Man dead after vehicle hits utility pole in Cloverdale B.C.

Surrey RCMP is asking witnesses to come forward with information after a man in his 40s died after the vehicle he was in struck a utility pole in the 18000 block of Highway 10 in Cloverdale B.C.

Vancouver woman says hijab invites racial abuse, harassment

by Jason D'Souza and Ash Kelly

Nada Almasry chose to start wearing the hijab at age 16 year. Since then she's encountered direct and indirect racism in Vancouver.

New Westminster schools to have counsellors on hand after student dies of overdose

by Chad Pawson

New Westminster schools will have extra staff and counsellors to help students cope with the news that one student died and another is in hospital.

Body of missing fire chief swept away by flood located in B.C.'s Interior

"He’s just a golden saint of a man and everybody who meets him wishes that they could be a little more like Clayton Cassidy." Cassidy's body has been found after being missing since May 5.

Try something new with seasonal salmon

Executive Chef Wayne Sych of Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House offers his favourite salmon recipe for spicy salmon and corn salsa.

Man exposing himself to Victoria schoolkids prompts police warning

Police in Victoria, B.C., are warning parents and caregivers about a man who has repeatedly exposed himself to children near a school in Esquimalt.

No sea for Prince Rupert's Seafest after CN Rail blocks beach

by Roshini Nair

CN Rail says the beach — the only one in the city — is contaminated and unsafe for public access.

Syrian refugee turns to filmmaking to practice English

Abdul Ataya is a 17-year-old Syrian refugee living in Prince Rupert, and an aspiring filmmaker who is using the art to practice English.

NDP leadership debate brings 2 new candidates to the race

Six NDP leadership candidates squared off for the third debate in Sudbury, Ont., on Sunday, discussing policy issues including Indigenous rights, the economy and resource development.

Campground owner places decoy cop car near road in bid to slow speeders

The owner of a family campground and RV park near Kamloops B.C. is hoping the clever placement of his father's white car will scare drivers into slowing down at a busy highway crossing.

Analysis Andrew Scheer's unlikely path to victory: Social conservatives and Quebec

by Éric Grenier

Andrew Scheer's narrow victory over Maxime Bernier for the Conservative leadership can be chalked up to two factors: Bernier's underperformance in his home province of Quebec and a significant showing from social conservatives.

Vancouver artist creates intricate, animated sculptures

by Ash Kelly

A Vancouver artist digs into a centuries-old art form known as automata which uses complex design and intricate mechanics to bring whimsical characters and stories to life.

Surrey residents oppose new housing development at Coyote Creek golf course

Approximately 100 people have signed a petition to fight a new proposed residential development on a portion of Surrey's Eagle Quest Coyote Creek golf course.

Stanley Park targets invaders with weekend weed pull

According to the Stanley Park Ecological Society, the park has over 97 invasive species which affects a third of its land.

B.C. small farms are booming, despite fickle buyers and extreme weather

by Yvette Brend

Wind slammed a tree into Paul Dumais’ chicken coop this week while he was collecting eggs inside sending a shudder through the walls of the shack south of Quesnel B.C. -- but all survived.

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Mission bridge

by Gian-Paolo Mendoza

Mission RCMP said the rider was merging southbound onto the bridge when he collided with another vehicle around 6:45 p.m.

Descendants of historical Métis leaders graduate UBC side by side after unexpected meeting

by Maryse Zeidler

Mark Stevens was taking part in a routine icebreaker exercise with a fellow UBC law school student when he realized he had made an unexpected historical connection.

Smoke from fire at Delta recycling facility seen across Metro Vancouver

Delta Fire said the black smoke was caused by a large amount of plastic burning in the fire.

Andrew Scheer elected new Conservative leader

by Kathleen Harris

Saskatchewan MP Andrew Scheer has been elected the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, earning enough down-ballot support to overcome strong early numbers by presumptive front-runner Maxime Bernier at the convention in Toronto.

'We love you Makayla': Friends and family celebrate life of homicide victim

by Chad Pawson

While police have said little about the disappearance of Makayla Chang and the discovery of her body, friends and family gathered in Nanaimo on Saturday to remember the 16-year-old.

Thursday May 25, 2017

Video Recreating a major earthquake to help B.C. plan for the big one

Johanna Wagstaffe goes to UBC where they recreate the Japan earthquake to study impact

Police watchdog called after woman found deceased in Oak Bay, B.C.

Oak Bay police say its officers may have talked to the victim the Friday night before she was discovered Saturday morning around 9:30 a.m. PT near Bowker Creek and Bee Street in Victoria.

Recap Whitecaps miss last-second penalty, fall to visiting United

by Jim Morris

The Vancouver Whitecaps had the majority of the scoring chances but it was D.C. United who had the only goal for a 1-0 Major League Soccer victory Saturday.

SkyTrain car evacuated after filling with unknown smoke

A SkyTrain car in Surrey, B.C., was evacuated Saturday afternoon after it filled with smoke from an unidentified source.

