
Peace River reports 48 human-caused wildfires since April
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
About a dozen of those fires are said to be out of control but are not threatening homes or structures. Continue reading
‘Knees together’ judge Robin Camp wins bid to be reinstated as lawyer in Alberta
A former judge who resigned from his position after coming under fire for asking a rape complainant why she couldn’t keep her knees together has won the right to practise law in Alberta again. Continue reading
Flair Air, which offered to help displaced WestJet passengers, is also in labour talks
Pilots at Flair have also voted in favour of job action, although negotiations are ongoing. Continue reading
No suitors emerge for Trans Mountain pipeline stake as Kinder Morgan deadline looms
With just over a week until the deadline set for abandoning its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, no suitors have publicly emerged to step into Kinder Morgan’s shoes. Continue reading
Passengers’ rights, rail rules approved in Canada’s new Transportation Act
Reforms are also intended to help grains and other crops move more quickly to market after transport problems impacted both Canadian National Railway Co (CN) and smaller rival Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP) during the winter. Continue reading
Judge in New York rules 30-year-old son will be evicted from parents’ home
A judge in New York has ruled in favour of a couple evicting their son. Continue reading
‘Run, hide, fight’: Vancouver police release video on how to deal with active deadly threat
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
“Escape if you can, hide if you can’t, fight if you must.” Continue reading
Zombie warning issued in Florida city during power outage, city apologizes for mistake
Residents in Lake Worth, Fla., received an alarming message during a power outage Sunday evening, warning people to be on the lookout for zombies. Continue reading
Here’s where Canada ranks on list of world’s most powerful passports
Japan takes the top spot with the country’s passport-holders being able to access 189 other nations without a visa. Continue reading
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NDP tied with PCs as Ford’s Tories tumble in Ontario election: Ipsos poll
The race Ontario election is heating up as a new poll shows the New Democrats gaining momentum and Progressive Conservatives losing ground. Continue reading
Mysterious portrait artist is the talk of the B.C. Legislature
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
It is the B.C. Legislature’s greatest mystery: Who is behind the @bcpoliportrait Twitter account? Continue reading
Rejected NPA mayoral candidate Hector Bremner may form new Vancouver party
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“We are currently looking into what would be required to create a new municipal political party.” Continue reading
Village People, Cyndi Lauper to play PNE summer concert series
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Boyz II Men, Jann Arden and Marianas Trench will also perform. Continue reading
Man accused of filming up young girl’s skirt at Coquitlam Value Village
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
A 69-year-old man was arrested at the scene, but released pending further investigation. Continue reading
B.C. premier says Trans Mountain would be ‘different discussion’ if product was refined in B.C.
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan says it would be a “different discussion” on the Trans Mountain pipeline if the plan was to refine the bitumen in British Columbia rather than ship the raw product to Asian markets. Continue reading
VPD recovers $100,000 in alcohol stolen from Liquor Distribution Branch warehouse
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
Zanocco said the LDB’s corporate loss prevention team noticed an anomaly, bringing this incident to the company’s attention. Continue reading
Port of Vancouver welcomes 25-millionth cruise ship passenger
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
The unsuspecting Illinois woman who marked the milestone was awarded a gift bag, an on-board credit and a suite upgrade. Continue reading
Swift water rescue at Mission Creek in Kelowna
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The Kelowna Fire Department is performing a swift water rescue from Mission Creek in the Rutland area. Continue reading
B.C. children lose consciousness due to carbon monoxide poisoning on boat
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The family, from North Vancouver, were boating on the waters of Indian Arm on Monday, May 21, on a 27-foot vessel equipped with an inboard engine. Continue reading
BC Ferries puts plan to cancel fuel rebate on hold for now
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
On Tuesday, Transportation Minister Claire Trevena managed to convince BC Ferries to leave prices as they are by offering up more money to offset the rising fuel costs. Continue reading
David Eby’s town hall rescheduled but some previous registrants are now waitlisted
Mary Lavin says even though she was signed up for the first event, she now finds herself on the waitlist for the second one. Continue reading
‘Run, hide, fight’: Vancouver police release video on how to deal with active deadly threat
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
“Escape if you can, hide if you can’t, fight if you must.” Continue reading
Alberta refuses to sign statement at contentious western premiers’ meeting
Alberta is drawing a diplomatic line in the sand at the Western Premiers’ Conference in Yellowknife over the Trans Mountain pipeline. Continue reading
Sketch of suspect who tried to get kid in his car released by Surrey RCMP
By Estefania Duran Digital Reporter/Content Coordinator
Police say a man, described as being in his 40s or younger, drove up and tried to convince the child to get in his car. Continue reading
Peace River reports 48 human-caused wildfires since April
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
About a dozen of those fires are said to be out of control but are not threatening homes or structures. Continue reading
Flair Air, which offered to help displaced WestJet passengers, is also in labour talks
Pilots at Flair have also voted in favour of job action, although negotiations are ongoing. Continue reading
No suitors emerge for Trans Mountain pipeline stake as Kinder Morgan deadline looms
With just over a week until the deadline set for abandoning its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, no suitors have publicly emerged to step into Kinder Morgan’s shoes. Continue reading
New tolls? Road pricing? Final report on mobility pricing due this week
The report will be unveiled at the next TransLink Mayors’ Council meeting. Continue reading
Military working through the night to sandbag Twin Lakes, B.C.
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Nine properties in Twin Lakes have been given evacuation orders, and soldiers will be working through the night to help save their homes. Continue reading
Want to own a piece of the Rio? East Van indie theatre launches equity drive
“We’re looking for people who want to invest in the property of the Rio Theatre. So basically, a real estate investment.” Continue reading
Tragic death at B.C.’s Long Beach spurs calls for return of lifeguards at national park
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“We scratched our heads as soon as it was eliminated, because obviously there is a need for life-guarding there,” said one local surf instructor. Continue reading
Video shows arrest of suspect in Vancouver double shooting that claimed life of unborn child
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
According to 2004 media reports, the suspect was sentenced to eight years in prison after he was found guilty of stabbing his ex-girlfriend in the neck. Continue reading
After planning Royal Wedding party at home, Surrey woman hops on plane to UK to see it in person
By Tanya Beja Reporter
Donna Moore was planning to host a Royal Wedding party at her Surrey home. But days before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exchanged vows, she felt the urge to be there in person. Continue reading
Langley firefighters rescue 1,000-pound steer that fell into koi pond
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The bovine fell into the water after wandering into a neighbour’s yard. Continue reading
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