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B.C. lawyers warned about becoming 'tools' for crime

B.C. lawyers warned about becoming 'tools' for crime

In the past year alone, the law society has found or alleged misconduct by at least four lawyers.
B.C. recycling rates climb as more paper, plastic products recovered, says report

B.C. recycling rates climb as more paper, plastic products recovered, says report

Not-for-profit organization reports 83.3% recovery rate in 2024, up from 79.6% a year prior.
No tsunami risk for B.C. coast after Alaska earthquake

No tsunami risk for B.C. coast after Alaska earthquake

The earthquake struck about 80 kilometres south of Sand Point, Alaska, at 1:37 p.m.
Vancouver Airbnb operator rents downtown apartment 439 out of 489 days

Vancouver Airbnb operator rents downtown apartment 439 out of 489 days

Lawyer says panel’s refusal to renew short-term rental licence for client is punishment for ‘unusual lifestyle’
Hijacking a shock for Victoria Flying Club; man charged with terrorism offences

Hijacking a shock for Victoria Flying Club; man charged with terrorism offences

The president of the Victoria Flying Club says the RCMP has asked him to withhold most details of the incident while an investigation is underway.
Doctor recruitment campaign draws almost 780 applications from U.S.

Doctor recruitment campaign draws almost 780 applications from U.S.

Recruitment efforts included an ad campaign that launched in early June and targeted Washington, Oregon and select cities in California.
Assaulted, threatened and left bloody: B.C. couple alleges attack near Okanagan Lake

Assaulted, threatened and left bloody: B.C. couple alleges attack near Okanagan Lake

Police are investigating the alleged assault.
Canucks recruit bbno$ for 2025-26 schedule release

Canucks recruit bbno$ for 2025-26 schedule release

The Vancouver Canucks got a helping hand from a famous fan for an EA Sports-themed schedule release video.
Between two trees: Vancouver man maps more than 2,600 places to hang a hammock

Between two trees: Vancouver man maps more than 2,600 places to hang a hammock

He had the idea while hanging in a hammock.
Rob Shaw: NDP dodges accountability in B.C. woman's killing after provincial policies ignored

Rob Shaw: NDP dodges accountability in B.C. woman's killing after provincial policies ignored

The province is brushing off questions over Bailey McCourt’s fatal attack after B.C. prosecutors overlooked rules meant to prevent domestic killings