Snuneymuxw First Nation agrees to $49M in compensation for downtown Nanaimo reserve

by Chad Pawson

'When we lost that reserve, it was a big hit to our nation, it was 80 acres of downtown Nanaimo, it caused a lot of harm, it's caused a lot of grief,' says Acting Chief Douglas White after historic vote.

'It was just completely insane': CBC reporter in New Zealand describes 7.8 magnitude earthquake

by Maryse Zeidler

It was about midnight in New Zealand when CBC senior reporter Jason Proctor experienced he says what felt like a train going through his cabin.

7 families forced from homes near Port Alberni amid flood threats

Seven families had to leave their homes Sunday near Port Alberni on Vancouver Island after the rain-swelled Somass River threatened to flood.

B.C. premier sees Buckingham Palace visit as chance to expand trade with U.K.

by Richard Zussman

The Queen is set to mark the addition of the Great Bear Rainforest to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy.

Jennifer Newman: Sexism in the workplace can be subtle and extremely harmful

Sexism in the workplace can range from subtle and covert attitudes to sexual assault, and it needs to stop, says workplace psychologist.

Recap Lions claim West semifinal with late rally over Bombers

by Joshua Clipperton

Quarterback Jonathon Jennings scored a late rushing touchdown and the B.C. Lions held on to beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 32-31 in the CFL West semifinal.

Recap Wild 3rd period comeback keys Canucks' OT win

by Jason Keller

Markus Granlund scored in overtime and Vancouver rallied to defeat the Dallas Stars 5-4 on Sunday afternoon.

Christy Clark says teachers' court win is opportunity to 'invest in kids'

Premier Christy Clark says a landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision that sided with the B.C. teachers' union on a battle over classroom conditions is an opportunity to invest in education.

B.C. Liberals announce former Global morning anchor Steve Darling as new candidate

by Maryse Zeidler

The B.C. Liberals have announced Steve Darling, former morning television anchor for Global, as a new candidate for Burnaby-Lougheed.

QUIZ: Can you name these B.C. parks?

See how well-traversed you are with this 10-question multiple choice quiz

Get to know a B.C. Riding: Surrey-White Rock

by Justin McElroy

A look at Surrey-White Rock, one of the 87 electoral districts in British Columbia.

Our Vancouver Making truth and reconciliation a reality in Vancouver

Ginger Gosnell-Myers is in charge of making sure the 94 calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission are reflected at the munciple level.

At least 2 dead after 7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes New Zealand

A powerful earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island early Monday local time, killing at least two people, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure, and prompting emergency services to warn people along the coast to move to higher ground to avoid tsunami waves.

Athlete of the week Remembrance Day edition: Bob Dixon, WWII RCAF pilot

by Karin Larsen

The remarkable story of Richmond-born athlete and RCAF pilot Bob Dixon is finally coming to light 75 years after his death thanks to a push to have him inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame.

Kelowna seniors keep mentally fit by belting a tune

A non-profit group in Kelowna, called Sing For Your Life, uses the healing power of music to help seniors keep their minds sharp and their spirits high.

MY B.C. HIDEAWAY Why a top B.C. brewer's favourite place is wine country

by Liam Britten

“The views are insanely beautiful and everywhere you look there’s wineries,” the award-winning head brewer says of the Naramata Bench in the Okanagan.

Proposed airport privatization will drive up costs for travellers, say CEOs

by Maryse Zeidler

Airports across Canada are warning consumers about potential federal changes they say could drive up costs for consumers.

Gospel singer Marcus Mosely being inducted into B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame

The Vancouver-based singer is part of the award-winning musical group The Sojourners and leads the Marcus Mosely Chorale, a 60-voice strong gospel choir.

Delta businesses destroyed in large warehouse fire

by Gian-Paolo Mendoza

Several business owners in Delta will be surveying damage today, after a large blaze tore through a commercial building Saturday afternoon.

$25 basic TV can't stop customers from cutting their cable in record numbers

by Sophia Harris

The lure of a $25 basic TV package has not helped stem the tide of customers cancelling their cable subscriptions. Canadians continued to cut the cord in record numbers following the launch of basic TV.

Get to know a B.C. riding: Surrey-Newton

by Justin McElroy

A look at Surrey-Newton, one of the 87 electoral districts in British Columbia.

Rainfall warning in effect for inland Vancouver Island

by Maryse Zeidler

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for inland Vancouver Island, which could cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

'Not ever giving up': B.C. golfer Dawn Coe-Jones remembered by best friend

When Kelly Feltrin started golfing with her best friend Dawn Coe-Jones at the age of 12, Feltrin knew Coe-Jones was destined for greatness.

