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Disruptive actions like blocking highways are needed to pressure the provincial government on climate, Save Old Growth protester says

Disruptive actions like blocking highways are needed to pressure the provincial government on climate, Save Old Growth protester says

As he saw Premier John Horgan fail to keep promises to protect old-growth forests, North Van resident Ben Holt joined the group to bring more attention to the issue
Suspected driver, second person, arrested following deadly hit-and-run in Vancouver

Suspected driver, second person, arrested following deadly hit-and-run in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Police say they have made an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood.
Delayed snowmelt, rain, impending heat make flood predictions challenging in B.C.

Delayed snowmelt, rain, impending heat make flood predictions challenging in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Residents of British Columbia's southern Interior are keeping a careful watch on the weather as showers or heavier downpours could cause damaging floods from runoff-swollen rivers.
B.C. keeping vaccine mandates for public servants, health-care workers

B.C. keeping vaccine mandates for public servants, health-care workers

B.C. health minister sees need to maintain vaccine mandate to protect both public and workers.
Appeal hearing begins for Oak Bay dad convicted of killing daughters

Appeal hearing begins for Oak Bay dad convicted of killing daughters

Four-day hearing for Andrew Berry's appeal of his conviction. He was found guilty of second-degree murder in the deaths of his two daughters.
B.C. urges preparedness and strategy to fight extreme climate events

B.C. urges preparedness and strategy to fight extreme climate events

VANCOUVER — A combination of 18 years of preparation, resourceful adaptation and a stroke of luck helped a small British Columbia community avoid being overrun by an aggressive wildfire last August, says its mayor.
'Night and day': Vancouver woman flies to another province to get a passport

'Night and day': Vancouver woman flies to another province to get a passport

"It was impossible to get it in Vancouver without camping out at 7 [p.m.] the night before or paying $300 [to $1000]," said the B.C. resident.
Cullen report heavy on references to Richmond casino cash provider

Cullen report heavy on references to Richmond casino cash provider

Paul King Jin is prominently featured in the gambling and real estate sections of the Cullen Commission's report on money laundering in B.C.
Burnaby pipeline protester sentenced to 60 days in jail

Burnaby pipeline protester sentenced to 60 days in jail

"I did it for the orcas primarily," said a man convicted of breaching a Trans Mountain injunction.
West Van MP highlights federal plan for single-use plastics ban

West Van MP highlights federal plan for single-use plastics ban

The ban on manufacture and import of the plastics comes into effect in December 2022 with the ban on sale a year later.