Team of coroners seek clues to illicit drug deaths in B.C.

by Deborah Wilson

"The team is going to be asking a number of questions including, 'has this person had a previous overdose and if so, when and where?'" chief coroner says.

Slush bombs damage cars on Alex Fraser and Port Mann bridges

by Justin McElroy

The Ministry of Transportation is investigating after several people reported smashed windshields while driving over the Alex Fraser and Port Mann bridges today

Kelowna heritage buildings, including former brothel, could get reused

by Liam Britten

An old barn and a house with a colourful history will get what could be their last chance at useful life after the City struck a deal with a local developer.

Aaron Sam, Harry Lali seeking NDP nomination in Fraser-Nicola

by Jenifer Norwell

There are now two high-profile candidates seeking the NDP nomination in the riding of Fraser-Nicola for the upcoming provincial election.

Victoria shelters still over capacity, despite new housing

by Megan Thomas

Outreach workers in Victoria say unprecedented investment in housing for the city's homeless population has not put a dent in the demand for emergency shelter services.

Closing arguments made in Bountiful, B.C. polygamy trial

by Lauren Krugel

Three followers of a polygamous sect accused of taking girls across the border could have foreseen that sexual contact with older men would be a likely consequence of their actions, a special prosecutor told a British Columbia judge on Monday.

Photos Metro Vancouver's snowiest day in years causes widespread closures

by Mike Laanela

Up to five more centimetres of snow could fall on parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley by this evening, according to the latest Environment Canada update.

Notley's visit to B.C. unlikely to change pipeline opinions, says UBC political scientist

by Drew Anderson

A political scientist from the University of British Columbia is pouring cold water on Alberta Premier Rachel Notley's B.C. charm offensive.

Former Canadian sailor launches harassment suit against military

by Richard Zussman

A former Canadian Navy sailor is launching a proposed class-action lawsuit against the Canadian Armed Forces, alleging rampant sexual misconduct against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members of the forces.

Victims of family violence no longer need to serve their own protection order in B.C.

The B.C. government is spending about $180K on professional process servers for those at risk of family violence, so victims don't have to confront the family member they need protection from.

TransLink reviews policies after medical emergency on Canada Line

by Liam Britten

A recent incident where a woman experiencing a medical emergency on the Canada Line was transported away from medical help, in apparent violation of policy, is being reviewed by TransLink.

RECIPE Giving a cookbook this year? Here is one idea with a B.C. focus

A lot of cookbooks will be given out this season. Here is one gift ideas from our food columnist.

Kamloops man rallies at Standing Rock pipeline protest

by Jenifer Norwell

A Kamloops man is among thousands of people who are still gathered in Standing Rock.

Winter tires in B.C.: What you need to know

Winter has arrived in many parts of B.C., along with dangerous driving conditions.

Pipeline opponents start groundwork for B.C. referendum to halt Kinder Morgan

The Dogwood Initiative, a B.C. non-profit, is already canvassing the public about a referendum on the Kinder Morgan pipeline.

Evergreen line first rush hour commute tested by snowy weather

by Tamara Baluja

TransLink says the crush of commuters on the Monday morning commute was due to unusual, wintry conditions in Metro Vancouver.

Board of Trade president says pipelines — not lattés — boost economy

by Rhianna Schmunk

Iain Black says Canada needs broader access to international oil markets.

Cabinet ministers set to discuss sexual abuse on reserves, says Bellegarde

by Kristy Kirkup

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says he will meet soon with three federal cabinet ministers to discuss the issue of sexual abuse within Indigenous communities, following an investigation by The Canadian Press.

Snow day sends Vancouverites to social media

by Karin Larsen

By the rest of Canada's standards it may not be a lot of snow, but in Metro Vancouver a few centimetres was enough to thrill winter lovers and chill those who had to drive.

Video Snowboarder injured falling from Whistler chairlift

by Karin Larsen

14-year-old boy dangles from Emerald Express lift before dropping 8 metres into a net.

Pictures from Syria: Child refugees colour horrors of war

Syrian children whose families are settling in Surrey, B.C., drew pictures of their old and new homes.

Closing arguments expected in Bountiful, B.C. polygamy trial

B.C. Supreme Court is expected to hear closing arguments in a trial involving three people linked to the polygamous community of Bountiful, B.C.

Go Public 'I trusted them fully': B.C. man, 92, says of son and daughter who took his millions

by Erica Johnson

Pete Stoopnikoff, 92, says two of his adult children pressured him to hand over property and accounts worth more than $4 million, leaving him reluctant to even drive his car because he can’t afford the gas.

CBC Vancouver's 30th annual Food Bank Day raises $780,347

A record $780,347 was raised for the 30th annual CBC Open House and Food Bank Day by the time the website closed Sunday night.

Confusion over SIDS, SUDI and an undetermined cause of death in infants

by John Van Dusen

A group of physicians who live and work in Nunavut and describe themselves as an advocate for patients released an explainer about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and how to help prevent it.

Pipeline pitch: Alberta Premier Rachel Notley heads to B.C.

by Wallis Snowdon

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is headed to British Columbia today to promote Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

Williams Lake allocates land for BMX/skateboard park

by Jenifer Norwell

A group of community members in Williams Lake, B.C., are hoping to add a new, safer skatepark to their community.

