Highlights

A new series published in the BMJ medical journal is calling for an independent inquiry into Canada's COVID-19 response.

"Our investigators continue to follow up on all tips and avenues of investigation,” police say

Vancouver Coastal Health has targeted January of next year for transition of residents and staff from its Totem Lodge and Shorncliffe sites to the new Trellis seniors care facility.

"Extensive mischief" at a Sechelt real estate office is prompting an appeal from the RCMP for witnesses. "A suspect smashing the windows" of the Sussex Realty office at 5561 Wharf Avenue, was reported at about 11 p.m.

Q: How do I get involved with your ‘Do a kindness campaign’?

Geraldine Shingoose was shocked when she opened a report probing what should be done to protect potential unmarked grave sites at former residential schools for Indigenous children.

“[They] sit on their eggs, don’t move, don’t eat and just defend the eggs for a minimum of four and a half years.”

Deep Connections: Daughter, Father, Hopkins Landing opened on July 12, featuring mixed media works by Burnaby-based artist Tannis Hopkins and her father, Don Hopkins. Don, who died in 2012, was a grandson of Hopkins Landing founders George Henderson Hopkins and Isa (Ward) Hopkins.

Cedar Grove Elementary was a hubbub of energy as popsicle stick bridges were tested and broken by student builders at the 12th annual Sunshine Coast Popsicle Stick Bridge Contest.