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High court upholds damages in ICBC privacy breach involving shootings, arsons

High court upholds damages in ICBC privacy breach involving shootings, arsons

Former claims adjuster Candy Rheaume sold the private driver information of 78 ICBC policy holders for "nefarious purposes," Chief Justice Leonard Marchand said.
Impaired driver in B.C. going double the limit and on his way to get child: police

Impaired driver in B.C. going double the limit and on his way to get child: police

NANAIMO — A man from Nanaimo, B.C., faces a driving suspension, a speeding ticket and allegations of impaired driving for passing an unmarked police vehicle going 120 kilometres an hour over the posted limit.
Carly Rae Jepsen, Lena Dunham adapting '10 Things I Hate About You' for Broadway

Carly Rae Jepsen, Lena Dunham adapting '10 Things I Hate About You' for Broadway

TORONTO — Carly Rae Jepsen has been tapped to help adapt the teen rom-com "10 Things I Hate About You" for the Broadway stage. Producers say the singer-songwriter from Mission, B.C.
Man missing, woman and infant found alive on shore after B.C. boat accident

Man missing, woman and infant found alive on shore after B.C. boat accident

LANGFORD — A man is missing after three people, including an infant, were thrown overboard in a boating accident on Finlayson Arm northwest of Victoria.
Crews fight fire in downtown Vancouver as smoke spreads across city

Crews fight fire in downtown Vancouver as smoke spreads across city

VANCOUVER — Firefighters are fighting a large blaze in downtown Vancouver that's sending a smoky haze and the smell of smoke across the city. An assistant fire chief with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services says crews responded just before 4 a.m.
Bryan Adams plans 19 Canadian stops on North American tour

Bryan Adams plans 19 Canadian stops on North American tour

TORONTO — Bryan Adams is setting forth on an extensive run of Canadian concert dates later this year. The "Summer of '69" rock singer has announced plans to perform 19 dates across the country as part of his Roll With the Punches tour.
Rob Shaw: NDP’s final election pitch is less about hope, more about survival

Rob Shaw: NDP’s final election pitch is less about hope, more about survival

With trusted incumbents at risk, leader Jagmeet Singh shifts focus from growth to holding the line
Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says

Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says

OTTAWA — The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in record numbers for advance polls and party leaders attempt to poke holes in each others' platforms.
Opinion: Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity

Opinion: Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity

Canada needs a biodiversity protection and conservation act that will address current biodiversity decline and prevent future threats.
'A business model to suppress wages'

'A business model to suppress wages'

Ironworkers Local 97 is calling for the Liberals and Conservatives to overhaul the temporary foreign worker program.