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Photos: Vancouver lights candles for Tiananmen Square Massacre

Photos: Vancouver lights candles for Tiananmen Square Massacre

A new wave of Hong Kong immigrants escaping Beijing's authoritarian grasp on that city plus Canada's response to alleged electoral interference by the PRC has increased importance in marking the Tiananmen Square Massacre, organizers say.
Video: Green fireball shooting across the sky captured by B.C. man

Video: Green fireball shooting across the sky captured by B.C. man

A man captured a stunning green fireball in the sky during a Saturday night drive.
Safety alert: Canada-wide recall for facial product due to chemical hazard

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall for facial product due to chemical hazard

It has a chemical hazard that is banned for skin cosmetics in Canada.
'Her little boy is forever without a mother': GoFundMe launched for Metro Vancouver woman killed in Australia

'Her little boy is forever without a mother': GoFundMe launched for Metro Vancouver woman killed in Australia

Her estranged partner was found at the residence after her death.
Vancouver ex-TV host police assault case dismissed

Vancouver ex-TV host police assault case dismissed

Marrett Green was discharged following a preliminary inquiry, held to see if enough evidence exists to go to trial.
Vancouver businessman issued 14-year ban from securities market

Vancouver businessman issued 14-year ban from securities market

Vancouver and West Vancouver businessmen temporarily prohibited from work in the securities and derivatives markets after making misrepresentations linked to Bridgemark consulting case.
No-motor race to Alaska begins, with $10,000 and steak knives on the line

No-motor race to Alaska begins, with $10,000 and steak knives on the line

The race's first stop is Victoria Harbour — you can see the boats at the docks in front of the Empress on Wednesday, before contestants depart for Alaska at noon on Thursday.
Health Canada rejects Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club request for exemption

Health Canada rejects Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club request for exemption

The club had asked Health Canada to exempt it from the Cannabis Act, which sets a 10-milligram THC limit per edible and prohibits storefront sales of medical cannabis
UVic convocation includes honorary degrees for VANDU co-founder, arts trailblazer

UVic convocation includes honorary degrees for VANDU co-founder, arts trailblazer

The university will be awarding more than 3,900 degrees, diplomas and certificates to graduates in nine in-person ceremonies over the course of five days
'I will not bend': MP Jenny Kwan says she won't allow China to erase history

'I will not bend': MP Jenny Kwan says she won't allow China to erase history

The briefing with Canada's spy agency, warning Jenny Kwan that she is a target of foreign interference by China, took roughly an hour. It took less than a second, she says, for her to decide that she wouldn't let Beijing weaken her resolve.