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Indigenous women, girls killed at rate six times higher than non-Indigenous: StatCan

Indigenous women, girls killed at rate six times higher than non-Indigenous: StatCan

OTTAWA — A new Statistics Canada report has found that homicides of Indigenous women and girls are less likely to result in the most serious murder charges than cases in which victims were non-Indigenous.
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‘That was crazy’: Boater captures rare video of orcas up close in B.C. waters

‘That was crazy’: Boater captures rare video of orcas up close in B.C. waters

Off-duty eco-tour guide Jacob Alexander amazed by rare whale encounter near West Vancouver.
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Talaysay Tours app tells Indigenous history of Stanley Park

Talaysay Tours app tells Indigenous history of Stanley Park

App aims to honour oral storytelling with the help of modern technology
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Downtown Sechelt businesses look to address increased crime

Downtown Sechelt businesses look to address increased crime

About 50 downtown Sechelt business people attended a Sept. 26 event in search of help amid losses they attribute to an increase in the area’s un-housed and addicted population.
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B.C. strata council fight winds up at tribunal

B.C. strata council fight winds up at tribunal

A Vancouver strata council voted to remove Eduard Andrei Cvaci from its ranks before he joined a conference call.
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B.C. Ferries' annual fare hikes capped at an average of 3.2 per cent

B.C. Ferries' annual fare hikes capped at an average of 3.2 per cent

The cap sets the maximum annual increase for passenger and vehicle fares and reservation fees, and would be in effect for four years starting April 1
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What to do with WorkSafeBC's giant pot of money?

What to do with WorkSafeBC's giant pot of money?

Over the past 10 years, WorkSafeBC has built up a massive surplus thanks to investments and steady premium payments from businesses.
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B.C. court dismisses spy agency sex assault claim

B.C. court dismisses spy agency sex assault claim

Plaintiff alleged corruption in CSIS grievance process but judge ruled there was no evidence of that.
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Last Queen of Surrey round trip Oct. 4 cancelled for cylinder replacement

Last Queen of Surrey round trip Oct. 4 cancelled for cylinder replacement

'This is not ideal, however, the engineers feel this is a required repair ahead of the long weekend': BC Ferries
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'Outrageous,' says B.C. Premier Eby, who blasts Conservative leader's first question

'Outrageous,' says B.C. Premier Eby, who blasts Conservative leader's first question

VICTORIA — John Rustad's first question in British Columbia's legislature as the leader of the provincial Conservative Party prompted a stern rebuke from Premier David Eby, who accused him of picking on children and families.
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