New 82-year-old fisherman drowns after boat tips in B.C. lake

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP are investigating.

Woman pulled into car in Abbotsford, B.C., deemed 'suspicious' by police

Police in Abbotsford, B.C., are seeking witnesses to a "suspicious occurrence" that involved a woman appearing to have been pulled into a car late Friday afternoon.

Towns on the clock: What comes after coal for B.C.'s mining towns?

by Josh Pagé and Liam Britten

In B.C.'s southeast, towns in the Elk Valley have long relied on coal for jobs and some might say, its very existence. But coal mining is not a business that lasts forever. What comes next for these towns?

Updated Global March for Science draws 500 in Vancouver

Scientists and their supporters marched in hundreds of cities around the world Saturday, including over a dozen in Canada, protesting against proposed U.S. government funding cuts to scientific research and public rejection of established science such as climate change.

Deaths in Williams Lake, B.C. a double killing: police

The victims have been identified as Jonathan Sellars, 30, and Devon Stewart, 26.

Afshin Maleki Ighani, attempted-murder suspect, wanted on Canada-wide warrant

The 45-year-old is facing several charges in relation to a shooting in Oliver.

Bucket List Festival tackles end of life with good humour

Vancouver's Bucket List Festival brings together speakers to help those facing end-of-life issues.

Up to 400K people expected to attend 2017 Surrey Vaisakhi parade

by Maryse Zeidler

About 400,000 people are expected to attend the annual Vaisakhi parade in Surrey, B.C., today — about 50,000 people more than last year's record-setting attendance.

FROM THE ARCHIVES 'There was a real fear factor out there': When teaching teenagers about AIDS was a really big deal

by Maryse Zeidler

Sex education in B.C. starts as early as kindergarten, so it can be difficult to imagine how controversial it once was to teach Grade 12 students about preventing AIDS.

Birds can boost tourism in Vancouver, expert says

The ornithologist behind Vancouver's bird strategy says lucrative economic opportunities exist by attracting and retaining birds in the city.

1 dead, several sent to hospital after Greyhound bus crash near Quesnel, B.C.

One person is dead and at least seven others have been sent to hospital after a Greyhound bus crashed in B.C.'s Cariboo region.

Marches pushing politicians to support science set for cities across Canada

by Nicole Mortillaro

Nineteen locations across Canada are participating in this Saturday's March for Science, designed to promote and advocate for science.

Tax deadline: 3 tips to make your life easier

Vancouver tax lawyer Allison Suter discusses ways to make the yearly event a little more pocket friendly.

Cougars spotted on SkyTrain tracks in Port Moody

The animals tripped an alarm early Friday morning.

Photos 6 photos from the past week — B.C. election 2017 in full swing

by Peter Scobie

A look at the second week on the campaign trail

Happy Earth Day! Our home, seen from space

Today we celebrate Earth Day with a few pictures of our 'Blue Marble' as seen from space.

Miss Vickie's recalls jalapeno-flavoured chips due to salmonella risk

Miss Vickie’s is voluntarily recalling its jalapeno-flavoured, kettle-cooked potato chips due to the potential presence of salmonella in a seasoning used in the product.

B.C. forestry firm halts operations after train derailment kills 3 workers

The company operating a train that derailed and killed three people in a Vancouver Island community stopped business Friday out of respect for the families of the victims.

Vote Compass shows B.C. voters want to ban union and corporate donations

by Richard Zussman

A majority of respondents to CBC's Vote Compass website believe British Columbia should ban corporate and union political donations. Of those who participated, 53 per cent strongly agreed with the statement, while an additional 23 per cent somewhat agreed.

From cracking heads to cracking jokes: wrestler Jake 'The Snake' Roberts turns to comedy

by Anna Dimoff

From punches to punchlines, one of the biggest names in WWE wrestling is taking to the comedy stage to share stories of his struggle with addiction.

Analysis 'Don't touch me again': The moment the provincial debate changed

by Richard Zussman

Political debates have a reputation for rattling their participants. Add NDP leader John Horgan to that list.

B.C. centre planning clinical trials to treat addiction with hallucinogens

by Jon Hernandez

Psychedelic-assisted therapy could serve as a solution to opioid addiction and other substance abuse disorders, says director of B.C. Centre­ on Substance Use.

CBC broadcaster Rex Loring has died at age 91

Legendary CBC broadcaster Rex Loring, best known for his work on World Report, has died.

Christy Clark: 'I'm not scared of Donald Trump!'

by Jesse Johnston

B.C. Liberal leader Christy Clark blitzed through the Cariboo region Friday, trying to reassure workers in the forestry sector she can help protect their jobs.

Handful of Syrian refugees paid sponsors to come to Canada, evaluation reveals

by Stephanie Levitz

A handful of Syrian refugees paid their sponsors to come to Canada, a government study published Friday reveals.

Vancouver 420 damage at Sunset Beach Park will take up to 5 weeks to fix

The Vancouver Park Board estimates the cleanup from the 420 event at Sunset Beach will cost taxpayers thousands of dollars.

B.C. man sentenced to life in prison for killing estranged wife

Jeffrey Friesen shot his estranged wife in her garage in 2013.

