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Canadians behind Oscar-nominated residential school doc 'Sugarcane' hope to ‘illuminate the truth’

Canadians behind Oscar-nominated residential school doc 'Sugarcane' hope to ‘illuminate the truth’

Ed Archie NoiseCat says he's excited his son Julian Brave NoiseCat's documentary about a residential school in Canada has been nominated for an Oscar — and he hopes the recognition will bring more awareness about the abuses committed there.
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qathet School District student wins Pink Shirt Day contest

qathet School District student wins Pink Shirt Day contest

Your story matters logo hits mark for celebrating diversity
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Man charged with murder in B.C. shooting that left one dead, another injured

Man charged with murder in B.C. shooting that left one dead, another injured

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder in a shooting in British Columbia's northeast that left one person dead and another injured.
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BASE jumper rescued from Stawamus Chief cliffside

BASE jumper rescued from Stawamus Chief cliffside

Squamish Search and Rescue (SAR) say a woman was stuck hanging 91 metres below the First Peak of the Stawamus Chief on Jan. 22.
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Man accused of killing mother was in psychotic state, psychiatrist testifies

Man accused of killing mother was in psychotic state, psychiatrist testifies

Dr. Andriy Kolchak testified that after interviewing Ryan Elder in custody and reviewing other evidence, he concluded Elder was not able to recognize the “wrongfulness” of his actions
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Advocate tells B.C. inquest that home-share providers are burnt out, need better pay

Advocate tells B.C. inquest that home-share providers are burnt out, need better pay

BURNABY, B.C. — The independent advocate in charge of helping adults with developmental disabilities navigate B.C. government supports says his office often hears about home-share providers who are exhausted and constantly in "crisis mode.
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B.C. union leader says 'high probability' of dispute in public sector contract talks

B.C. union leader says 'high probability' of dispute in public sector contract talks

The initial round of talks, now underway, cover a contract expiring on March 31 for more than 34,000 BCGEU member.
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Fewer black bears killed by conservation officers in B.C. last year

Fewer black bears killed by conservation officers in B.C. last year

VICTORIA — There were 303 black bears killed by conservation officers in British Columbia last year, a low not seen since predator statistics were first published online in 2011.
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Couple wants accessibility in qathet to be a priority

Couple wants accessibility in qathet to be a priority

Infrastructure that meets a variety of mobility and impairment needs improves everyone's experience, say advocates
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Nearly 500 B.C. residents received an organ transplant in 2024

Nearly 500 B.C. residents received an organ transplant in 2024

VANCOUVER — Health authorities in British Columbia say nearly 500 people in the province received a life-saving organ transplant last year.
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