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Three Port Alberni, B.C. men face charges of sex offences, trafficking of minors

Three Port Alberni, B.C. men face charges of sex offences, trafficking of minors

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — Three men from Port Alberni, B.C., have been charged with sexual offences on minors, including trafficking of youth under 18 years old.
B.C. inquest hears of missed chance to avert starvation death of woman in home care

B.C. inquest hears of missed chance to avert starvation death of woman in home care

A former co-ordinator at the organization that oversaw Florence Girard's home care before she starved to death in October 2018 says "hindsight is 20/20" looking back at a missed opportunity to avert the tragedy.
B.C. mayors push province for public safety, housing improvements

B.C. mayors push province for public safety, housing improvements

Thirteen suggestions to Premier David Eby from the BC Urban Mayor's Caucus highlight some of the province's major issues
Premier Eby no longer promising $500 tax rebate with tariff threat looming

Premier Eby no longer promising $500 tax rebate with tariff threat looming

Amid a U.S. tariff threat, B.C. Premier David Eby launches ministry spending reviews, including possibly axing a $500 tax rebate promised in the last election; the province will also look to diversify trade beyond both the U.S. and China.
RCMP officer loses bid for appeal in sexual misconduct case

RCMP officer loses bid for appeal in sexual misconduct case

Federal court dismisses request for judicial review from former RCMP officer accused of initiating an unwanted sexual act at a Surrey, B.C., police detachment.
B.C. class-action lawsuit alleges Telus International exaggerated AI abilities

B.C. class-action lawsuit alleges Telus International exaggerated AI abilities

Senior executives allegedly misled investors about corporate financial performance tied to artificial intelligence.
Canada waits: AirPods Pro 2 hearing features explained

Canada waits: AirPods Pro 2 hearing features explained

Expert insights on the benefits and limitations of AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids and the importance of professional assessments for hearing loss.
Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital now home site for mobile MRI

Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital now home site for mobile MRI

Mobile MRI should help cut wait times for Sunshine Coast residents waiting for the health service.
B.C. provincial courts received 235 judicial complaints in 2023

B.C. provincial courts received 235 judicial complaints in 2023

The annual report said 198 complaints weren’t about judicial misconduct but about other issues and were sent to appropriate agencies.
One-bedroom Vancouver condo listed for $5,100/month

One-bedroom Vancouver condo listed for $5,100/month

The apartment is inside The Butterfly, a 57-storey skyscraper that takes the shape of three organ pipes.