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Inquest to be held in April for UVic student who died of toxic-drug poisoning in residence

Inquest to be held in April for UVic student who died of toxic-drug poisoning in residence

First-year student Sidney McIntyre-Starko died January 2024 of cardiac arrest due to fentanyl poisoning while in residence at the University of Victoria
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What people eat around the world on Valentine's Day

What people eat around the world on Valentine's Day

MyFitnessPal profiles the different treats and meals people treat themselves and loved ones to around the world on Valentine's Day.
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Vancouver plans to tackle 'humanitarian crisis' of crime in Downtown Eastside

Vancouver plans to tackle 'humanitarian crisis' of crime in Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER — Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood is in the grip of a "humanitarian crisis" of crime and violence that has reached a tipping point, Mayor Ken Sim said as he unveiled a taskforce to tackle organized crime.
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Kirk LaPointe: Sorry, Poilievre—Carney's our next prime minister

Kirk LaPointe: Sorry, Poilievre—Carney's our next prime minister

Conservative leader's path to victory was clear until Trump upended Canadian politics
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Workers at B.C. LifeLabs file 72-hour strike notice over wages, benefits

Workers at B.C. LifeLabs file 72-hour strike notice over wages, benefits

BURNABY, B.C. — The union representing about 1,200 workers at LifeLabs throughout British Columbia says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice to the employer. The B.C.
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Alleged B.C. drug 'superlab' property owner claims RCMP breached Charter rights

Alleged B.C. drug 'superlab' property owner claims RCMP breached Charter rights

Owner of alleged Falkland drug 'superlab' property has claimed no wrongdoing while police have claimed there was 'a sophisticated system of security cameras hidden throughout' the property
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Man breaching curfew tries to hide from Burnaby police under blanket: RCMP

Man breaching curfew tries to hide from Burnaby police under blanket: RCMP

A Coquitlam man has been charged with violating a conditional sentence order by being out and about at 1 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to police.
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Federal government invests $33 million in transport projects across B.C. and Alberta

Federal government invests $33 million in transport projects across B.C. and Alberta

The six projects aim to boost economic growth and allow for efficient transportation.
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'Horrendous': Heating issue leaves Vancouver seniors in the cold

'Horrendous': Heating issue leaves Vancouver seniors in the cold

Some elderly tenants in supportive housing are vulnerable and don't have anyone checking in on them, says daughter of one resident.
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'Slap in the face': B.C. communities frustrated with new federal disaster funding

'Slap in the face': B.C. communities frustrated with new federal disaster funding

A new financing program will help protect communities from future floods and wildfires, but it won't help municipalities still vulnerable from the last strike.
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