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Life in prison without chance of parole 'cruel and grossly disproportionate,' says B.C. civil liberties watchdog

Life in prison without chance of parole 'cruel and grossly disproportionate,' says B.C. civil liberties watchdog

The BC Civil Liberties Association intervened in a Supreme Court of Canada case that challenged stacking years of parole ineligibility in multiple sentencing cases.
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Man turns himself in to police over manure pile left at B.C. premier's office

Man turns himself in to police over manure pile left at B.C. premier's office

LANGFORD, B.C. — RCMP on Vancouver Island say a man has turned himself in after a pile of manure was left at the front door of Premier John Horgan's constituency office in Langford, B.C., last week. Corp.
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Police name victim, seek witnesses in suspected targeted homicide in Surrey, B.C.

Police name victim, seek witnesses in suspected targeted homicide in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide investigators have identified the person found dead last week in a Surrey, B.C., park and have released video of the teenager in the hours before his death as they try to track his killer.
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B.C. rockwork program can be dangerous but it keeps drivers safe

B.C. rockwork program can be dangerous but it keeps drivers safe

Rockfalls happen more often in the spring when changing temperatures and increased rainfall affects the slopes
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Vancouver has a Goddess of Democracy; so, what is it?

Vancouver has a Goddess of Democracy; so, what is it?

Vancouver's Hong Kong pro-democracy movement gathers annually at the statue symbolizing democratic values.
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What will happen to woolly mammoth and other treasures as museum packs up to make way for new building

What will happen to woolly mammoth and other treasures as museum packs up to make way for new building

Vancouver airport could babysit woolly mammoth; museum preparing several mobile exhibits
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Sooke man says cacti import charges stem from misunderstanding

Sooke man says cacti import charges stem from misunderstanding

Special permits required for importing certain plants
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Crew shortages continue to affect ferries

Crew shortages continue to affect ferries

Despite hiring more than 800 new staff since the start of the year, crew shortages continue to affect sailings and services on B.C. Ferries. A shortage of staff resulted in B.C. Ferries cancelling baggage service on the 7:45 a.m.
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Female calf good news for endangered southern resident orcas

Female calf good news for endangered southern resident orcas

J59 appears to be healthy and strong
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Tentative agreement reached in Sea to Sky transit strike, union says

Tentative agreement reached in Sea to Sky transit strike, union says

Transit workers will vote to ratify on May 30
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