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Mental disorder verdict possible in Vancouver B&E, attempted murder case

Mental disorder verdict possible in Vancouver B&E, attempted murder case

A judge ordered a psychiatric assessment of Cordell Beau Theaker on Aug. 16.
B.C. nurse who stole narcotics suspended one year

B.C. nurse who stole narcotics suspended one year

The nurse ordered and removed "a notable amount of narcotics" from the workplace in spring 2020, found the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives.
Mental disorder may be at root of B.C. Supreme Court stabbing

Mental disorder may be at root of B.C. Supreme Court stabbing

"She was psychotic," psychiatrist Dr. Garen Gharakhanian said. "She felt justified in what she did."
The most popular home type in each Canadian province

The most popular home type in each Canadian province

Canada is a diverse country made up of numerous provinces.
New stamp honours Canada's 'workhorse in the air'

New stamp honours Canada's 'workhorse in the air'

A Canada Post stamp commemorating the Beaver — renowned as a bush plane and named one of Canada’s top engineering achievements of the 20th century — was unveiled at the Viking Air hangar
Opinion: Our moon has been slowly drifting away from Earth over the past 2.5 billion years

Opinion: Our moon has been slowly drifting away from Earth over the past 2.5 billion years

Scientists have uncovered the long-term history of our receding moon. And it’s not from studying the moon itself, but from reading signals in ancient layers of rock on Earth.
Opinion: Despite its long history of wildfires, Canada still doesn't know how to live with them

Opinion: Despite its long history of wildfires, Canada still doesn't know how to live with them

The wildfires of the past were as fierce, deadly and eerily similar to the ones we have today. And we have yet to learn to live with them.
Man fends off North Vancouver black bear with coffee mug

Man fends off North Vancouver black bear with coffee mug

It's extremely rare for bears to come that close, conservation officers say, and "that behaviour will not be tolerated."
Man who spat on police officer following Cactus Club fight gets probation

Man who spat on police officer following Cactus Club fight gets probation

Sahil Rishi fought with a Cactus Club patron in January 2021. After being escorted out, he began spitting at police officers.
Politicized B.C. police unions 'quite problematic' for democracy, experts warn

Politicized B.C. police unions 'quite problematic' for democracy, experts warn

Criminology and political science professors explain why police endorsements of candidates is an "an uncomfortable place to be."