Crews respond to new wildfire near Pender Harbour
As sales stall, Metro Vancouver caught between a buyer’s and seller’s market
Warning issued after aggressive black bear lunges at picnickers on Burnaby Mountain
Port Moody Mayor gives up $111K salary while on leave due to sex charge
Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West says people are telling him to back off criticism of China
B.C. slashes electric vehicle subsidy after consumers flock to the program
Vancouver Aquarium drops cetacean ban lawsuit against Park Board, signs new 35-year deal
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The legal dispute over a ban on captive whales and dolphins now appears to be water under the bridge. Continue reading
Debunking the myth of the evil stepmother
By Kim Smith Reporter
“Being a stepmom is sometimes like a dirty little secret. Like there’s a lot of shame.” Continue reading
Illinois becomes 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana
Under the measure, residents can purchase and possess up to 30 grams of marijuana at a time. Non-residents could have up to 15 grams. Continue reading
Water search underway for New Brunswick man missing in B.C.Â
Thomas Hines of Sackville, N.B., was last seen on June 17. Police say his canoe was found on the lake the next day and he was reported missing. Continue reading
Why spear grass can be a pain for your dog
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Holly likes to roll around in the warm, tall grass on a hot summer day. Continue reading
Hayley Wickenheiser among six chosen for Hockey Hall of Fame
Former Montreal Canadien Guy Carbonneau, Vaclav Nedomansky, Sergei Zubov, Jerry York and Jim Rutherford were also selected. Continue reading
What you need to know if you’re towing a trailer this summer
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
If you’re planning on towing a trailer this summer, you’ll want to ensure you have the correct driver’s licence for the job. Continue reading
New infrastructure aimed at protecting water quality in Lake Country
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Now that these projects are in the books the district is looking at installing a filtration plant. Continue reading
Toronto man, 34, wanted on rape charges arrested at Atlanta airport
The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office says Doswell broke into a woman’s home in Huntington, West Virginia in September and raped her. Continue reading
Airbnb remits more than $14 million in PST to the B.C. government
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Airbnb has handed over more than $14 million in PST to the B.C. government in the first six months of tax remittance. Continue reading
Pilot error may be to blame for plane crash on Okanagan Lake
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The 72-year-old pilot, a man from Alberta, and his 59-year-old passenger were picked up soon after the crash by a passing boat, police said. Continue reading
NYC pilot killed in helicopter crash was not authorized to fly in bad weather: report
The pilot flew south above the East River for five-to-seven minutes before radioing that he “did not know where he was.” Continue reading
Wildfire on Sea to Sky Highway now 100% contained, cause still under investigation
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Three firefighters with the BC Wildfire Service worked the fire overnight, and 29 personnel were on site Monday with aerial support. Continue reading
First legal cannabis shop in the Okanagan set to open 8 months after legalization
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The business plans to open its doors during the first week of July. Continue reading
Feds to spend $60M in carbon tax revenue on green school retrofits
The federal government is spending a portion of the proceeds of the carbon tax to fund green projects at schools in four provinces. Continue reading
Scientists discover giant freshwater reservoir beneath the Atlantic ocean
If it were on the surface, researchers say the aquifer would create a lake covering about 15,000 square miles. Continue reading
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques returns to Earth
The Saint-Lambert, Que., native set a record for the longest single spaceflight by a Canadian at 205 days. Continue reading
Raptors president Masai Ujiri says his future is in Toronto
“For me, the blessing [also] is being wanted here and finding a place that makes you happy and finding challenges that really make you grow as a person and this place has made me grow as a person. Continue reading
What you need to know if you’re towing a trailer this summer
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
If you’re planning on towing a trailer this summer, you’ll want to ensure you have the correct driver’s licence for the job. Continue reading
Pilot error may be to blame for plane crash on Okanagan Lake
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The 72-year-old pilot, a man from Alberta, and his 59-year-old passenger were picked up soon after the crash by a passing boat, police said. Continue reading
Vancouver Aquarium drops cetacean ban lawsuit against Park Board, signs new 35-year deal
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The legal dispute over a ban on captive whales and dolphins now appears to be water under the bridge. Continue reading
Debunking the myth of the evil stepmother
By Kim Smith Reporter
“Being a stepmom is sometimes like a dirty little secret. Like there’s a lot of shame.” Continue reading
Tempers flare at Surrey council meeting as mayor threatens to remove councillor
