Province-wide warrant issued for man who caused Thornhill, B.C. evacuation

by Justin McElroy

A province-wide warrant has been issued by RCMP for a man who escaped police in northwest B.C.

New yoga classes in Vernon target 'dad bods'

by Bridgette Watson

A Vernon yoga teacher hopes new classes, designed just for men, will introduce more males to the practice.

New testing device could help spot drug-impaired drivers

by Rafferty Baker

A new portable testing device currently under development detects eye movements affected by drugs and alcohol, and it could help law enforcement determine if a driver is impaired.

Newly minted paramedics held back from jobs by bureaucratic change

by Belle Puri

Up to 100 student paramedics across B.C. who have just finished their training will likely not get to work with an ambulance crew until next spring because of changes to the province's licensing process.

WorkSafeBC investigating fatality on Surrey, B.C., property

by Justin McElroy

WorkSafeBC is investigating following a fatal accident in Surrey, B.C. Thursday afternoon.

Blind B.C. hiker returns from 'fantastic' Kilimanjaro climb

A visually-impaired man from Burnaby travelled to Tanzania with his son to hike the iconic mount Kilimanjaro for his late wife.

'No news is bad news': Canadian media is collapsing, says journalist and author

Ian Gill says the decline of newspaper subscriptions and the consolidation of newsrooms has contributed to a lack of quality content across Canada.

Prince George teens arrested for threatening but 'non-credible' Instagram clown post

by Andrew Kurjata

Two Prince George teenagers were arrested for posting an image of cartoon clowns with guns that police deemed threatening, but non-credible. Out of an 'abundance of precaution,' public schools were locked and monitored Thursday.

Derelict Viki Lyne II removed from Ladysmith harbour

by Megan Thomas

Residents of the Vancouver Island community have long demanded the federal government do more to deal with the abandoned and decaying ship.

Shawn Barber tested positive for cocaine before Rio Olympics

by Jamie Strashin

Reigning world pole vault champion Shawn Barber was allowed to compete at the Rio Olympics despite a positive test for cocaine that occurred after a sexual encounter with a woman that was arranged online.

Richmond MP regrets wearing 'communist' scarf at flag raising event

by Farrah Merali

Steveston-Richmond East MP Joe Peschisolido says he regrets wearing a red scarf — which critics say is a recognized symbol of the communist struggle — at a Chinese flag-raising ceremony in Vancouver last Friday.

Satellite tagging program could have killed orca, say researchers

by Mike Laanela and Farrah Merali

An improperly inserted tag may have caused the death of a southern resident killer whale in B.C. waters this year, U.S. researchers have concluded.

Ex husband sought in Burnaby health food store homicide

Police are asking the public for help locating 60-year-old Maple Ridge resident Youngku Youn who is wanted in connection with the homicide of his former wife.

Terrace student credits pet crow for keeping him sober

by Roshini Nair

Terrace student Phil Wood is sober after years of addiction, and he credits his pet crow, Lokei, for giving him something to come home to.

Sikh Cadets founders sue over alleged political meddling

by Jason Proctor

The group which formed Canada's first Sikh cadet regiment has filed a lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court claiming to have been ousted by factions aligned with Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan.

Architect Bing Thom left his fingerprints on Surrey's skyline

by Jesse Johnston/CBC

Vancouver architect Bing Thom, who died this week, helped take Surrey from sprawl to skyscrapers.

Courtenay, B.C., man faces 2 counts of murder in double-homicide

by Megan Thomas

People who live in a quiet Courtenay, B.C., neighbourhood are reeling after hearing gunshots and learning two people were found dead inside a home in the Vancouver Island community.

Education key to fighting Surrey violence, says city's new top cop

Surrey's new police chief, Dwayne McDonald, has some big challenges ahead as he tackles mental health, homelessness, drugs and gang violence.

Victoria's Fort Street becoming more attractive to developers, realtor says

by Liam Britten

Fort Street has long been known for its many antique stores, but thanks to new condo developments and the presence of high-tech employment, that’s changing, commercial realtor says.

Vancouver Island man frustrated by long wait for cancer surgery

A Vancouver Island man with liver cancer says he's frustrated by the long wait to have his surgery scheduled.

West Vancouver seeks higher tax rate for investment properties

by Mike Laanela and Farrah Merali

The District of West Vancouver wants to levy a higher property tax on investment properties, but it won't involve tracking vacancies or foreign citizenship.

Mounties offer apology and $100M compensation for harassment, sexual abuse against female members

by Kathleen Harris

The RCMP delivered a formal apology and is offering $100 million to compensate female employees who were sexually abused and harassed on the job.

Q&A; From reusable bags to 'zero waste,' grocery stores try to go green

by Jason Osler

When you head to your local grocery store, you might bring your own bags. But some stores across Canada are encouraging shoppers to go beyond the reusable bag and eliminate packaging waste entirely by bringing their own containers, from Mason jars to Tupperware.

Highway 99 will not be rerouted to avoid Lillooet slide zone, says minister

by Mike Laanela

B.C.'s transportation minister is rejecting calls to reroute Highway 99 northeast of Lillooet, after a slow-moving landslide closed the route a week ago.

