Vancouver mayor loses cool over city logo flip-flop

by Belle Puri

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson was on the defensive Wednesday afternoon when asked about his change of heart on a newly designed logo for the city, which has now been put on hold.

What's in a name? Vancouver is not a 'sanctuary city' says councillor

Although Vancouver has an "access without fear" policy, it isn't a sanctuary city. Councillor Geoff Meggs says it's better that way because the city shouldn't oversell what it does or can do.

Deadly opioid carfentanil found in street drug in Nelson, B.C.

by Lisa Johnson

Carfentanil, an "extremely dangerous" synthetic opiod used to tranquilize elephants, has been found in street drugs seized in Nelson, B.C., in the West Kootenay region.

Prime Minister Trudeau to visit B.C. Thursday

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit B.C. later this week. Trudeau and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan will be at Canadian Forces Base, Esquimalt, B.C. on Thursday.

Vancouver border bust nabs fentanyl destined for Windsor, Ont.

Two Windsor residents have been charged after Canada border officers in Vancouver seized a major shipment of fentanyl that was destined for Windsor.

Ancient glass sponges damaged by prawn traps in Howe Sound despite ban

by Lisa Johnson

Fisheries officials are investigating after a prawn trap was seized in Howe Sound with a large piece of glass sponge attached. Prawn fishing is banned in the area.

City of Vernon to install a poppy crosswalk to honour Canadian soldiers and veterans

by Brady Strachan

In the wake of a decision to install a rainbow crosswalk to celebrate the LGBT community, Vernon city council has approved a poppy-themed crosswalk to honour Canadian soldiers and veterans.

Site of Prince George, B.C. explosion shut down for investigation

by Wil Fundal

Mines inspectors shut down work at a quarry in Prince George, B.C., where an explosion caused mass confusion Monday night.

Concrete balls blocking alcoves no solution to homelessness, says advocate

by Tina Lovgreen

Large concrete spheres that have been installed in the alcoves of several retail buildings on Robson and Hamilton streets in downtown Vancouver are raising concerns with one homeless advocate.

Abbotsford Police chase $200K allegedly embezzled by former employee

by Karin Larsen

The City of Abbotsford and Abbotsford Police Board has launched a lawsuit to reclaim almost $200,000 they allege was embezzled by a former employee of the police department.

CBC Investigates Psychiatrist alleges RCMP's 'attempt to bully' him shows historic sexual harassment apology hollow

by Natalie Clancy, Manjula Dufresne

A Vancouver psychiatrist says despite the RCMP's public apology to hundreds of female staffers for decades of sexual harassment, the force is still denying some of his patients' claims of abuse and sexual misconduct and trying to fire two of them.

SkyTrain tunnel to North Vancouver could ease bridge traffic, says mayor

by Roshini Nair

The mayor of the City of North Vancouver is proposing a different solution to the gridlock on the North Shore bridges — a SkyTrain tunnel under Burrard Inlet.

How big is too big? Richmond wants feedback on farmland house size

by Stephanie Mercier

'The size and scale of these houses begins to eat into the footprint of the property which is within the Agricultural Land Reserve and is intended to be used for farmland, not so much residential,' says city spokesperson Ted Townsend.

Employment scam tops BBB's list of top 10 con jobs in 2016

by Roshini Nair

Canadians lost a reported $90 million to scams in 2016, and that was likely just the tip of the iceberg, according the Better Business Bureau.

Bullet-riddled SUV found at Kelowna hospital after targeted shooting

Kelowna RCMP are asking anyone who may have heard anything suspicious in the area of Sexsmith Road and Pinto Road Tuesday to contact them.

Maple Ridge mayor says provincial money spent on homelessness ineffective

Nicole Read, mayor of Maple Ridge and the co-chair of Metro Vancouver's regional homelessness task force, says the provincial government needs to step up to address the "crisis" of homelessness in the region.

B.C. shipyard awarded $230M contract to design navy's resupply ships

A North Vancouver shipyard has been handed a $230-million contract to finalize plans for the latest vessels in the federal government's national shipbuilding plan.

2017 British Columbia election: Vancouver-Kingsway riding profile

by Justin McElroy

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

How to buy a home the right way, according to CMHC

by Solomon Israel

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. has updated its free guide to the process of buying a home, with an emphasis on encouraging Canadians to think long term about what kind of home they should buy — or whether they would be better off renting.

Vancouver Canucks trade Jannik Hansen to San Jose Sharks

by Justin McElroy

A day after trading Alex Burrows, the Vancouver Canucks have departed with another longtime member of their team.

Updated NHL trade deadline tracker

Did your team make a bold move, a minor tweak, or stand pat? Catch up on all the deals made ahead of the NHL's trade deadline.

City of Vancouver puts much-maligned new wordmark design on hold

by Max Haberstroh

Mayor Gregor Robertson announced in a statement Tuesday the city will put its controversial new wordmark design on hold, just a week after its unveiling was met with a wave of criticism and mockery from local designers and other residents.

Meet the Kelowna instructor on shortlist to be Canada's next astronaut

After about 3,700 Canadians applied to go into space, the list has been whittled down to 72 candidates. Richard Federley, a chemistry instructor at UBC Okanagan, is one of them.

Kelowna pursuing $348M plan to improve drinking water

by Liam Britten

Kelowna has five separate water suppliers, but a plan to connect all five systems so everyone gets the same water and pays the same rate is now on the table.

Tourism Vancouver says Trump Tower will provide much-needed hotel rooms

by Liam Britten

Trump Tower in downtown Vancouver was the target of protests and politicians' ire on Tuesday, but Tourism Vancouver is looking at its benefits.

