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Red Cross asking B.C. residents to support earthquake relief efforts

Red Cross asking B.C. residents to support earthquake relief efforts

Donated dollars to disaster victims in Turkey, Syria matched by federal government
Safety alert: Canada-wide recall for Kirkland Extra Strength Acetaminophen Tablets

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall for Kirkland Extra Strength Acetaminophen Tablets

Report any side effects from the use of the recalled product to Health Canada.
'Hero' puppy dies after warning B.C. couple of house fire

'Hero' puppy dies after warning B.C. couple of house fire

Nina Rose and Allan Lawrence escaped an early morning Sechelt fire with two of their dogs, their cat and their lives. Their two puppies, however, perished in the fire. Now, the couple is left with their grief and the task of rebuilding their lives.
Brain injury from abuse puts women at risk in court

Brain injury from abuse puts women at risk in court

A study from British Columbia researchers sheds new light on how women surviving intimate partner violence are discriminated against in the legal system.
Canada confirms protections for marine protected areas but shipping pollution isn’t included

Canada confirms protections for marine protected areas but shipping pollution isn’t included

Canada formalized its minimum protection standards for marine protected areas on Wednesday at a global ocean conservation summit in Vancouver.
MAID popular among British Columbians, poll and data show

MAID popular among British Columbians, poll and data show

With appropriate safeguards, British Columbians appear to be accepting of medical assistance in dying. More than 2,000 B.C. residents chose to die with a doctor in 2021.
At a 'loss for words': B.C. photographer captures breaching whales near Stanley Park

At a 'loss for words': B.C. photographer captures breaching whales near Stanley Park

The orcas stayed in the Burrard Inlet for about 30 minutes before carrying on.
'Do not approach': Armed, dangerous man with 'ties' to Vancouver wanted for murder

'Do not approach': Armed, dangerous man with 'ties' to Vancouver wanted for murder

An Edmonton woman's remains were found inside a burnt vehicle in September 2021.
B.C. government lawyers threaten job action over NDP unionization bill

B.C. government lawyers threaten job action over NDP unionization bill

The BC Government Lawyers Association's 350 members voted 97.1 per cent for job action.
One in five B.C. residents can't cover an unexpected $500 bill, poll shows

One in five B.C. residents can't cover an unexpected $500 bill, poll shows

Almost half of British Columbians surveyed reported being very concerned with their ability to afford housing or rent.