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'Glitch' causes delay in booking COVID boosters for B.C. kids

'Glitch' causes delay in booking COVID boosters for B.C. kids

Ministry of Health says invitations to book third doses are now flowing to "all eligible children" in the five-to-11 age group.
Wedding ring found in B.C. channel returned to couple 17 years after it was lost

Wedding ring found in B.C. channel returned to couple 17 years after it was lost

The couple is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year.
Drivers told to prepare before hitting the highways on long weekend

Drivers told to prepare before hitting the highways on long weekend

Always be prepared to be caught in traffic.
B.C.'s 2022 wildfire season under budget with few human-caused fires

B.C.'s 2022 wildfire season under budget with few human-caused fires

BC Wildfire Service has spent $223 million of the $350 million allocated in the budget this year, as wildfire season ramps down.
Remembering peer advocate Paige Phillips, who lost her life to toxic drugs

Remembering peer advocate Paige Phillips, who lost her life to toxic drugs

‘She was never afraid to speak her wisdom,’ a friend recalls.
Opinion: Kindergarten transitions can be eased by supporting kids' social and emotional needs

Opinion: Kindergarten transitions can be eased by supporting kids' social and emotional needs

Parents and caregivers are vital partners in education, and together, educators and families can ease back-to-school jitters and help make this an exciting and positive transition for children.
Hackers stole CERB benefits of at least 12,700 Canadians, alleges class-action lawsuit

Hackers stole CERB benefits of at least 12,700 Canadians, alleges class-action lawsuit

A retired police officer from B.C. is leading the class action lawsuit against the Government of Canada after he claims he was among thousands of Canadians victimized by hackers
Video: Close encounter with orcas delights Quadra Island visitor

Video: Close encounter with orcas delights Quadra Island visitor

Callum Macnab of Victoria was standing in the water but scrambled out when four orcas swam by within metres of him.
B.C. gas prices are falling, but will it last?

B.C. gas prices are falling, but will it last?

In Metro Vancouver, gas prices are expected to drop further over the Labour Day weekend, but one expert warns that trend could signal an economic downturn and could spike again by the end of the year.
B.C. couple denied vet bill claim after dog got sick from Christmas market treat

B.C. couple denied vet bill claim after dog got sick from Christmas market treat

A couple said their dog fell ill and was diagnosed with bone fragments in its small intestine after eating a dog treat bought at the Vancouver Christmas Market.