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Rob Shaw: B.C. ships dirty American coal but NDP scoffs at leveraging it

Rob Shaw: B.C. ships dirty American coal but NDP scoffs at leveraging it

The province’s big opportunity to push back on Trump’s tariffs is being ignored for political reasons
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Ailing Pope Frances appoints new Archbishop of Vancouver

Ailing Pope Frances appoints new Archbishop of Vancouver

In accordance with church law, J. Michael Miller submitted his resignation on his 75th birthday in 2021 but had been asked to stay in office until his successor's arrival.
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Nanaimo man’s TikTok video may have convinced 2,000 Americans to visit

Nanaimo man’s TikTok video may have convinced 2,000 Americans to visit

Nanaimo’s Tod Maffin was so struck by how many Americans were supporting online calls for Canadians to boycott U.S. goods, he invited them for a visit.
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'Utter lack of remorse': Man sentenced for exploitation, sexual assault of teen sisters

'Utter lack of remorse': Man sentenced for exploitation, sexual assault of teen sisters

Peter John Hooper’s pattern of befriending vulnerable girls, using illicit drugs with them and sexually abusing them points to the need for a lengthy prison sentence to protect the public, the judge said.
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Liberal leadership debate kicks off with questions about threat posed by Trump

Liberal leadership debate kicks off with questions about threat posed by Trump

MONTREAL — He wasn't on the stage but U.S. President Donald Trump's shadow towered over the Liberal leadership race during Monday night's French-language debate.
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BC Lottery Corporation issues warning of 'sophisticated' scams

BC Lottery Corporation issues warning of 'sophisticated' scams

The scams imitate B.C. casinos and trick individuals into providing their financial details on illegitimate websites.
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Environment Canada warns winds on Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver may cause damage

Environment Canada warns winds on Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver may cause damage

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for large sections of Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver as a low pressure centre approaches the coast.
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B.C. Opposition law critic defies Rustad's request to delete 'zero graves' comment

B.C. Opposition law critic defies Rustad's request to delete 'zero graves' comment

The B.C. Conservatives' attorney general critic is defying Opposition Leader John Rustad's request to take down a social-media post saying there are “zero” confirmed child burial sites at the former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
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B.C. boat-towing company wins $412K in trademark dispute with U.S. rival

B.C. boat-towing company wins $412K in trademark dispute with U.S. rival

Canada's C-Tow was awarded the legal fees after winning trademark case against the 'confusingly similar' named U.S. company Sea Tow
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'We have not made any recent changes': Google looks to update B.C.'s 'state park' label on maps

'We have not made any recent changes': Google looks to update B.C.'s 'state park' label on maps

Provincial parks around Metro Vancouver have been labelled a 'state park' on Google Maps.
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