Jericho Pier reopens more than 3 years after storm decimated structureThe Vancouver Park Board announced Friday that the 83-year-old pier at Jericho Beach has been reopened after extensive repair and restoration work. Read more |
Measles may be circulating in small northeast B.C. community, says health authorityNorthern Health officials have identified multiple confirmed cases of measles in the small northeast B.C. community of Wonowon. Read more |
WestJet dealing with 'cybersecurity incident' impacting access to internal systems, appWestJet is alerting its employees and the public about a "cybersecurity incident" involving the Calgary-based airline's internal systems and app. Read more |
B.C. judge rejects U.S. extradition request of alleged Silk Road traffickerA British Columbia Supreme Court judge declined a U.S. request to extradite a B.C. man accused of selling drugs on online through Silk Road, citing insufficient evidence. Read more |
Rare spirit bear cub living near B.C. highway stirs excitement, concern, as word of its existence spreadsWhile many locals are thrilled to see the cub with its family, some worry too much attention will lead to it being killed. Read more |
So you want to start a political party in B.C. Here are the logistics — and potential challengesTwo Independent MLAs have started a new political party called One B.C. Read more |
What happens when athletes' dreams of going pro are crushed? Filmmaker studying UVic team aims to find outWhen Raymond Dimmitt’s athletic career didn’t pan out as planned, he had to change course. Now he’s making a documentary about athletes realizing they might never go pro. Read more |
Like real-life Dr. Dolittles, scientists are using AI to decode animal communicationScientists are using AI to decode the meaning of animal communication. The Coller Dolittle Challenge for Interspecies Two-Way Communication awards researchers whose works brings humans closer to the possibility of communicating with animals. Read more |
News influencers are changing how Canadians stay informed — for better or worseAs more Canadians turn to influencers for news, experts warn it’s getting harder to distinguish credible reporting from personal commentary. Read more |
Airbnb says thousands of B.C. reservations at risk, blames 'rushed' rental rulesShort-term vacation rental platform Airbnb says "thousands" of reservations in British Columbia are at risk of being cancelled due to the province's crackdown on the industry amid a housing crisis. Read more |
Relocation not an option for grizzly that has divided public opinion on small island, say B.C. officialsResidents of Texada Island, B.C. are split over the fate of a grizzly bear that has already been relocated twice. Read more |
Surrey, B.C., police launch team to counter extortions in South Asian communityA series of reports of extortion from people and businesses in the South Asian community has prompted a wider investigation by police in Surrey, B.C. Read more |
Surrey, B.C., man charged with impaired and dangerous driving after deadly crash in BurnabyChi Sun Park, 35, has been charged with 15 criminal counts, including dangerous driving causing death. Read more |
B.C. Wildfire Service expects Squamish fire held soon, as residents celebrate rainOfficials are hopeful that upcoming weather conditions will help crews fight wildfires throughout B.C. Read more |
Bullet holes and police raids: Former real estate agent investigated for allegedly subletting to criminalsA former Lower Mainland real estate agent is under investigation by the industry's regulator after his name emerged as the tenant on multiple suites raided last year during a Vancouver police investigation into a major drug trafficking gang. Read more |
Downtown businesses in Vancouver, Victoria want changes to supportive housing, citing public safety concernsBusiness owners in Vancouver and Victoria are frustrated with public safety issues in the downtown cores. Read more |
Merritt, B.C., hotel fire deemed suspicious by RCMPNo one was hurt but dozens of people had to evacuate the Comfort Inn & Suites when fire broke out just before two o'clock in the morning. Read more |
Burnaby's Pinoy Festival aims to 'turn grief into grace' following Vancouver festival tragedyThe annual Pinoy Festival is happening Saturday at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C., and is meant to highlight the vibrant Filipino culture in British Columbia. Read more |
PWHL free agency preview: What Vancouver's new team needs this off-seasonTop free agents include Toronto Sceptre Natalie Spooner and 2-time Walter Cup champ Michela Cava. Read more |
CN Rail warns of 'catastrophic impacts' as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper parkCN Rail warns flooding could have "catastrophic impacts" on cross-country services in legal action it has filed to force Parks Canada to consider a protective barrier for its main line through Jasper National Park. Read more |