North Shore Rescue to renew search for missing party on Tuesday morning

by Justin McElroy

North Shore Rescue will reassess search efforts for two missing people on Tuesday morning, after a day of steadily worsening conditions on the local mountains.

Boxing Day sales brisk in Metro Vancouver - but not for electronics

The snowy weather and cold temperatures may have kept some people at home, but clothing sales were brisk in Metro Vancouver Monday.

2017 British Columbia election: North Vancouver-Seymour riding profile

by Justin McElroy

A look at North Vancouver-Seymour, one of the 87 electoral districts in British Columbia.

Search on for 2 Vancouver men believed lost on Cypress Mountain

A vehicle found abandoned in the parking lot at Cypress Mountain has sparked a search for two people who may be lost on the mountain.

Too cold to walk your pooch? How about an indoor dog park?

by Jesse Johnston

On a frigid day earlier this year, Alana Petursson was struck by an idea as she was dragging her dog around the block on an involuntary walk.

Video Pig ruins Christmas, gores owner, but William the tusked boar is 'usually a sweet boy'

by Yvette Brend

Julia Smith is an urban farmer who knows her pigs, but a frisky 1,000-pound boar named William surprised her this Christmas.

Grain terminal coming to North Vancouver first to be built in decades

by Liam Britten

G3 Vancouver will be the first new grain export coming to Metro Vancouver since the 1960s, but some residents feel it will be too big, noisy and polluting for where it's being built.

More snow, high winds headed for B.C. on Boxing Day

by Yvette Brend

Heavy snow and high winds are in store for Boxing Day in much of B.C. with a Pacific frontal system blowing across North Vancouver Island and the Central Coast.

You partied, you unwrapped, you ate ... now what?

If you’re feeling a post-holiday let-down, you’re not alone. The Mood Disorders Association of B.C. has some advice for anyone feeling blue this week.

2016 Redux: The year in controversy

by Jason Proctor

It's tempting to look back on a year with rose coloured glasses. But between vigilantes, pipelines and a bitter battle for custody of a Metis child, British Columbians also found plenty to argue over in 2016.

New webcams, shelters installed along 'Highway of Tears'

The provincial government has installed webcams and bus shelters to improve safety on Highway 16, where dozens of young women are believed to have gone missing.

Critical thinking, not fear, key to drug abuse education, teacher says

A Sooke, B.C., teacher who specializes in drug education says fear is on the way out when it comes to teaching kids about substance abuse.

Shivering van dwellers a sign of Whistler's housing crunch

by Chris Brown, Chris Corday

Whistler, B.C., workers Dan Davies and Andrew James have learned to bundle up tight every night before they tuck themselves in. They are part of a small community of people forced to live in vans around Canada's largest ski resort.

2 missing females sought by Surrey RCMP

by Yvette Brend

Surrey RCMP are searching for two young females who disappeared over the holidays.

Too much turkey? Don't freeze it! And other tips from a professional

If the thrill of the bird is gone, here's some ideas about what to do — and not do — with your holiday leftovers.

Vancouver area film schools enjoy local industry boom

by Rafferty Baker

As the film industry continues its rise in the Vancouver area, local film schools are enjoying demand from both prospective students and industry.

Self-publishing startup Wattpad looks to move its stories to the TV airwaves

by Ron Charles

Toronto-based Wattpad has signed a partnership deal with Universal to turn some of the 300 million stories on its self-publishing app into TV shows.

Port Alberni skateboarder raising money for new park

"I know I won’t be in the sport for a long time, so I want to make a difference for the new generation coming up these days ‘cause they’re going to be the kids who make a difference."

Vancouver mosque operates as homeless shelter due to cold

by Bridgette Watson

Vancouver's oldest mosque, Al Jamia Masjid, opened its doors as an overnight warming shelter when temperatures fell in mid-December. The mosque will continue to shelter and feed anyone in need as long as the demand persists.

George Michael, former Wham singer, dead at 53

by Zulekha Nathoo

Pop singer George Michael, who had a successful solo career and numerous hits as half of the 1980s duo Wham including the song Last Christmas, has died "over the Christmas period" at the age of 53.

An underdog's triumph, furry hugs and cure for a hangover: The year in good news

by Haydn Watters

It was a year headlined by death, disappointment and destruction. From war and disaster to the untimely passing of many notable figures, 2016 was packed full of terrible news. But buried within were nuggets of good news — the kind of stories that made us smile and softened hearts. Here are some of our favourites.

Snow, high winds could come to much of B.C. coast Sunday night

Snow and strong winds could come to much of coastal B.C. Sunday evening, with up to 30 cm expected for the Central Coast, North Coast and North Vancouver Island.

Air Miles collector who rushed to use points to meet expiry deadline gets some reimbursed

by Yvonne Colbert

At least one Air Miles collector who cashed in points before its controversial expiry policy was changed has been partially reimbursed after CBC News contacted the company on the Canadian man's behalf.

Edmonton mom charged with killing 21-year-old daughter

by Kyle Muzyka, Roberta Bell

Rachael Longridge and her family and friends were supposed to be having a party on Christmas Eve at the Longridges' home, but instead are mourning the unexpected death of the 21-year-old recent nursing school graduate.