Province facing new pressure to ban pay-for-plasma clinics

by The Canadian Press

The B.C. government came under pressure today to prevent clinics that pay for blood products from launching new operations in the province.

Suspended Victoria police chief says he wants to resign

by Kirstie Hudson

Suspended Victoria Police Chief Frank Elsner is trying to quash an investigation into allegations of misconduct. In an affidavit filed in B.C. Supreme Court, he outlined how the lengthy process has negatively affected his family's life.

Major transit improvements proposed for Surrey and Langley

by Jesse Johnston

Clayton Heights, which is one of Surrey’s fastest growing neighbourhoods, could soon be connected to the transit grid.

Two players return to Canucks lineup as mumps scare continues

Two Canucks players will return to the lineup for the team's Tuesday night home game against the Detroit Red Wings, after seven players showed symptoms of the highly infectious disease over the weekend.

Trump's '69-storey' Vancouver tower is only 63 storeys

by Lisa Johnson

The Trump International Hotel & Tower holding its grand opening today in downtown Vancouver isn't quite as tall as the company claims it is.

Ugly peewee hockey incident could bring suspensions for parents

by Karin Larsen

A number of ugly incidents involving parents and three teenage officials at a peewee hockey game in Burnaby over the weekend are being investigated.

Recap Canucks fall to Red Wings, make mid-game trade

by Jason Keller

Jannik Hansen, the subject of intense trade speculation, was forced to watch his Canucks teammates play two periods of a 3-2 overtime loss on Tuesday to the Red Wings before being informed he was now a member of the San Jose Sharks.

Only cabin owner left in Jordan River, B.C. vows to stay

by Kirstie Hudson

BC Hydro bought all but one of the homes spread out along the Jordan River waterfront. The 11 homes would be at risk in the event of an earthquake because of a potential dam failure.

Chinese acquisition of B.C. seniors' care chain 'nothing to be concerned about,' expert says

by Courtney Dickson

Carole Holmes of the B.C. Seniors Living Association says this deal is nothing new, and until something questionable happens, there is no need for concern.

Richmond gives Harvest Power 30 days to remedy odour issues

by Gavin Fisher

This move is the latest in an ongoing issues that the city has had with the plant, which takes food scraps, yard trimmings and paper products from across the Lower Mainland and turns them into mulch, soil and compost.

Don't forget a pretzel necklace: 5 tips for a better beer festival experience

Beer festival "season" is just a few weeks away, and our beer columnist has some advice for getting the most of your experience.

Native 'sisters' post Craigslist ad looking for 'full status sperm donor'

by Lenard Monkman

It's not your typical family arrangement: Two heterosexual professional women recently posted a Craigslist ad looking for a sperm donor who is a full status Indian under the Indian Act.

Q&A; Vancouver Trump tower will become a magnet for protest, says councillor Kerry Jang

Vancouver City Councillor Kerry Jang talks about trying to persuade the developer of Vancouver's Trump Tower to change the name and what he thinks the tower will represent for Vancouverites going forward.

Man presumed drowned after canoe capsizes on Nanaimo's Westwood Lake

Police say a man has likely drowned after a witness saw his canoe tip over on Westwood Lake and then saw him fall into the water.

Grand opening of Vancouver's Trump Tower draws protesters, police

by Karin Larsen

Over 100 people protested the opening of the Trump Tower on West Georgia Street in Vancouver Tuesday morning.

Meet 'the brutes': Trump's sons at the helm of his business empire

Heirs to the family business, staunch defenders of their presidential father, self-described "brutes" — these are the labels commonly used to describe Donald Trump's sons, Eric and Donald Jr., who on Tuesday will visit Vancouver for the grand opening of a new luxury hotel.

John Furlong warmly received at UBC fundraiser after initially being uninvited

by Laura Kane

Former Vancouver Olympics CEO John Furlong received a standing ovation at a UBC fundraiser Tuesday while a handful of protesters gathered outside to draw attention to abuse allegations against him.

Former Vancouver mayor Mike Harcourt awarded Vancouver's highest honour

Former Premier and Vancouver Mayor Mike Harcourt is back at city hall today because he's receiving the Freedom of the City award.

Remembering Sidney Crosby's golden goal

On Feb. 28, 2010 Canadian star Sidney Crosby beat the Americans at the Vancouver Olympics with his now-famous golden goal.

Restraining aggressive hockey parents a 'battle that never ends', says B.C. Hockey CEO

by Roshini Nair

Some recent altercations between hockey parents and teenaged referees at some minor hockey games has put concerns about sportsmanship back in the spotlight.

Snowfall continues on South Coast and Interior highway passes

Snow is falling once again across parts of Metro Vancouver this morning and more is expected to fall on the Coquihalla and other highway passes over the next few days, Environment Canada is warning.

Source of mysterious explosion near Prince George tracked down by RCMP

The source of a loud noise that rocked residents in Prince George Monday night has been tracked down by the RCMP.

Trader Joe's apple sauce recalled from Pirate Joe's

Two varieties of Trader Joe's brand apple sauce products are being recalled from a single store in Vancouver because they may contain pieces of glass.

Ontario promises new rules to crackdown on ticket scalping

by Muriel Draaisma

The Ontario government wants input from the public to develop "practical solutions" for giving people a "fair shot" at buying tickets for concerts, sports and other events, says Attorney General Yasir Naqvi.

What kind of home will $770K buy? It all depends on where you want to live

With the price of a detached home in Vancouver well beyond the reach of most families, we took the average price of a home in Toronto — $770,000 — and set out to see what kind of property that could get you in cities across Canada.