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Totem returned to carver's granddaughter through West Coast Trail connection

Totem returned to carver's granddaughter through West Coast Trail connection

Sonj Bunwait had stumbled across the three-foot pole more than a decade ago in North Vancouver while preparing a house for demolition.
Drug coverage to be discontinued for Langford girl with fatal condition

Drug coverage to be discontinued for Langford girl with fatal condition

The drug, which costs about $1 million a year, is intended to slow the decline in patients’ ability to walk and talk until they reach the end stage of the disease.
Almost half of B.C. tenants skimping on groceries to afford rent, says survey

Almost half of B.C. tenants skimping on groceries to afford rent, says survey

But Royal LePage report says renters may benefit from improving market conditions
Opinion: Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

Opinion: Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

Wildfire smoke doesn't just darken the skies — it harms the brain, especially in those most vulnerable.
Someone calls 911 for you. Can you refuse care?

Someone calls 911 for you. Can you refuse care?

A B.C. paramedic at risk of losing her licence believes she respected a patient's choice, but the patient's family disagrees.
Photos: Entire private island off B.C. coast selling for $6 million

Photos: Entire private island off B.C. coast selling for $6 million

It includes two houses...but you'll need to supply the boat.
Most Canadian grocers flunk seafood transparency test, finds report

Most Canadian grocers flunk seafood transparency test, finds report

A new watchdog report found almost all major Canadian food retailers are failing to openly report the risks of environmental and human rights abuses in their seafood supply chains.
Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

Some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn't go far enough.
Remains found in B.C. Interior identified as woman who went missing in 2017

Remains found in B.C. Interior identified as woman who went missing in 2017

Mounties in British Columbia's Interior say human remains found last month have been confirmed as being a woman who went missing near Sicamous nearly eight years ago.
B.C. government won't fund drug for rare disease for nine-year-old girl

B.C. government won't fund drug for rare disease for nine-year-old girl

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will no longer fund an expensive drug for a nine-year-old girl who has a rare and terminal condition.