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B.C. ends consumer carbon tax after marathon debate in legislature

B.C. ends consumer carbon tax after marathon debate in legislature

British Columbia drivers are looking at the gas pumps for a sign of tax relief after the early-morning approval of legislation ending the carbon tax after 17 years.
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Police investigate 'suspicious' fires in three Langley, B.C., homes

Police investigate 'suspicious' fires in three Langley, B.C., homes

LANGLEY, B.C. — Mounties in Langley, B.C., say they are investigating three separate house fires that broke out early Tuesday. Police say fire crews were first called at 3:15 a.m. to a fire in a home in the 19900 block of 76 Ave.
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First week of April weather in qathet a mix of sunshine/cloud

First week of April weather in qathet a mix of sunshine/cloud

Temperature slowly warming up, but still chilly at night
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Downtown Eastside stabbing case going to preliminary hearing

Downtown Eastside stabbing case going to preliminary hearing

Ricky Martinez was fatally stabbed in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on Sept. 28, 2023.
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'Missed opportunity': Rejection of bid for fifth new vessel disappoints BC Ferries

'Missed opportunity': Rejection of bid for fifth new vessel disappoints BC Ferries

BC Ferries' chief executive said Monday he is "at odds" with a regulator's decision to approve four new vessels instead of the five it had requested, calling it "a missed opportunity" to ensure reliable service in the future.
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B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

British Columbia is reviewing health authority spending to ensure resources go to "critical patient services" and to minimize wasteful administrative costs.
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Vancouver cabbie killing accused selects jury trial

Vancouver cabbie killing accused selects jury trial

The Vancouver Police Department said Aden Jimale Hersi was assaulted by a passenger in August 2022.
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Mom forgives B.C. teen who stabbed son, left him in care for life

Mom forgives B.C. teen who stabbed son, left him in care for life

Ezekiel Ezekiel Okumu pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Oct. 16, 2024 in Vancouver Provincial Court.
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150kg meth seizures at Vancouver airport, bound for Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand

150kg meth seizures at Vancouver airport, bound for Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand

VANCOUVER — Border officers have announced the seizure of almost 150 kilograms of methamphetamine bound for export at Vancouver International Airport, with some of the drugs disguised as gifts or masked with vinegar and pepper to hide their smell.
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'We are not for sale': Michael Bublé sets patriotic tone at Junos as artists boast of Canadian pride

'We are not for sale': Michael Bublé sets patriotic tone at Junos as artists boast of Canadian pride

"We are the greatest nation on Earth," Junos host Michael Bublé said during his opening monologue. "And we are not for sale."
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