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House blaze in Roberts Creek claims life of family pet, no human injuries

House blaze in Roberts Creek claims life of family pet, no human injuries

‘The reason why one half of this couple is still with us is that the bedroom door was closed’ - Fire Chief Pat Higgins.
Police say they have dozens of tips about missing B.C. sex offender Randall Hopley

Police say they have dozens of tips about missing B.C. sex offender Randall Hopley

Police in Vancouver say they've received dozens of tips about the whereabouts of escaped sex offender Randall Hopley, who left a halfway house on Saturday and remains at large.
B.C. tables legislation to encourage communities to build homes near transit hubs

B.C. tables legislation to encourage communities to build homes near transit hubs

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government introduced legislation Wednesday it estimates could provide up to 100,000 new homes near designated transit areas over the next decade.
'We share the fear and anxiety': Missing B.C. child sex offender believed to be hiding

'We share the fear and anxiety': Missing B.C. child sex offender believed to be hiding

New images of Randall Hopley are being released by authorities.
shíshálh Nation by-election put on hold

shíshálh Nation by-election put on hold

Administrative error results in resetting of election
Bigg's killer whale sightings in Salish Sea reach all-time high

Bigg's killer whale sightings in Salish Sea reach all-time high

The Orca Behavior Institute says this is the ninth year out of the last 10 that the record has been broken
Landlord-tenant disputes still lack enforcement with 'enforcement act' registry, says renter

Landlord-tenant disputes still lack enforcement with 'enforcement act' registry, says renter

'It’s called the Monetary Judgment Enforcement Act. I guess I’m wondering, where’s the enforcement?'
2023 'living wage' for working B.C. parents revealed in new report

2023 'living wage' for working B.C. parents revealed in new report

Families in Victoria, Kelowna, Vancouver and many remote communities face most extreme cost-of-living pressures.
Overall, Sunshine Coast residents are throwing out less trash

Overall, Sunshine Coast residents are throwing out less trash

Sechelt landfill received less garbage to date in 2023, down by about 14.5 per cent since 2021, but that isn't lowering its operational costs.
Satellite imaging contradicts B.C. government claims on old-growth logging, says group

Satellite imaging contradicts B.C. government claims on old-growth logging, says group

Satellite surveillance technology found logging in old-growth forests was 50% higher than the B.C. government claimed, says environmental group.