Analysis Two conflicting stories of our economic future as we head into 2017: Don Pittis

by Don Pittis

Two great economic books of 2016 took opposing views on what comes next. We are either doomed to declining growth or on the verge of another Renaissance.

'Christmas tragedy': Cottage fire victims believed to be Toronto lawyer couple and 2 sons

by Shanifa Nasser, Lauren Pelley

A Toronto lawyer couple and their two sons are believed dead after a fire ravaged a southeastern Ontario cottage in what provincial police are calling a "Christmas tragedy."

FROM THE ARCHIVES When calling long-distance was actually a big deal

by Maryse Zeidler

It's easy to forget the once-privileged position of the annual long-distance phone call.

Meet the B.C. players in the 2017 World Junior Hockey Championship

by Liam Britten

Four B.C. players are on Team Canada this year as the Canadians seek to rebound from last year's disappointment.

Hundreds line up in DTES for Christmas Day giveaway

by Kamil Karamali

Every Christmas Day for the past 3 years, residential school survivor Alex Watts has rallied dozens of volunteers to hand out food and clothing in the Downtown Eastside.

2016 through our listeners' lenses

A collection of some of our favourite photos submitted to B.C. Almanac for every month of 2016. Submit your photos to almanac@cbc.ca and you may see it featured in a photogallery next year.

Forget the turkey: When it comes to Christmas, 'we Japanese think of KFC chicken'

by Adam Walsh

In Japan, the Christmas tradition isn’t turkey — it’s chicken. And to be specific, it’s the Kentucky fried variety.

Our Vancouver Run out of ideas for party food? Here's help!

Chef Julian Bond offers suggestions to get us through the rest of the party season.

Video The new face of fentanyl, and other B.C. videos that resonated in 2016

by Tamara Baluja

As 2016 comes to an end, we take a look back at the videos that resonated the most with our followers on CBC Vancouver's Facebook page.

Canada among the 'most expensive mobile data countries,' report says

by Jacqueline Hansen

Wireless providers in Canada are making more revenue per gigabyte of data than in any other country, according to a new report.

'Tis the season ... to go to work: Thousands of British Columbians working Christmas Day

by Bridgette Watson

Thousands of British Columbians will forego holiday relaxing for holiday pay on Christmas Day. The B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association estimates 10,000 industry employees will head to work on Dec. 25.

A crow, a cub, a rescue cat and more: the best of B.C. animal stories in 2016

by Yvette Brend

Every year critters captivate online clickers. It's all that furry, feathered, big-eyed cuteness that plugs into our human wiring.

Disabled B.C. woman frustrated with fine for putting out garbage early

by Liam Britten

Salina Seed recently received a $100 fine for putting out her garbage too early. Someone mysteriously paid the fine for her, but she is still frustrated the Village of Cumberland, B.C., fined her in the first place.

Advocate hopes to help homeless female veterans struggling to 'get back on their feet'

by Stephen Puddicombe

A Canadian veterans' advocate is looking to his southern neighbours for advice on how to help female veterans living on the streets.

From moose tongue to rabbit stew: some Indigenous holiday dishes

by Martha Troian

From canned moose to rabbit stew, here are just a few of the meals that Indigenous people are sitting down to this holiday season.

How to enjoy a holiday board game without breaking up your family in the process

The owner of two board game bars in Vancouver dishes on the game most likely to destroy relationships between loved ones.

See it, stream it or skip it? The holiday edition

by Eli Glasner, Jelena Adzic

CBC Entertainment's Eli Glasner and Jelena Adzic compile a list of big and small screen pleasures to savour, plus a few to avoid.

How a Christmas baking contest and CBC Radio led to a family reunion

by Andrew Kurjata

When Allison Stevenson shared a family recipe for a Christmas baking contest on CBC Radio, a listener hundreds of kilometers away realized they might be related.

Photos A very bear-y Christmas at B.C. wildlife refuge

Volunteers have their hands full with 44 orphaned bear cubs who will be wintering at the Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers, B.C.

Special Report The new face of fighting fentanyl — Kati Mather's road to recovery

by Eric Rankin

Three months ago, reporter Eric Rankin found Kati Mather — 22 and addicted to fentanyl — living on The Strip, the notorious drug hangout in Surrey. B.C. The online story was read by more than 830,000 people. Now, Kati is in treatment and off the streets.

Suicide letter assignment under review after risks highlighted

by Yvette Brend

A controversial high school work assignment that concerned some Prince George, B.C, parents is being reviewed by school district officials.

Photos 6 most memorable photos from the past week in B.C.

by Peter Scobie

The week that was in British Columbia — in photos

B.C. Mounties rescue family stranded in snow after GPS misdirection

B.C. RCMP are encouraging holiday travellers to use common sense before blindly following a global positioning system, especially in winter conditions.

Canada limits the number of privately sponsored Syrian refugee applicants in 2017

by Bal Brach

Private sponsors are scrambling to raise funds and complete applications for Syrian refugees after the Canadian government revealed that in 2017 there will be cap of 1,000 new applicants under a particular type of private sponsorship.