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Egyptian asylum seekers decry 'Islamophobia' by Canada's border agency

Egyptian asylum seekers decry 'Islamophobia' by Canada's border agency

VANCOUVER — Attia Elserafy was expecting a second lease on life when he escaped Egypt with his family, landing in Vancouver in October 2018.
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'I chose to fast with Farhaan so he doesn't feel alone': How this 'interfaith' Metro Vancouver couple observes Ramadan

'I chose to fast with Farhaan so he doesn't feel alone': How this 'interfaith' Metro Vancouver couple observes Ramadan

"I developed a crush on him but I closed that door due to our religious differences, so I crushed in silence for three years."
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B.C. to spend billions on plan to build more homes to ease housing crisis

B.C. to spend billions on plan to build more homes to ease housing crisis

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government will invest billions of dollars to ease a housing "crisis that is touching people in every corner of the province," Premier David Eby said.
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‘We stand against hate’: B.C. politicians condemn violence against drag performers

‘We stand against hate’: B.C. politicians condemn violence against drag performers

"It seems so ridiculous that anyone would have a problem with that," said Vancouver West-End MLA Spencer Chandra-Herbert, who brought forward a motion to support the performers and condemn violence against them.
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NASA, CSA name Jeremy Hansen to be first Canadian to encircle the moon

NASA, CSA name Jeremy Hansen to be first Canadian to encircle the moon

HOUSTON — A square-jawed fighter pilot from southwestern Ontario donned the mantle of Canada's newest space hero Monday as his country joined the United States in a bid to usher in a new era of daring global adventures beyond the moon and the stars.
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This jaw-dropping spot is known as the 'Little Hawaii' of B.C. These pictures show why

This jaw-dropping spot is known as the 'Little Hawaii' of B.C. These pictures show why

While it doesn't have palm trees, the aquamarine waters are perfect for a summer splash.
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Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence

Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence

OTTAWA — The Health Standards Organization has released a new set of guidelines to help hospital workers manage children's pain — particularly for those who can't communicate when they're hurt.
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'Insane amounts of hail': Metro Vancouverites share snaps of freak hailstorms

'Insane amounts of hail': Metro Vancouverites share snaps of freak hailstorms

"This is hail so, technically, we don't have to shovel it right?"
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Rob Shaw: With BC Ferries on the rocks, NDP government scrambles to right the ship

Rob Shaw: With BC Ferries on the rocks, NDP government scrambles to right the ship

The chair and CEO who addressed ICBC under John Horgan now has BC Ferries to fix under David Eby
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Transit-oriented development part of addressing regional affordability

Transit-oriented development part of addressing regional affordability

The province, Translink and developers are investing to densify and diversify transportation hubs
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