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Opinion: Seasonal change can affect people's moods — and their moral values

Opinion: Seasonal change can affect people's moods — and their moral values

People's moods and decisions can be affected by changes in weather and seasons. Research shows that relatedly, our moral values can also be influenced by seasonal changes.
Hearings underway for alleged B.C. mortgage fraud racket

Hearings underway for alleged B.C. mortgage fraud racket

Eighteen BCFSA hearings could shed light on possible $511 million in fraudulent loans
Here is why Air Canada's flight attendants might go on strike

Here is why Air Canada's flight attendants might go on strike

"Unpaid work won't fly."
Dog survives crash, returns to help owner's grieving parents

Dog survives crash, returns to help owner's grieving parents

When 52-year-old Ian Breland was killed in a truck crash in late August, his dog Sadie was believed to be dead. too. Thirteen days later, she turned up.
Capital region boasts nation's lowest unemployment rate

Capital region boasts nation's lowest unemployment rate

The low rate brings opportunities for workers, but could result in a shortage of employees for businesses.
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant after failing to appear in Nanaimo court

Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant after failing to appear in Nanaimo court

Kerry Chang, 58, was due to appear in court on Sept. 20.
Crown wants dangerous offender status for B.C. sex offender

Crown wants dangerous offender status for B.C. sex offender

Frank Skani has pleaded guilty to sexual assault and observing or recording someone while they had a reasonable expectation of privacy.
Vancouver human rights hearing to weigh in on deaf prisoner treatment

Vancouver human rights hearing to weigh in on deaf prisoner treatment

Lawyers for the deaf man claim he has experienced 'intense isolation' due to a lack of an ASL interpreter and technology to make phone calls to family.
Poll finds B.C. NDP ahead but election still too close to call

Poll finds B.C. NDP ahead but election still too close to call

The B.C. NDP were found to be 5% ahead of the BC Conservatives, but the margin or error in the polling means the election remains a near dead heat.
Nanaimo RCMP seeking public's help after seriously injured woman found on street

Nanaimo RCMP seeking public's help after seriously injured woman found on street

Police have not identified a suspect and are asking anyone who was driving in the area of Victoria Road and Milton Street on the night of Oct. 3 to review their dash cam footage.