Coping with death: Harm reduction workers struggle to deal with emotional toll of fentanyl crisis

by Brady Strachan

People working on the front lines of the fentanyl crisis in B.C. are struggling with the huge emotional toll of losing so many of their clients to drug overdoses.

New British Columbia's Scott Islands proposed as National Wildlife Area

by Chad Pawson

The area home to two million sea birds off the northwest tip of Vancouver Island will now have special protections under Canada's Wildlife Act, but conservationists are skeptical if they will do enough.

B.C.'s craft distillers say industry set to boom, but red tape getting in the way

by Yvette Brend

Dave Brimacombe's dream of crafting designer gin has come true, but he says red tape is dampening a B.C-made spirits industry that is otherwise poised to ignite faster than a flaming cocktail.

How to deal with holiday stress, according to a psychologist

Workplace psychologist says there are ways to cope with the mounting stress, depression and anxiety that many workers feel over the holiday season.

Wonderbucks closure sign of struggle for independent retailers in Vancouver

by Maryse Zeidler

A long-time business on Vancouver's Commercial Drive is closing its doors because its rent is doubling, putting into question the long-term sustainability of independent shops in the neighbourhood.

Standing Rock protesters celebrate 'big victory' as pipeline construction halted

Construction of the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline has been halted, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has told Standing Rock protesters.

Is that a word? 4 reasons why the English language is bigger than you think

Statistician and puzzle enthusiast Jonathan Berkowitz asks a simple question that might change how you think about language: what exactly is a word?

Recipe How to make Bobbette & Belle's decadent caramel apple cake

Allyson Bobbitt and Sarah Bell from Bobbette & Belle's Cooking Club share their recipe for caramel apple cake, which includes a classic caramel apple and mouthwatering caramel frosting.

Cold front ushers high winds to Lower Mainland as Environment Canada promises flurries of snow

by Yvette Brend

A cool front moving into B.C. is threatening snow and bringing high winds, cancelling one ferry and creating rough seas.

2017 British Columbia election: Shuswap riding profile

by Justin McElroy

A look at Shuswap, one of the 87 electoral districts in British Columbia.

Did Trudeau make the right decision on the oil pipelines?

The Trudeau government gives the 'go ahead' to two controversial pipelines, and kills another. Opponents say they'll fight to the end to kill the first two. Did Trudeau get it right?

Bridge elevator, tram, part of long-term vision for Granville Island

by Maryse Zeidler

An elevator to the Granville Bridge and reviving the street car to Olympic Village are some of ideas on offer as part of long-term plans for the future of Vancouver's Granville Island.

MY B.C. HIDEAWAY Former PM Kim Campbell's B.C. hideaway is 'quintessentially Vancouver'

by Maryse Zeidler

"It's where I grew up, it's where my political base was, I have a lot of friends there. So it's important to me to keep that link," says Canada's first and only woman prime minister.

Our Vancouver Chez Christophe sings praises of Swiss gingerbread cookies

Christophe Bonzon brings the ingredients and shows and tells the basics of Swiss gingerbread cookies with host Gloria Macarenko on Our Vancouver.

B.C. sites being considered for world's 1st 'retirement home' for captive whales

by Chad Pawson, Chris Corday

'The mission is to build this for individuals who are currently on display in aquariums and theme parks to be retired,' says Whale Sanctuary Project president Lori Marino. 'And that is mainly orcas, belugas.'

Point of View The great divide: Pipeline sentiments in Alberta and B.C.

by Gregor Craigie

The response to the federal government's decision on the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline in both provinces shows old differences between Alberta and B.C. remain.

Doctor's warning: a cat's bacteria is worse than its bite

by David Burke

A Halifax emergency room doctor says people need to take cat bites seriously, due to the risk of infection from bacteria that live in the animal's mouth.

FROM THE ARCHIVES 30 years ago smoking in public places was banned in Vancouver — and smokers were outraged

by Maryse Zeidler

It's a scene that looks completely foreign in Canadian cities today: smokers puffing away on cigarettes at their desks or over a hot meal in a busy restaurant.

Creeps play presents 1970s look at life with disability

Actor Adam Grant Warren says starring in the 1970s play Creeps gave him a new perspective on his own disability and how much things have — and have not — changed.

Up to 40 feared dead in California warehouse party fire

The city of Oakland, Calif., had been investigating whether people were illegally living in a warehouse that was the site of a deadly fire that broke out during a late-night party on Friday, killing at least nine people and as many as 40, officials said on Saturday.

Highway 4 west of Port Alberni remains one-lane both directions

One lane has been opened on the highway section linking Tofino and Ucluelet with the rest of the Island after a major washout Friday closed the road.

CBC IN STANDING ROCK North Dakota pipeline protest: Bismarck-Mandan divided over out-of-towners

by Angela Johnston

A divide is apparent in Bismarck-Mandan, where some actively support people who have flocked to the region south of the community to oppose the mullti-billion-dollar Dakota Access Pipeline, while others say their patience is wearing thin.

Analysis Beyond the hippie stereotype: A closer look at the opposition to Trans Mountain

by Paul Haavardsrud

The roots of the opposition to Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline expansion run deep.