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Here's the latest on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver

Here's the latest on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Superstar Taylor Swift is in Vancouver tonight for the first of three shows on the final stop of her blockbuster Eras Tour. Here is the latest on the event: --- 11:15 p.m.
More cases of parasite causing deadly whirling disease in fish found in B.C. waters

More cases of parasite causing deadly whirling disease in fish found in B.C. waters

The first case of the parasite in B.C. waters was found in September 2023.
B.C. stockbroker regulatory regime 'baffles' industry observer

B.C. stockbroker regulatory regime 'baffles' industry observer

B.C. stock market observer David Baines says he is glad to see the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization appeal a case that sets standards for stockbroker obligations to prevent capital market misconduct.
B.C. minister wants new safety plan for Victoria schools, threatens board removal

B.C. minister wants new safety plan for Victoria schools, threatens board removal

VICTORIA — Greater Victoria's public schools should have a district-wide safety plan in place by the time classes resume in January or School District 61's board of education could be replaced, says Education Minister Lisa Beare, in a showdown over t
Heavy rain expected for Metro Vancouver for first night of Taylor Swift weekend

Heavy rain expected for Metro Vancouver for first night of Taylor Swift weekend

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada is warning of heavy rain for parts of B.C.'s south coast and a blanket of snow for areas in the B.C. Interior.
Base jumper dies on Stawamus Chief in Squamish

Base jumper dies on Stawamus Chief in Squamish

The person crashed into trees while base jumping.
B.C. killer named dangerous offender after manslaughter, dismembering body

B.C. killer named dangerous offender after manslaughter, dismembering body

Nathaniel Jessup was convicted of manslaughter and offering an indignity to a dead human body in the August 2015 death of Katherine McAdam, 59.
RCMP reopen Highway 97 in Okanagan after closure for assault investigation

RCMP reopen Highway 97 in Okanagan after closure for assault investigation

KELOWNA, B.C. — RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say they have reopened Highway 97 to all traffic after closing it for a stretch due to an assault investigation in the early morning hours on Friday. The route was shut just before 1 p.m.
B.C. prosecutors proceed with motor vehicle charges, not criminal, after fatal crash

B.C. prosecutors proceed with motor vehicle charges, not criminal, after fatal crash

VICTORIA — The B.C. Prosecution Service says it will continue to pursue charges under the Motor Vehicle Act against the driver allegedly involved in a crash that killed a university student and hurt two others in Kamloops, B.C., in November 2023.
Natural gas for B.C. home heating to jump 17.5% in New Year

Natural gas for B.C. home heating to jump 17.5% in New Year

FortisBC price hike to add $14.25 to monthly residential gas bill