Chilliwack, B.C., homeless camp residents get trespass notice

Residents of a homeless camp in Chilliwack, B.C., have been handed a notice of trespass — despite their claims they have nowhere else to go.

Human remains found at rural Salmon Arm property as multiple searches continue

by Rhianna Schmunk

RCMP have discovered human remains at a rural B.C. property between Salmon Arm and Vernon, on the same road that was the subject of a police warning earlier this month.

'I was never trained to do this,' Doctor recounts 10 years service at Vancouver refugee clinic

Family physician, Dr. Martina Scholtens, spent a decade serving refugee patients at a Vancouver clinic and shares her experiences in her new book, Your Heart is the Size of Your Fist.

Heritage hero strikes again, saves another Port Moody, B.C. home from demolition

by Cory Correia

Late Friday, hydro, cable, and city crews worked together to move a 1922 heritage house to its new lot.

New immigrant to Victoria, B.C., dies from injuries after being struck by SUV

Khushal Rana had just moved from India with his pregnant wife and child.

Evacuation order lifted in Fernie, days after deadly arena gas leak

On Sunday, officials announced that the evacuation order for 55 homes and businesses immediately around the Fernie Memorial Arena had been lifted. Meanwhile, a community memorial is being planned for the three men who died following an ammonia leak at the rink.

Recap Timbers wrest Western Conference title from Whitecaps with win

Darren Mattocks scored early in the second half to give the Portland Timbers a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday in their regular-season finale.

Recap Big 2nd period lifts Canucks to win over Red Wings

by Noah Trister

Sven Baertschi scored twice, and the Vancouver Canucks used a dominant second period to pull away for a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night.

FROM THE ARCHIVES 'You can't be what you can't see': 25 years later, female firefighters still few among men

by Maryse Zeidler

Firefighters say a lot has changed since women joined their ranks. But they also say more needs to be done so other women can see themselves in the profession.

RECIPE Lemon coriander marinated albacore tuna loin

Build your own seafood platter by using a simple marinade for locally sourced albacore tuna.

'This city wants a winner': Strong season has Vancouver Whitecaps playoff hopes high

by Matthew Black

'This is the opportunity for them to take over the city,' says ticket broker Kingsley Bailey. 'This city wants a winner and they are winning.'

Developers balk at proposed Metro Vancouver sewage fee hike

by Roshini Nair

The regional district is considering increasing a fee that developers pay to cover required sewage infrastructure in new developments.

B.C. crab and prawn fishermen dispute Port of Vancouver no-go zones

by Chad Pawson

The Port of Vancouver has introduced new regulations around access to the waters near Burrard Inlet. Fishermen who regularly drop traps for crabs and prawns in the area are worried they'll lose millions of dollars in harvest.

Vacant Shaughnessy mansion gutted in 3-alarm blaze overnight

by Gian-Paolo Mendoza

The fire engulfed a large mansion on Angus Drive early Sunday morning. Neighbours said the home had been vacant for several years.

One year from municipal elections, many longtime mayors still deciding futures

by Justin McElroy

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson is among those planning to run next year, but others don't want to commit just yet.

'Displacement is not beautiful': Critics slam real estate developer's art exhibition

by Maryse Zeidler

Vancouver's arts community is slamming a real estate developer for a public exhibition it has put on display that purports to support the very artists who are disparaging it.

Aftershock: Scientists drill deep beneath Pacific to study past quakes

by Bethany Lindsay

For geologists, developing the ability to predict earthquakes is something like finding the Holy Grail — there’s a chance it’s impossible, but it sure would be nice.

Burrard Bridge reconfiguration complete with heritage lighting and fewer vehicle lanes

by Ash Kelly

Commuters have one more major arterial route in and out of Vancouver's downtown corridor after construction and improvements wrap on 85-year-old bridge.

Oprah Winfrey and a host of celebrities attend 'B.C. Miracle Concert'

by Linda Givetash

Oprah Winfrey, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Jay Leno are in Vancouver to attend the David Foster Foundation's 30th annual Miracle Concert.

'Inclusive and understanding': Richmond library opens for children with autism

Children with autism now have their own library in the Lower Mainland where they can be themselves without fear of judgement or lack of accommodation.

'People live in arenas in Canada': Olympian who says ammonia ended coaching career calls for more checks

by Dirk Meissner

Karen Magnussen, who won a silver medal at the 1972 Olympics, says an ammonia leak at B.C. rink ended her coaching career in 2011.

B.C. ice rink where 3 people died remains closed due to safety concerns

Residents who were forced from their homes because of a deadly ammonia leak at an ice rink in Fernie, B.C., still don't know when an evacuation order will be lifted.

'If I wanted to live in Hollywood I would have moved there': B.C. movie shoots disrupt civic life

by Cathy Kearney

The Township of Langley touts itself as “one of the most film friendly municipalities in BC’s Lower Mainland,” but becoming a big hit with the film industry has also produced a new drama: conflict between those who want film shoots and those who don’t.

Lift ban on tarps on Surrey strip during heavy rain, says homeless advocate

by Clare Hennig

The rain has been pounding down all week and one community advocate in Surrey is appealing to the City to soften the rules and allow homeless people to use non-flame resistant tarps in the wet weather.

