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'One of the most generous hearts:' Nanaimo shooting victim in hospital in a coma

'One of the most generous hearts:' Nanaimo shooting victim in hospital in a coma

Clint Smith went into his latest surgery with a bullet from a .22 rifle in his abdomen, said Paul Leslie, a retired pastor at a Nanaimo church who is speaking for the family.
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Global banking-system jitters prompt look at B.C.

Global banking-system jitters prompt look at B.C.

Canadian banks seen as stable, although deposit-insurance threshold is less than in the U.S.
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Province steps in with $479M to save B.C.'s TransLink from potential 'death spiral'

Province steps in with $479M to save B.C.'s TransLink from potential 'death spiral'

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is injecting nearly $500 million into the Metro Vancouver transit system to save it from what officials say is a feared "death spiral" sparked in part by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sports fund donates $500K to TRU for high-performance athletics facility, scholarships

Sports fund donates $500K to TRU for high-performance athletics facility, scholarships

“A major goal of the society is to strengthen sport organizational capacities,” said Curtis Atkinson, TRU’s director of athletics and recreation
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'Senseless, inhumane': Wild horses found shot dead in B.C. were scattered over vast area

'Senseless, inhumane': Wild horses found shot dead in B.C. were scattered over vast area

Police are investigating after 17 horses were found shot to death west of Kamloops.
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Chinese billionaire charged with $1B fraud solicited B.C. investors

Chinese billionaire charged with $1B fraud solicited B.C. investors

An email and website for possible victims of Ho Wan Kwok's alleged crimes have been set up.
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B.C. First Nations sign historic declaration in Prince George

B.C. First Nations sign historic declaration in Prince George

Simpcw and Gitsegukla First Nations have partnered on child welfare jurisdiction
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Conservation group pleased by old growth mapping

Conservation group pleased by old growth mapping

Now that mapping is done, a "biodiversity order" must be updated to better protect old growth, says group
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B.C.'s Cedar LNG project gets federal green light

B.C.'s Cedar LNG project gets federal green light

Federal Environment minister approves Haisla First Nation's Cedar LNG project
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Vancouver Folk Festival revival is music to the ears of B.C.'s dedicated fans

Vancouver Folk Festival revival is music to the ears of B.C.'s dedicated fans

VANCOUVER — The long-running Vancouver Folk Festival is back for another year, less than two months after funding issues threatened to permanently cancel the event.
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