Live Unanimous ruling says Ottawa has jurisdiction over all indigenous people

by Tim Fontaine

The Supreme Court of Canada rules tens of thousands of Métis and non-status Indians are the responsibility of the federal government, ending a 17-year court battle.

Victoria woman surprised to find own condo listed on Airbnb

by Megan Thomas

A Victoria woman has a cautionary tale for other landlords after discovering her own condo was being offered as a vacation rental on Airbnb.

Updated Investigaton launched after France's water polo team allegedly throws game against Canada

by Karin Larsen

Normally a decisive victory is cause to celebrate but not if you're the Canadian men's water polo team.

New RCMP officer acquitted in 2009 in shooting of Chemainus man

A seven year legal battle has finally ended for RCMP Const. David Pompeo, who was acquitted yesterday in the shooting of Vancouver Island man Bill Gillespie

Fire crews concerned about early start to B.C. wildfire season

Fire crews in B.C.'s Cariboo region say they have contained two wild fires near Nazko and 70 Mile house.

CBC Investigates Canada's 25 most accident-prone railway crossings plagued by widespread design flaws

by Holly Moore, Jacques Marcoux, Dave Seglins, Jeremy McDonald

A CBC News investigation into Canada’s top 25 most accident-prone railway crossings has found wide-spread design flaws and — in Saskatchewan — an increase in accidents despite an overall reduction across the country.

Mothers group has a message for UN: end the war on drugs

by Liam Britten

MumsDU co-founder Leslie McBain lost her son, Jordan, to an opiate overdose in 2014. She wants members of the United Nations to end the War on Drugs and adopt a more humanistic approach to prevent future deaths like Jordan's.

Wagstaffe's Weather: More blue sky breaks Thursday

by Johanna Wagstaffe

Lingering showers will stick around for the start of the day, but skies should begin to break for the afternoon before a great-looking long-range forecast.

National climate change report warns of risk of storm surges on B.C.'s coast

by Gavin Fisher

Report on climate change impacts on Canada's coast also warns of marine ecosystems and salmon runs being affected in B.C.

Tails and trails: meet the hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing 'Adventure Cats'

by Liam Britten

Bolt and Keel are always ready to go when adventure is afoot. Or is that "a-paw?" The two cats enjoy going on hiking, kayaking, and even snowshoeing trips with their owners.

Photos Seniors line up for college courses in Vancouver

by Rafferty Baker

An enthusiastic group of seniors was lined up to register for Simon Fraser University's classes for people aged 55 and over on Wednesday.

Go, go, Power Rangers! Kamloops fan to be extra in B.C.-shot movie

No word if Zordon himself called for Mike Loukopoulos — a fan of the show since childhood — to be an extra in the movie during the Kamloops portion of the filming.

Maenam, David Gunawan crowned at Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

by Lien Yeung

After a year of taste-testing, 18 judges have decided who makes Vancouver Magazine's list of best restaurants for 2016.

Video Don't try this at home says kayaker who had insanely close whale encounter

by Lisa Johnson

Meeting a humpback whale up close was an Instagram-worthy "bucket list" moment for Vancouver kayaker John Olynyk, but don't try to replicate it.

Christy Clark highlights support for Trans-Pacific trade deal

B.C. Premier Christy Clark expressed her support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal during a visit to a fish market on Wednesday.

Alleged thieves steal $6,000 worth of winning lottery tickets

Video surveillance shows the tickets being cashed in various locations, including Prince George, Quesnel, Williams Lake and Chilliwack.

Signing with Canucks a dream for local boy Stecher

The Vancouver Canucks signed the undrafted free agent defenceman Troy Stecher to a two-year contract on Wednesday.

Alexa's team grows by 102 police officers

For the last eight years Laurel Middelaer has hoped drunk driving would become socially unacceptable.

Contaminated water spills from Teck's Trail operation

Teck Metals has confirmed a spill of metal-contaminated water at its operations in Trail, B.C.

Vancouver realtor wants shadow flipping rules to have teeth

by Matt Meuse

A Vancouver realtor says the recommendations of the B.C.'s Real Estate Council's advisory group regarding shadow flipping are a step in the right direction, but penalties need to be significant and transparent if the industry wants to salvage its reputation.

Bridge toll policy unfair says mother of children with disabilities

by Mike Laanela

The operators of the Port Mann Bridge are reviewing their disability exemption, after hearing the concerns of a Maple Ridge mother with three young children with autism.

Vancouver Island mayor calls for parental leave for civic politicians

by Gavin Fisher

Vancouver Island and other B.C. coastal municipalities are calling on the province to improve the laws around parental leave for elected officials.

4 high voltage power poles in Surrey cut down with a chainsaw

Four power poles carrying a 60-kilovolt transmission line have been cut down in the Green Timbers area of Surrey and BC Hydro says a chainsaw was used to do it.

Bear cubs waking up from hibernation have a tussle

by Lisa Johnson

A video captured this week in Port Moody reminds residents that bears are coming out of hibernation, and it's important to avoid attracting them with food or garbage.

Mistrial declared at murder trial of Peter Beckett in Kamloops, B.C.

A mistrial was declared at the murder trial of Peter Beckett in Kamloops on April 13 after the jury failed to reach a verdict.

Woman killed crossing downtown Vancouver intersection

Police closed off a major intersection in downtown Vancouver this morning after a woman was struck and killed by a flatbed truck.

Run to Quit program helps turn smokers into runners

by Matt Meuse

The Canadian Cancer Society's new program, Run to Quit, aids smokers who want to quit by helping them take up an activity that is healthy and rewarding.