Interior B.C. needs better air quality monitoring during wildfires: Kamloops doctors

by Ash Kelly

A new report urges the province to develop emergency management plans for residents in smoky conditions, provide public spaces with filtered air and face masks.

'You can never go back, that was a golden era': Eric Metcalfe exhibition blends art with jazz

The influential artist is known for his abstract paintings and his work as a performance artist, which has earned him the Audain Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Visual Arts and a Governor General’s Award.

Discredited vaccine paper from UBC researchers highlights issue in retraction process, experts say

by Rhianna Schmunk

Canadian researchers say retraction should be 'instantaneous,' but note that's not always the case, and that flawed studies continue to live online.

'I've cleaned up here, there and everywhere,' says B.C. senior famous for picking up trash

If you drive around Williams Lake, B.C., you will likely spot Wilber Saunders picking up garbage along the side of the road.

'No pets allowed': B.C. group rallies for legislative change for renters

by Clare Hennig

Pets OK BC, a grassroots advocacy group, is trying to remove what it says are unfair restrictions on pet owners

Photos Need 100 ice buckets? Vancouver hotel sells off items before demolition

by Liam Britten

Hotel room essentials, a baby grand piano and even a complete bar set-up are all on sale at the Empire Landmark hotel in Vancouver. The now-shuttered hotel is liquidating thousands of items as the property prepares for redevelopment.

HQ2, eh? Amazon draws bids from Canadian cities to be online seller's other home

Amazon's announcement earlier this year that it is on the hunt for a second headquarters set off a flurry of interest from cities across the continent, eager to be the online giant's next home away from home. With the deadline to apply now passed, what Canadian cities followed through and threw their hats into the ring?

'A big emotional shot in the arm': G Day brings girls together in Burnaby, B.C.

At a time when stories of sexual harassment and abuse of women are daily news, an event was held in Burnaby, B.C., Friday to empower and celebrate girls as they transition from childhood to adolesence.

Breaking down the boot boom: Why are Blundstones so popular?

by Lukas Wall

Blundstone boots have exploded in popularity across the country in the past five years, but just how popular are they, and why?

'We should be in alignment': B.C. looks to shift date for Family Day

B.C. is the only province that celebrates Family Day on the second Monday of February, but that could change.

New Westminster's Army & Navy reopens as department stores struggle

by Tina Lovgreen

As department stores across the country close their doors, Army & Navy isn't calling it quits.

Weekend to bring another rainstorm to B.C.'s South Coast

Rainfall and wind warnings have been issued by Environment Canada for Saturday's forecasted storm.

Clinic brings opioid addiction treatment to Victoria suburbs

The new clinic will be first to provide opioid substitution therapy for residents of the rapidly growing West Shore communities.

'The tragedy should have been avoided': Life sentence for killer of Surrey teen

by Tanya Fletcher

Raymond Caissie has received an automatic life sentence with no parole for 17 years following his conviction for the second-degree murder of 17-year-old Serena Vermeersch in 2014.

1 in-patient facility, 7 women: new play touches on mental health with humorous twist

by Clare Hennig

Pamela Mala Sinha's new play puts a human face on trauma and even though it focuses on mental health, she says its humorous twists ensure it's far from depressing.

Live-in buyers offered Victoria condos at discount prices

As Vancouver council votes to limit condo presales to local residents, Crown corporation B.C. Housing is supporting a different approach by a Victoria developer.

New children's health centre opens in Vancouver

The Teck Acute Care Centre has a larger children's emergency department and an expanded neonatal unit.

Jagmeet Singh visits B.C. for first time as NDP leader

Singh spoke with Vancouver MP Jenny Kwan in Chinatown about issues like the opioid crsis, marijuana legalization and pipeline expansion projects.

B.C. woman's husband 1 of 4 people involved in her hit-and-run death

A British Columbia man whose wife was struck by a vehicle and killed nearly eight years ago has pleaded guilty to his part in her murder.

Victims identified in deadly Fernie arena gas leak

by Jaimie Kehler

The BC Coroners Service has identified the three men killed after an ammonia leak as 59-year-old Wayne Hornquist, 52-year-old Lloyd Smith of Fernie and 46-year-old Jason Podloski of Turner Valley, Alberta.

Langley RCMP investigate after woman found dead in dumpster fire

The woman's body was found around 6 a.m. PT in the 20100-block of the Langley Bypass, while the fire department was extinguishing a dumpster fire.

Man hit on Saanich sidewalk fighting for life in hospital

The community is working to support the pregnant wife and child of a 31-year-old man who recently moved to Canada from India.

B.C. man mistakenly declared dead back among the living

by Jaimie Kehler

A 65-year-old Kamloops, B.C., man has finally had his pension reinstated after a bureaucratic mix-up caused him to be officially declared dead.

Vancouver held day for Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson nobody knew about

by Justin McElroy

It's possible more than one eyebrow was raised after a tweet from Mayor Gregor Robertson Friday morning.

Murder charges approved against Prince Rupert, B.C. teenager

by Wil Fundal

Homicide investigators recommended charges after a man, 69, died, and another woman, also 69, sustained serious injuries.

Canucks' Erik Gudbranson suspended 1 game for hit from behind

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Erik Gudbranson has been suspended one game for his hit on Boston Bruins forward Frank Vatrano on Thursday.