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Latest class of New West sheriff recruits graduates from JIBC

Latest class of New West sheriff recruits graduates from JIBC

The latest class of B.C. sheriff recruits has graduated from the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) in New Westminster.
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B.C. Liberals election defeat post-mortem document says vote not "winnable" at start

B.C. Liberals election defeat post-mortem document says vote not "winnable" at start

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Liberal Party says last fall's election defeat was caused by factors that included an unenthusiastic campaign platform, an uncomfortable leader and widespread perception within the party it was destined to lose.
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Burnaby mayor joins call for decriminalization to address toxic drug crisis

Burnaby mayor joins call for decriminalization to address toxic drug crisis

Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley has joined a call to decriminalize small amounts of illicit drugs.
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New wave of COVID-19 cases hits Lower Mainland grocery stores

New wave of COVID-19 cases hits Lower Mainland grocery stores

Although British Columbia is seeing coronavirus (COVID-19) case counts drop province-wide, and the lowest daily new case numbers since last fall , major grocery chains are still reporting employee virus cases affecting stores in Vancouver and surroun
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Vancouver police officer charged with assault during an arrest in 2019.

Vancouver police officer charged with assault during an arrest in 2019.

VICTORIA — A Vancouver police officer faces an assault charge. The BC Prosecution Service issued a statement Friday saying the charge has been approved against Const. Arminder Singh Gill.
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More Moderna vaccine on the way to B.C. as adults with first dose tops 75 per cent

More Moderna vaccine on the way to B.C. as adults with first dose tops 75 per cent

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is working on incorporating a "significant additional" shipment of Moderna vaccine into its plans as it pushes for more people to sign up for their second dose.
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China and its Vancouver allies clap back at CCP critics

China and its Vancouver allies clap back at CCP critics

Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver rebuts claims of genocide in Xinjiang, adding to its support for Hong Kong’s national security law.
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B.C. to launch compulsory skilled trades certification system

B.C. to launch compulsory skilled trades certification system

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is launching a compulsory skilled trades certification system that it says will strengthen economic recovery by addressing labour shortages and supporting higher-paying, more stable jobs.
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North Van mayor wallops Metro Vancouver competition in Food Bank Challenge

North Van mayor wallops Metro Vancouver competition in Food Bank Challenge

One North Van mayor clobbered the other
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These jaw-dropping waterspouts were spotted moving across B.C. waters (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

These jaw-dropping waterspouts were spotted moving across B.C. waters (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

A vibrant rainbow arched overhead, too.
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