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
Coun. Steven Pettigrew quit Mayor Doug McCallum’s Safe Surrey Coalition several weeks ago to sit as an independent. Continue reading
Water search underway for New Brunswick man missing in B.C.Â
Thomas Hines of Sackville, N.B., was last seen on June 17. Police say his canoe was found on the lake the next day and he was reported missing. Continue reading
Why spear grass can be a pain for your dog
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Holly likes to roll around in the warm, tall grass on a hot summer day. Continue reading
B.C. slashes electric vehicle subsidy after consumers flock to the program
The province has cut its electric vehicle incentive from $5,000 to $3,000 after getting thousands of applications for the subsidy. Continue reading
As sales stall, Metro Vancouver caught between a buyer’s and seller’s market
This is the first of a five-part series on the state of real estate in Metro Vancouver. Continue reading
What you need to know if you’re towing a trailer this summer
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
If you’re planning on towing a trailer this summer, you’ll want to ensure you have the correct driver’s licence for the job. Continue reading
Crews respond to new wildfire near Pender Harbour
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Three BC Wildfire Service helicopters were on scene, and two air tankers were also deployed. Continue reading
New infrastructure aimed at protecting water quality in Lake Country
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Now that these projects are in the books the district is looking at installing a filtration plant. Continue reading
Warning issued after aggressive black bear lunges at picnickers on Burnaby Mountain
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“It continued to come forward and then made contact with a person. All those circumstances show me that the bear has lost its fear of people,” a conservation officer told Global News. Continue reading
Airbnb remits more than $14 million in PST to the B.C. government
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Airbnb has handed over more than $14 million in PST to the B.C. government in the first six months of tax remittance. Continue reading
Pilot error may be to blame for plane crash on Okanagan Lake
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The 72-year-old pilot, a man from Alberta, and his 59-year-old passenger were picked up soon after the crash by a passing boat, police said. Continue reading
Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West says people are telling him to back off criticism of China
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West says he has been asked to tone down his criticism of China or his community will be “at risk” of not receiving support. Continue reading
Port Moody Mayor gives up $111K salary while on leave due to sex charge
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Vagramov announced the decision in a letter to councillors on Monday, saying the legal process was taking longer than expected. Continue reading
Wildfire on Sea to Sky Highway now 100% contained, cause still under investigation
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Three firefighters with the BC Wildfire Service worked the fire overnight, and 29 personnel were on site Monday with aerial support. Continue reading
First legal cannabis shop in the Okanagan set to open 8 months after legalization
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The business plans to open its doors during the first week of July. Continue reading
J.T. Miller to bring leadership, physicality to Canucks
J.T. Miller wasn’t planning to move across the continent this summer, but he knew a new home was a possibility. Continue reading
Toddler hospitalized after alleged assault by other kids at Aschroft soccer tournament
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A witness told police they saw four children “pushing and shoving” the victim, and that when they intervened the kids scattered. Continue reading
B.C.’s top court upholds ruling that struck down Canada’s solitary confinement law
British Columbia’s Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling that struck down Canada’s solitary confinement law. Continue reading
B.C. government wants to know how you feel about time
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has launched public consultation on how “time should be observed in B.C.” Continue reading
Surrey RCMP raise Pride flag for first time ever to cheers and jeers
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Surrey’s top cop said the detachment hung the flag to show its commitment to “embrace inclusivity and diversity in the RCMP.” Continue reading
Victoria teen killed by falling tree died a hero, says fundraiser for family
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Sadly, he saved his friend’s lives but couldn’t save his own. Tai has always put other people’s needs before his own,” reads the fundraiser. Continue reading
Transit police search for man who allegedly exposed genitals to SkyTrain passenger
By Terry Schintz Manager Radio News
Transit police are trying to identify a man who allegedly exposed himself to a woman on SkyTrain. Continue reading
‘Shots fired’ call that prompted Cloverdale evacuation likely fireworks: RCMP
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Two individuals are currently in custody, however, there is believed to be additional individuals inside the home,” said a Surrey RCMP spokesperson. Continue reading