Dozens of farm animals seized from property in Mission, officers pepper-sprayed

by Tanya Fletcher

The owner was arrested by RCMP after attacking SPCA officers with pepper-spray during Thursday's raid where 25 farm animals — some malnourished and emaciated — were seized. Animal cruelty charges are being recommended.

Surrey man sentenced to 13 years for sexually assaulting 70-year-old woman

Stephen Morse broke into the woman's home in 2015.

Feminism activist and gamer Anita Sarkeesian discusses online inclusivity in Vancouver

by Anna Dimoff

When Anita Sarkeesian spoke out about the portrayal of women in video games by launching her website Feminist Frequency in 2009, the gaming world changed, but Sarkeesian herself took a beating from online harassers who rejected the idea of women entering the male dominated gaming scene.

New Hillside instability in southeastern B.C. keeps residents out of homes

by Cathy Kearney

An evacuation order is still in effect for 6 families after a mudslide forced them from their homes in Kaslo B.C., on Monday.

PODCAST: The B.C. Liberal 'troll' truck rolled into the election campaign this week

by Kirstie Hudson

The One Thing is an original CBC podcast that takes on the big issue that made headlines in the B.C. election campaign this week. In episode two, CBC reporter Richard Zussman looks at the 'troll' truck and negative campaigning in the B.C. election.

Marc and Jodie Emery still in legal limbo after court date adjourned

by Lauren Pelley

Marc Emery, Canada's self-proclaimed Prince of Pot, and his wife and fellow marijuana activist Jodie Emery made a brief appearance in a Toronto courtroom on various drug-related charges.

VoteCompass reveals economy and housing top of mind for B.C. voters

by Justin McElroy

B.C.'s economy and housing market go hand in hand — and according to people in British Columbia, they're No. 1 and 2 in terms of important election issues.

B.C.'s past political blunders hold little sway over Millennial voters

by Jason D'Souza

For those who have a few provincial elections under their belt, the broken promises and scandals of B.C.’s political past will be relevant, but for first-time voters without any of that baggage, those past controversies could unfairly impact their decision.

Hackers stole credit card data from more than 1,000 Holiday Inn locations and other hotels

by Pete Evans

The hotel chain that owns Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, InterContinental and other brands said credit card information of their guests may have been stolen last year at thousands of locations, including more than 100 in Canada.

Medically assisted death has been legal for almost a year, but another battle is brewing

by Nicole Ireland

A fierce and deeply emotional legal battle is brewing as the "reasonably foreseeable" death requirement for medical assistance in dying is challenged in court. The government and disability advocates are vowing to preserve it.

FACT CHECK Is the B.C. Liberal job creation claim 'political spin'?

by Eric Rankin

One of the major election claims made by B.C. Liberal leader Christy Clark is that British Columbia leads the country in job creation. But three top economists use words such as “lucky”, “serendipitous” and “cyclical” to describe the reasons behind the job rise.

Interactive Political Donations: Following the money in B.C. politics

The B.C. Liberals may have raised more than double what the NDP has since 2005, but the NDP scored four of the top five donors overall.

'A lifetime of hurt and pain': Impact statements read at dangerous driving sentencing

by Tina Lovgreen

The sentence hearing for Andelina Hecimovic began in New Westminster court Thursday. Victim impact statements were read by family members. A tearful Hecimovic apologized to the family for the first time.

3 cars destroyed after fire in Burnaby apartment parkade

The Burnaby Centre Apartments on Grange Street were evacuated after a fire engulfed three cars in the building's parkade.

Photos Large crowds and a massive cloud of smoke, Vancouver 4/20 bigger than ever

by Rafferty Baker

Tens of thousands of people made their way to Vancouver's Sunset Beach on Thursday to take part in the annual 4/20 event.

Man faces murder charge following shooting death in Nanaimo, B.C.

A man has been charged with first-degree murder following the shooting death of a 34-year-old man in Nanaimo, B.C.

'This — is — nuts': Why hundreds lined up to see a 2-bedroom, $1,200 co-op suite

by Lien Yeung

The president of Heritage Housing Co-op says she believes the RSVP list of those attending the showing wasn't cut off soon enough.

2 confirmed dead after logging train derails on Vancouver Island

Two people were killed after a logging train derailed on north Vancouver Island Thursday morning. Three others were seriously injured and remain in hospital.

RCMP investigating suspicious death near Hope, B.C.

RCMP say they were called to a rural forest service road near Hope, B.C., around 7:30 a.m., where they found a body.

Pulling at threads: Artist explores identity after adoption

by Ash Kelly

Textile artist Shannon Peck's latest exhibit focuses on her adoption which took place when she was 11 days old. When the B.C. government opened adoption records in 1996, she discovered her birth mother didn't want to be found.

Your internet provider can't pick which apps and services count against your data cap, says CRTC

by Matthew Braga

Zero-rating might sound like a good deal, but critics say it violates a core principle of net neutrality — and Canada's telecommunications regulator agrees.

Author reframes Northern B.C. stories to change perceptions

by Ash Kelly

Instead of denying the painful past and challenging realities of life in Northern B.C., Sarah de Leeuw is illuminating the darkest moments and struggles of the region in the hopes of exposing it's complex beauty.

North Shore Rescue asks public to help with missing hikers from Christmas

Roy Tin Hou Lee and Chun Sek Lam went missing after going snowshoeing together on Christmas Day in 2016 near Cypress Mountain Resort.