Photos Replica WWI planes on track for 100th anniversary flight over Vimy Ridge

by Matt Meuse

Volunteers at the Canadian Museum of Flight in Langley, B.C., have built two replicas of the Sopwith Pup to be flown over Vimy Ridge this April on the 100th anniversary of one of the most legendary battles in Canadian military history.

Tug recovery near Bella Bella delayed again by poor weather

Attempts to salvage a tug boat that sank off B.C.'s central coast nearly a month ago spilling more than 100,000 litres of pollutants have been delayed again by bad weather.

1,000 people attend celebration of life for Abbotsford, B.C., stabbing victim

The memorial service for Letisha Reimer, the student killed in her Abbotsford, B.C., high school, has been moved to the largest church in the city, Central Heights.

Photos Fans young and old come out in costume for Fan Expo Vancouver

Fan Expo is underway in Vancouver this weekend, offering thousands of fans a chance to buy memorabilia and meet actors from their favourite films and series.

Soon adults in California could get a joint delivered faster than a pizza

by Kim Brunhuber

Soon adults in California could get a joint delivered faster than a pizza. The California 'green rush' may push other states and countries to follow suit

Vancouver artist creates giant book telling tale of Alice, post-Wonderland

Artist Penny Parry explores the connection we have to the physical book, and she does it by engaging all our senses. She uses this exploration to ponder what we stand to lose when we trade virtual experiences for physical ones.

Journalist of Spotlight film fame discusses media's role in U.S. election

The election of Donald Trump despite rigorous fact checking and near-unanimous opposition from newspaper editorial boards has some suggesting mainstream journalism is losing its relevance. A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist gives his thoughts.

FROM THE ARCHIVES Polls were wrong in U.S. election: sound familiar, B.C. voters?

by Liam Britten

Just like Hillary Clinton was supposed to easily beat Donald Trump in this year's presidential election, NDP leader Adrian Dix was supposed to have no problem replacing Christy Clark as B.C. premier in 2013. In both cases, things didn't end up as expected.

Q&A; Kevin Smith wants you to tell your stories

Kevin Smith — director, actor, podcaster and more — says anyone watching a movie can be a filmmaker. They just haven't tried yet.

Canadian golfer Dawn Coe-Jones dead at 56

Dawn Coe-Jones, a member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame who helped blaze a trail for Canadian women on the pro tour, has died of cancer. She was 56.

Comox Valley outreach workers make plea for affordable housing

by Megan Thomas

Outreach workers in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island say an affordable housing shortage fueled by low vacancy rates and rising rents is turning into a crisis situation.

Commercial Drive stabbing sends young man to hospital

by Gian-Paolo Mendoza

Customers at a nearby pizza shop called 911 after the man stumbled into the restaurant bleeding.

Weekly wrap: Coastal safety, attempted Canadian Tire robbery and wolves

Each week we put together a list of some of the stories you might have missed: those which dominated the news agenda, and some we just can't resist retelling.

Japanese-Canadian WW I veterans, once forgotten, remembered by new plaque

by Jon Hernandez

A new plaque unveiled in Stanley Park celebrates the patriotism of Japanese-Canadian veterans who fought in the Great War — only to be denied the right to vote in B.C., and were later interned during World War II.

UBC study finds iPad apps can teach kids just as well as human instructors

by Michelle Ghoussoub

Researchers in UBC’s department of psychology compared how well children learned new facts using an iPad app versus being taught in-person by an instructor.

B.C. police watchdog's report notes suicides post arrest, lack of body cameras

The annual report from British Columbia's police watchdog agency highlights several concerns about policing in the province, including suicides after arrest and the lack of body cameras worn by officers.

Amateur WWI history database getting overhaul from UVic

by Liam Britten

For the last 10 years, Canadian amateur historian Marc Leroux has maintained the Canadian Great War Project website, but now, UVic will be helping out with hosting and the adding of more documents.

Preview CFL playoffs: How the division semifinals will play out

by Malcolm Kelly

The CFL playoffs have arrived, with six teams left in the battle for the Grey Cup. As division winners Calgary and Ottawa enjoy a bye this week, here's a look at Sunday's Edmonton-Hamilton and Winnipeg-B.C. matchups.

Pricier parking could be coming to peak areas in Vancouver

by Farrah Merali

Parking rates at some meters in Vancouver could go up by as much as a $1 per hour if council approves a new report by city staff.

November supermoon will be the closest to Earth since 1948

by Sheena Goodyear

In astronomical terms, we're about to get up close and personal with our moon — super close, you could say.