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Rain arrives in southern B.C., but more than 100 millimetres needed to erase drought

Rain arrives in southern B.C., but more than 100 millimetres needed to erase drought

VANCOUVER — The first showers since September began falling in parts of Metro Vancouver before the sun came up, but officials in many coastal communities doubt a series of incoming weather systems will relieve the drought gripping parts of British Co
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'It's ludicrous': Coastal GasLink pushes its pipeline under a Wet'suwet'en river while salmon are spawning

'It's ludicrous': Coastal GasLink pushes its pipeline under a Wet'suwet'en river while salmon are spawning

There are more questions than answers about potential impacts to declining salmon populations as TC Energy conducts work in and under vital aquatic habitat
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Eby becomes leader, says he has mixed feelings after rival is disqualified

Eby becomes leader, says he has mixed feelings after rival is disqualified

At a news conference in Vancouver on Thursday, David Eby said he’s excited to work on issues such as housing, health care, climate sustainability, mental health and street disorder, which he called “huge priorities.” 
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B.C. woman alleges sexual abuse, sues Coquitlam church, pastor

B.C. woman alleges sexual abuse, sues Coquitlam church, pastor

A Langley woman alleges the church's long-time pastor sexually abused her repeatedly.
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Video shows Island rescuers freeing humpback whale from fishing gear

Video shows Island rescuers freeing humpback whale from fishing gear

The whale was entangled in the ropes of a large yellow buoy used for prawn fishing.
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One man in custody as police investigate double homicide in Saanich, B.C.

One man in custody as police investigate double homicide in Saanich, B.C.

SAANICH, B.C. — Two people have been found dead in Saanich, B.C., and police in the Vancouver Island municipality say the homicides appear to be connected. One man is in custody. Police say the public is not believed to be at risk.
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Fall set to finally reach B.C., as rain, skiff of snow forecast to replace heat

Fall set to finally reach B.C., as rain, skiff of snow forecast to replace heat

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says unseasonable heat in British Columbia is ending and rain or snow will arrive in some areas as early as Friday.
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Vancouver’s UNDRIP strategy with First Nations first of its kind in Canada

Vancouver’s UNDRIP strategy with First Nations first of its kind in Canada

Khelsilem of Squamish Nation: ‘I'm very excited about the future ahead’
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B.C. man who paid sex worker $300 'out of kindness' pleads guilty to assault

B.C. man who paid sex worker $300 'out of kindness' pleads guilty to assault

An East Vancouver sex worker who was paid $300 bear-sprayed a youth after she couldn't get out of his locked vehicle.
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Gourdgeous: North Van man grows B.C.'s prettiest pumpkin

Gourdgeous: North Van man grows B.C.'s prettiest pumpkin

It was a fruitful day for Jeff Pelletier at this year's official weigh-in at Krause Berry Farms
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