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'This time it was me': Vancouver woman wins $1-million Lotto Max prize

'This time it was me': Vancouver woman wins $1-million Lotto Max prize

“When I saw the $1 million on the screen I was shocked," said the winner.
August conditions will see new fire starts, growth: BC Wildfire Service

August conditions will see new fire starts, growth: BC Wildfire Service

A total of 1,439 wildfires have started since the 2021 wildfire season began.
UVic faculty, students call for COVID-19 vaccine requirement

UVic faculty, students call for COVID-19 vaccine requirement

The president of the UVic Faculty Association says most classes won’t have physical distancing in September, and some can include as many as 300 students.
Weather stalls significant growth at White Rock Lake fire: BC Wildfire Service

Weather stalls significant growth at White Rock Lake fire: BC Wildfire Service

VERNON, B.C.
White Rock Lake wildfire pushes toward Okanagan Lake in B.C. Interior: Fire service

White Rock Lake wildfire pushes toward Okanagan Lake in B.C. Interior: Fire service

VERNON, B.C.
Man dead after what appears to be targeted shooting, say RCMP in Richmond, B.C.

Man dead after what appears to be targeted shooting, say RCMP in Richmond, B.C.

RICHMOND, B.C. — Police in British Columbia's Lower Mainland say a man is dead after what appears to be a targeted shooting. Richmond RCMP say officers responded to a public report of an unresponsive man found in a ditch shortly after 9:30 a.m.
Man runs from British Columbia to Ontario to raise funds for young cancer patients

Man runs from British Columbia to Ontario to raise funds for young cancer patients

Rick Fall spent every day of the last three and a half months running roughly the equivalent of a full marathon as he trekked from British Columbia to Ontario.
Should B.C. implement a domestic vaccine passport program?

Should B.C. implement a domestic vaccine passport program?

Premier François Legault announce Quebec will implement a vaccine passport system after a surge in COVID-19 cases
Jewish worker alleges she faced ‘Heil Hitler’ chants at Kamloops McDonald’s

Jewish worker alleges she faced ‘Heil Hitler’ chants at Kamloops McDonald’s

WorkSafeBC dismissed employee’s complaint about being fired for reporting working conditions.
Vancouver pot promoter charged in SEC securities fraud probe

Vancouver pot promoter charged in SEC securities fraud probe

Avtar Dhillon is accused of having set up shell companies for the purpose of concealing shares sales of two of his companies.