Evacuation in Thornhill, B.C. lifted, but police investigation continues

by Andrew Kurjata, George Baker, Justin McElroy

A neighbourhood in the small community of Thornhill, B.C. near Terrace was evacuated for several hours because of an ongoing police incident.

2 UBC students rescue a young woman from attacker in her dorm room

by Belle Puri

Eighteen-year-olds Adam Casey and Luca Berg are credited with likely saving the life of a young woman who was attacked in her dorm room at UBC's Salish House just before noon on Tuesday.

New Familiar Wild album a 'break up letter' to Vancouver

by Megan Thomas

Vancouver-turned-Victoria folk musician uses what she calls her break up with unaffordable Vancouver as the inspiration for latest album.

Pilot project allowing golf carts on B.C. roads being put on hold

by Justin McElroy

A program that would have allowed golf carts on residential roads in two B.C. communities has had its proverbial tee time delayed.

Photos Sit! Speak! Pose! Dogs take to runway at Victoria fashion show

by Liam Britten

The catwalk is going to the dogs in Victoria this week.

Great Bear Rainforest project earns environmental group $100K US award

by Terri Theodore

Three groups once labelled enemies of the province by a B.C. premier have been given an international award for their work in helping to protect the Great Bear Rainforest.

Blind university student hoping for return of Braille computer

by Andrew Kurjata

A student at UNBC who is blind is hoping for the return of her stolen Braille Sense computer. The device allowed to her to take notes in class without having to use text-to-voice services.

Nelson campsite to close, but some residents can't find homes

by Liam Britten

“Living in a campground isn’t a home,” says a local advocate, but there aren’t many alternatives in a city with a vacancy rate of less than one per cent.

Vancouver moves to regulate Airbnb

Vancouver politicians are moving ahead with a staff plan that calls for restrictions on short-term rentals such as Airbnb.

Thirsting for adventure? 3 tips to create a 'bucket list experience'

Vancouver-based travel writer Robin Esrock share's his guide on how to become a global bucket-lister.

Gilmore Girls fanatics take East Vancouver café by storm

A Netflix promotion of the rebooted 'Gilmore Girls' had coffee flying off the shelves at a pop-up Luke's Diner in East Vancouver

Trove of historic documents heads to Vancouver Public Library

by Jane Armstrong

Thousands of boxes of aging federal documents containing reams of information on Canada's First Nations will be moved to downtown Vancouver as part of a collaboration with national archives and the public library.

Hungry for some home-cooked southern goodness? Try this pulled pork sandwich recipe

This mouth-watering pulled pork recipe will serve up to eight salivating guests.

Meet the man who prepared special salt for the royal visit

by Liam Britten

When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge came to visit British Columbia, everything got a little fancier — even the salt they ate.

IHIT investigating homicide inside Burnaby store

by Justin McElroy

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is investigating a homicide it says happened at a business in Burnaby.

Seattle task force wants to use Insite as model for first supervised injection site in U.S.

by Liam Britten

Task force co-chair says InSite is a "foundational" example for supervised injection sites, because there have been no deaths there. It breaks the grip of isolation and connects people with other services."

Dormant B.C. volcano sparks with activity

Volcanologist Melanie Kelman with Natural Resources Canada is taking a closer look at Mount Meager, north of Pemberton, after a discovery this summer showed the long-dormant volcano is a little more active than originally thought.

First Nations advocates call foster care sex abuse report 'tragic'

by Roshini Nair

Advocates are calling for the provincial government to implement substantial changes after a new report from B.C.'s representative for children and youth found hundreds of B.C. youth in foster care were victims of sexualized violence — the majority of them Indigenous.

UBC student charged with attempted murder as witness recounts terrifying attack inside dorm

by Belle Puri, Karin Larsen

Charges have been laid after a UBC student was attacked in her dorm room by a knife-wielding dorm-mate Tuesday. The victim remains in hospital.

Anti-Trump demonstrators in Vancouver urge Americans to vote against Trump

by Rafferty Baker

About 20 demonstrators waving anti-Trump signs rallied in front of Trump Tower in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday. The activists were trying to reach Americans living in Vancouver and encourage them to vote.

'Everyone's watching' Trudeau's next move on childhood obesity, says celebrity chef Jamie Oliver

by Lisa Johnson

Celebrity chef and food activist Jamie Oliver says he has high hopes for a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about childhood obesity.

Tsawwassen Mills opening could jam traffic this weekend, BC Ferries warns

BC Ferries is warning travellers passing through the Tsawwassen ferry terminal this weekend to expect heavy traffic because of the opening of new mega-mall nearby.

In Depth Fentanyl crisis results in tougher sentence for drug dealer

by Jason Proctor

The dire nature of B.C.'s fentanyl crisis has led a Vancouver Island judge to give a tougher-than-usual sentence to a 23-year-old who sold the drug to support his heroin addiction.

All B.C. high schools need naloxone kits, school trustee says

Maple Ridge School Trustee Susan Carr wants naloxone kits and training made available at all high schools across B.C. because of the fentanyl crisis.

B.C. bishops open to funeral services for assisted deaths, despite new guidelines

by Jon Hernandez

Priests are still able to lead funeral services for physician-assisted deaths, but it will be up to the pastor's discretion, says a B.C. Catholic priest