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B.C. chief coroner Lisa Lapointe retiring, sad about lack of sway on overdose policy

B.C. chief coroner Lisa Lapointe retiring, sad about lack of sway on overdose policy

Lisa Lapointe said she had the honour of serving the people of B.C. for the past 30 years, including holding positions at the coroners service, corrections branch and the civil forfeiture office.
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B.C. man who stabbed brother 36 times to serve a decade in jail

B.C. man who stabbed brother 36 times to serve a decade in jail

Jacob Cook was earlier convicted of manslaughter after he stabbed his older brother to death at the family home in Langley, B.C.
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shíshálh Nation byelection set for February

shíshálh Nation byelection set for February

Postponed byelection rescheduled
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No charges for animal rights activists who blocked BC SPCA gala

No charges for animal rights activists who blocked BC SPCA gala

The incident occurred Oct. 21, 2023, at a Vancouver hotel, when three people blocked the entrance to the banquet hall.
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Powell River mayor, residents check prospective building height

Powell River mayor, residents check prospective building height

Balloon test organized for potential rental development at Franklin and Alberta avenues
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Transit Police says Surrey SkyTrain death an accident

Transit Police says Surrey SkyTrain death an accident

It appears a 41-year-old man accidentally fell into the guideway as a train entered the station last month.
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Let’s Talk Trash: Go old school with plastic-free holiday

Let’s Talk Trash: Go old school with plastic-free holiday

It takes a little planning but adds a lot of class
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B.C. consumers tightening wallets in tough retail climate

B.C. consumers tightening wallets in tough retail climate

Analysts expect shoppers to continue to be frugal through 2024 as inflation, higher rates hit personal pocketbooks.
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In memoriam: Anne Drader

In memoriam: Anne Drader

March 23, 1924 - November 03, 2023
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Tax reporting law faces opposition from B.C. lawyers

Tax reporting law faces opposition from B.C. lawyers

The Law Society of BC is part of a pending constitutional challenge against amendments to the Income Tax Act; lawyers charge that new reporting requirements infringe on charter rights of solicitor-client privilege.
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