Woman hit in head with golf club in random attack in Vancouver: sketch released

Police say the woman was attacked by a man who rode by on an older blue mountain bike.

Fintrac pushes real estate industry to help regulator fight money laundering

The federal agency tasked with curbing money laundering has been stepping up its efforts to educate real estate agents about their obligations to monitor and report suspicious transactions, documents show.

Stingray surveillance device questions prompt federal privacy complaint

Is the RCMP using a technology that could allow them to secretly track and intercept Canadians' wireless communications? The federal police agency has been asked to respond to questions related to a federal privacy complaint.

Deli salads recalled because of Listeria concerns

Two deli-style salads sold to restaurants in B.C. are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Listeria.

Greyhound apologizes to mother of girls left stranded in B.C.

by Maryse Zeidler, Betsy Trumpener

Greyhound Canada has apologized to the mother of two girls who were left stranded at a gas station in rural B.C. in the middle of the night while travelling home.

City of Langley Fire Rescue decides against carrying naloxone

Firefighters with the City of Langley have decided against carrying the opiate-blocker naloxone, unlike some of their colleagues in Metro Vancouver.

CBC Investigates Transport Canada list of 500 'highest risk' railway crossings not widely shared

by Jacques Marcoux, Holly Moore, Jeremy McDonald, and Dave Seglins

Though Transport Canada has a list of the 500 "highest risk" railway crossings in the country, it does not routinely share that information with the public or local officials, including those in an Ontario community that last week saw two women struck and killed by a Via train.

Analysis Despite concerns, 'throwaway' still sells

by Bruce Chambers

During the last federal election, CBC's Vote Compass found that Canadians ranked the environment second only to the economy when asked what issue was most important. But CBC Ad Guy Bruce Chambers says marketers still manage to sell us single-use, throwaway products.

North Vancouver teacher joins National Geographic as Grosvenor Fellow

North Vancouver teacher Kristen Gill is going on the adventure of a lifetime as a Grosvenor Teacher Fellow with National Geographic.

First Nation suicides: 2 perspectives on B.C. as Attawapiskat gripped by despair

by Liam Britten

Attawapiskat is, sadly, not an isolated situation. All Points West talks to a Cowichan Tribes mental health worker whose community went through a similar suicide crisis in 2012, and On The Coast talks to a Vancouver aboriginal mental health advocate who says suicide crises are ongoing in that city.

Wagstaffe's Weather: More showers for Wednesday

by Johanna Wagstaffe

Wednesday will be a little calmer after thunderstorms rolled through parts of Metro Vancouver Tuesday night, although some showers may still be possible.

Lone wolf in northern B.C. destroyed after stalking walkers, killing dog

by Betsy Trumpener

A wolf that's been prowling city streets in Prince Rupert for several months has been destroyed by conservation officials after it approached people, stalked a dog walker, and killed a backyard pet.

Former gang member has a warning for Surrey's young drug dealers

by Jesse Johnston

Police say drug dealers as young as 17 are responsible for much of the gun violence that has plagued Surrey in recent months.

Family of Tasered aboriginal teen looking for answers about RCMP role in death

by Brady Strachan and Lisa Johnson

A coroner's jury in Kamloops, B.C. heard Tuesday about the last moments of Jacob Setah's life, before he jumped from a parkade at Royal Inland Hospital two years ago.

Protesters rally against proposed cuts to VSB band and strings programs

by Maryse Zeidler

Dozens of teachers, students and musicians attended a rally in front of Van Tech Secondary School, Tuesday night, to protest proposed cuts to band and strings program at Vancouver's elementary schools.

Thousands mourn RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett in emotional funeral service

by Rafferty Baker, Karin Larsen

Sarah Beckett, the Victoria-area RCMP constable killed while on duty, was remembered in an emotional ceremony held in full hockey arena in Colwood, B.C.

Bigger penalties, ban on 'double ending' recommended in realty report

by Jason Proctor

An interim report issued by an advisory group tasked with reviewing B.C.'s real estate industry suggests bigger fines and the end of so-called 'double ending' deals may be in the offing.

Photos Mounties out in force at regimental funeral for Const. Sarah Beckett

by Rafferty Baker

Hundreds of RCMP officers wearing red serge were joined by police from other forces and first responders for a solemn procession before an RCMP regimental funeral for Const. Sarah Beckett on Tuesday.

A love of tomatoes — and Google Translate — bridge cultural divide between Canada and Syria

by Lisa Johnson

A Kelowna, B.C. farmer is marvelling about a "crazy experience" he had last week, connecting with a recent Syrian immigrant over their shared love of tomatoes.

Tuesday April 12, 2016

Canadian ultra-marathoner still can't feel toes after gruelling Tennessee race

Gary Robbins didn't quite complete the 210-kilometre race. But that's not bad, considering just over a dozen runners have ever finished the Barkley Marathons in its 30-year history.

Loathe thy neighbour: strata wins fight over 'unacceptable' conduct

by Jason Proctor

A Burnaby couple who made their condo neighbours feel like 'prisoners in their own home' have been ordered to stop harassing members of their strata.

Craft beer scene relies on collaboration for success

On The Coast beer columnist says collaboration between local craft brewers is a win-win and is part of why people find the scene so appealing.

Asian luxury travellers making up for loonie related duty free losses, stores say

by Anita Bathe

Peace Arch Duty Free says business is bouncing back and a big part of that is because of Asian travellers who fly through Seattle to come to Vancouver.