Jim Pattison, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg honoured in Vancouver Walk of Fame event
Vancouver measles outbreak puts spotlight on low vaccination rates at many local schools
Mayors’ council approves SkyTrain to UBC, subway bid process unveiled
It’s official — St. Paul’s is on the move in Vancouver
Slowdown in housing market continued in January: B.C. Real Estate Association
Woman kidnapped at gunpoint in Kamloops rescued by RCMP
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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
Quebecers stranded in Haiti amid violent protests expected back in Canada Saturday
Helicopter evacuations began Saturday morning to transport travellers from a resort hotel on the Caribbean country’s Côte des Arcadins to the airport in the capital of Port-au-Prince. 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
Saudi crown prince could meet Taliban reps in Pakistan amid Afghan peace talks: sources
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is likely to meet Afghan Taliban representatives during his visit to Pakistan starting on Sunday, Pakistani government sources said. 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
Center of Gravity in Kelowna not returning for 2019
Organizers announced the news on social media. Continue reading
Illinois man who fatally shot 5 coworkers was being fired, police say
The shooting shocked the city of 200,000 that is about 65 kilometres west of Chicago. 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
Potato pancakes with house-made sausage gravy
Make this delicious breakfast this Family Day long weekend! Continue reading
Joe Biden says he will decide ‘in the near term’ whether to run for president in 2020
The 76-year old would also find himself at the center of a debate among Democrats about whether their party would best be led in the November 2020 vote by a political newcomer or a seasoned veteran. 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
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
Support for France’s ‘yellow vests’ dwindles as protests enter 14th weekend
The number of protesters have fallen from highs of over 300,000 nationwide in November to around 50,000 last week, according to government estimates. 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
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Father charged with 1st-degree murder in death of 11-year-old girl subject of Amber Alert
Peel Regional Police said in a statement the man “made comments indicating he was going to harm himself and his daughter.” 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
Trump said he’d be sued over his emergency declaration. Enter three landowners from the Texas border
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Texas landowners argue the wall could cut them off from land that’s been in their families for generations. Continue reading
Peel police disappointed over Amber Alert complaints for missing 11-year-old girl found dead
Some on social media complained about the Amber Alert notification getting sent as far as Winnipeg and Ottawa. 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
Slowdown in housing market continued in January: B.C. Real Estate Association
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Total sales volume was $2.36 billion, a 38.4 per cent decline from the same month last year, according to the Association. Continue reading
Canadian home sales dropped 4%, average price down 5.5% in January
Benchmark home prices, which adjust for different property types, were virtually flat, the latest report from the Canadian Real Estate Association shows. Continue reading
Amid an opioid crisis, Canadians back ‘compulsory treatment,’ poll shows. But does it work?
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
When it comes to decriminalizing all drugs, Canadians aren’t quite there yet, says the executive director of the Angus Reid Institute. Continue reading
Snowfall warning ends for Metro Vancouver/Fraser Valley, but weather could still be a problem Friday
The snowfall warning for the region ended early Friday. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Thursday, February 14, 2019
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Vince Loschiavo scored twice and Todd Scott made 31 saves as the Edmonton Oil Kings edged the Moose Jaw Warriors 3-2 on Thursday night in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Health officials confirm ‘several’ cases of measles at Vancouver schools
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Vancouver Coastal Health has confirmed several additional cases of measles in the city, this time potentially affecting students at two schools. Continue reading
RCMP investigating suspicious Kelowna apartment fire on Pandosy Street
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
Kelowna Fire Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting smoke in an apartment in the 1900 block of Pandosy Street around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Continue reading
Surrey RCMP investigating 2nd alleged case of youth shot with pellet gun
Police said the incident involves the same boy who was allegedly shot at on Feb. 3. Continue reading
Advocates call for city to step in as homeless camp freezes in Vancouver’s Oppenheimer Park
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Advocates say as many as 100 people are living in frigid conditions in the park. Continue reading