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Off-road vehicles not safe for kids, Canadian Paediatric Society warns

Off-road vehicles not safe for kids, Canadian Paediatric Society warns

TORONTO — The Canadian Paediatric Society is calling for better regulation and safety measures to protect kids riding off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles and side-by-sides.
Gusts reaching 80 km/h expected in Victoria, parts of Metro Vancouver

Gusts reaching 80 km/h expected in Victoria, parts of Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Heavy rain over the weekend brought more than 100 millimetres of precipitation to parts of British Columbia's South Coast while gusts reaching 80 kilometres an hour are in the forecast.
Better Business Bureau: Watch for travel scams when booking trips

Better Business Bureau: Watch for travel scams when booking trips

From false promises to shady websites, knowing the top scams can help ensure a stress-free getaway, writes the Better Business Bureau.
High avalanche risk in parts of B.C. coast due to rain, winds and warm temperatures

High avalanche risk in parts of B.C. coast due to rain, winds and warm temperatures

VANCOUVER — Heavy rain, high winds and warm temperatures along British Columbia's south coast are creating dangerous avalanche conditions on slopes across the region this weekend.
B.C. law society pitches new money laundering rules for lawyers

B.C. law society pitches new money laundering rules for lawyers

Efforts to beef up regulations follow Fintrac report indicating many lawyers involved in suspicious transactions
Metro Vancouver considers axing fund supporting earthquake monitor

Metro Vancouver considers axing fund supporting earthquake monitor

Debate over fund unfolds same day region hit by earthquake
Rain and possible snow melt set off high-water warnings for parts of B.C.

Rain and possible snow melt set off high-water warnings for parts of B.C.

VANCOUVER — A series of wet weather systems bringing rain and a warming trend has prompted high streamflow advisories for waterways on B.C.'s south coast and the lower half of Vancouver Island.
Earthquake felt across Alberta, B.C. earlier this week has 'suspected' links to industry

Earthquake felt across Alberta, B.C. earlier this week has 'suspected' links to industry

Alberta Geological Survey says the earthquake was 'suspected induced' by industry activity, though more investigation is required
B.C. police looking for suspects after playground torched

B.C. police looking for suspects after playground torched

It will cost $70,000 to repair the playground.
B.C. RCMP investigates swastika graffiti on tribal building as hate crime

B.C. RCMP investigates swastika graffiti on tribal building as hate crime

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Mounties in Fort St. John, B.C., say they're investigating graffiti including swastikas spray painted on the Treaty 8 Tribal Association building as a hate crime. Staff Sgt.