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Six years for man guilty of Metro Vancouver, Ontario gun charges

Six years for man guilty of Metro Vancouver, Ontario gun charges

"I'm tired of getting shot. I'm tired of getting stabbed," said Travis Bell in court, adding, "I just want to be there for my kids."
Volunteer team of B.C. veterans using chainsaws to prevent wildfires

Volunteer team of B.C. veterans using chainsaws to prevent wildfires

From wildfire recovery in Lytton to flood cleanup in the Fraser Valley, this team hopes people will consider mitigation before disaster hits.
Opinion: Canadian young adults who live alone are more likely to struggle with unaffordable housing, study finds

Opinion: Canadian young adults who live alone are more likely to struggle with unaffordable housing, study finds

Young adults are among the groups most adversely affected by the housing crisis. Foreign-born young adults, in particular, are disproportionately more likely to live in unaffordable housing.
Alleged B.C. drug traffickers plead not guilty, going to trial

Alleged B.C. drug traffickers plead not guilty, going to trial

Six men face charges of conspiracy, possession and trafficking following drug cases in Vancouver, Maple Ridge and Vernon.
More than half of Canadians infected with COVID-19 by summer 2022, finds StatCan

More than half of Canadians infected with COVID-19 by summer 2022, finds StatCan

The findings come as researchers look to uncover the origin of the pandemic and catch potentially serious mutations in immuno-compromised people and wild animals.
B.C. anti-fracking group ramps up campaign amid LNG project approval

B.C. anti-fracking group ramps up campaign amid LNG project approval

More than 30 banners and thousands of posters calling for an end to fracking were hung in communities across B.C.
B.C. plans family law changes to decide who gets the pets when couples split

B.C. plans family law changes to decide who gets the pets when couples split

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government introduced legislation Monday that looks to ensure family custody battles over animals can become more pet-friendly. The important role pets play in families will now be considered in amendments to B.C.
Grocery money, clean tech tax breaks expected in federal budget Tuesday

Grocery money, clean tech tax breaks expected in federal budget Tuesday

Canada's most recent Food Price Report predicted grocery bills for a family of four will be about $1,065 more this year.
Bowen Island Garden Club gets out their gloves

Bowen Island Garden Club gets out their gloves

The local Garden Club has plenty planned for both the Spring season and the year ahead
B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination

B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination

India’s caste system dividing Hindus was officially abolished in 1950, but the social hierarchy still pervades many aspects of life there.