Supreme Court jury finds man guilty of smuggling Tamil migrants to Canada

A prosecutor says a man accused of bringing hundreds of Tamil migrants into Canada illegally in a dilapidated cargo ship nearly seven years ago has been found guilty.

Victoria playground opens at site of former tent city

by Clare Hennig

A year ago, the green lawn next to Victoria's provincial courthouse was a homeless camp, but now, where the tents once stood, there are swing sets and climbing structures.

B.C. is using taxpayer money to outlast plaintiffs in health care trial, critic claims

by Geordon Omand

But the federal government is blaming the delay on the plaintiffs.

Good Samaritan allegedly beaten, robbed after suspects ask for help

The victim was left with minor injuries.

Check your pantry: more flour brands added to national flour recall list

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added more brands to its recall list of flour and flour-based products, over further fears of E. coli contamination.

Girl Guides of Penticton confront city council over litter

by Clare Hennig

The Girl Guides in Penticton don’t just hand out cookies; they are on a mission to keep Penticton’s shoreline clean and have taken the issue to city hall.

Loss of Coast Guard dive team has critics concerned

by Matt Meuse

"The Liberals do not seem to be learning from their past mistakes of making that cut," said an NDP MP.

Anti-Muslim slurs lead to triple stabbing on Portland train

A man fatally stabbed two passengers aboard a Portland, Ore., commuter train after they tried to stop him from harassing two young women who appeared to be Muslim, police said on Saturday.

FROM THE ARCHIVES 'He botched it': how Vander Zalm's labour laws led to one of B.C.'s largest general strikes

by Maryse Zeidler

Thirty years ago, nearly 300,000 workers across British Columbia walked off the job as part of a general strike against new labour legislation. It was a sweeping show of protest one expert says is unlikely to ever happen again.

Guatemalan researcher urges speedy resolve to missing and murdered women cold cases

A Guatemalan researcher who has dedicated his life to finding justice for the victims of Guatemala's civil war, says delays in Canada's inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women could have consequences.

Success of medical-grade heroin in Europe prompts calls for treatment in Vancouver

An international panel of researchers convened in downtown Vancouver to discuss latest research regarding the use of medical-grade heroin for treating addiction.

Muslims in B.C. dig in for long haul as Ramadan begins during the longest days of the year

by Maryse Zeidler

The month-long fasting period known as Ramadan begins this morning, affecting millions of Muslims around the world and thousands across British Columbia.

Enthusiasm and love of sport needed to coach amateur athletes says former Olympian

Jason Dorland writes about radically changing the way we think and coach amateur sport to keep kids interested and away from yelling adults who use anger as a way to motive.

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

by Peter Scobie

The week that was in British Columbia — in photos.

New Westminster police warn of deadly unknown drug in the city

Police said one person is dead and another is in critical condition, after they bought pills from the same street level drug dealer.

Fire at Delta Manor Education Centre damages gymnasium

Salvage teams are working to get the gymnasium ready for a church service on Sunday morning.

Ojibway entrepreneur Patrice Mousseau wins big boost for her small business

Patrice Mousseau was one of 25 women to receive interest free loans for her product, Satya Organic Skin Care. She made the balm in her crock pot to treat her daughter's eczema and didn't want to use steroid cortisone cream.

'Steady stream of garbage' left at Cultus Lake after long weekend

by Cherise Seucharan

Popular outdoor attractions in BC are being left covered in trash by campers.

Formal governing arrangement 'very close,' says B.C. Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver

B.C. Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver says his party is "very, very close" to announcing a more formal governing arrangement, following the final results of the election earlier this week.

Donald Trump's proposed earthquake early warning budget cut could impact B.C.

Seismology experts and some local leaders say the cuts would be the end of the project.

Fraser Valley realtors warned of illegal practice around foreign money

by Karin Larsen

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board has issued an alert to its member realtors, warning about accepting property purchase money from overseas into their private bank accounts.

Downtown Eastside charitable non-profit facing eviction

by Brenna Rose

A charitable non-profit agency, supporting residents on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside for the last 16 years, is being forced to find another location to operate, after receiving an eviction notice in April.

Conservative leadership camps scramble for final votes amid ballot snags

by Janyce McGregor

Dianne Watts may pack more than a change of clothes when she heads to Toronto for the Conservative leadership convention Saturday. Because of issues with the mail-in ballots, the B.C. MP may hand-deliver some votes as well. But are the reported problems significant enough to affect the outcome?

24-hour movie marathon returns to Vancouver this Saturday

by Clare Hennig

Vancouver's Cinematheque 24-hour movie marathon is back on Saturday, and, after a two-year hiatus, is once again calling the bluff of cinephiles across the city.

2 supervised injection sites approved for Surrey

by Karin Larsen

Health Canada has approved two supervised injection sites in Surrey.

'Most dangerous situation I've ever seen': B.C. hot springs closed over food-habituated bears

by Rhianna Schmunk

Bears have grown accustomed to eating food discarded by people at a popular recreation spot northwest of Pemberton.