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Girlfriend can keep ex’s Cartier, Burberry gifts, B.C. tribunal rules

Girlfriend can keep ex’s Cartier, Burberry gifts, B.C. tribunal rules

The boyfriend sought over $4,900, claiming his ex had stolen a ring, dresses and shoes from him.
‘We need more urgency’: B.C.’s new drug crisis minister

‘We need more urgency’: B.C.’s new drug crisis minister

The ‘dramatic increase in drug toxicity’ demands more response, says Jennifer Whiteside in a Tyee interview.
The growing toll of job injuries you can't see

The growing toll of job injuries you can't see

Unions say WorkSafeBC is failing to respond to the crisis of on-the-job trauma.
Most wildlife highway crossings too narrow, finds B.C. researchers

Most wildlife highway crossings too narrow, finds B.C. researchers

A B.C. study analyzing 120 wildlife bridges found most are too narrow, potentially leaving many species divided or dead on a highway
Watch: Port Moody swimmer's bone-chilling plunge puts positive spin of Tri-Cities snowfall

Watch: Port Moody swimmer's bone-chilling plunge puts positive spin of Tri-Cities snowfall

Lucas Fong's swim practice was cancelled. So, he took advantage of an opportunity to test his mental strength.
B.C.’s sub-zero weather electricity usage smashes BC Hydro record

B.C.’s sub-zero weather electricity usage smashes BC Hydro record

BC Hydro believes new records could be broken this week as electricity demand remains high.
Older Canadians look forward to family time but worry over finances and health, survey finds

Older Canadians look forward to family time but worry over finances and health, survey finds

As cost of living rise and provinces work to solve Canada's ongoing health-care crisis, many older Canadians raise concerns for growing older.
B.C. surgery volumes exceed pre-pandemic level

B.C. surgery volumes exceed pre-pandemic level

Waiting lists for surgeries have declined, compared with pre-pandemic
Photos: 10 best video games for the Nintendo Switch

Photos: 10 best video games for the Nintendo Switch

One thing is clear: Switch gamers err on the adventurous side.
Health workers attacked. Investigations bungled. Will this spur change?

Health workers attacked. Investigations bungled. Will this spur change?

Advocates hope WorkSafeBC’s $355,000 judgment against Northern Health leads to protections.