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Ideology underpinning conversion therapy has foothold despite ban: LGBTQ advocates

Ideology underpinning conversion therapy has foothold despite ban: LGBTQ advocates

Despite a federal ban on conversion therapy being in place for more than a year, advocates fear the broader ideologies underpinning the practice continue to have a strong foothold in Canada.
Speed dating with doulas: How one-to-one support helps moms — and the health-care system

Speed dating with doulas: How one-to-one support helps moms — and the health-care system

Increasingly, doulas are becoming part of B.C.'s health-care system. Here's how you can look for the perfect match.
Sikh protesters in Vancouver decry Nijjar shooting death as foreign interference

Sikh protesters in Vancouver decry Nijjar shooting death as foreign interference

A volunteer at the Metro Vancouver Sikh temple whose president was gunned down a week ago said Hardeep Singh Nijjar knew his life may have been in danger.
Letter: Burnaby 'just doesn't get it' – Post-it notes aren't public engagement

Letter: Burnaby 'just doesn't get it' – Post-it notes aren't public engagement

A resident says the City of Burnaby’s idea of public engagement isn’t good enough when it comes to the Official Community Plan, and offers suggestions on how to do better.
Group facing 36 theft and B&E charges across Metro Vancouver

Group facing 36 theft and B&E charges across Metro Vancouver

Apartment break-ins alleged in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Squamish, Burnaby, Squamish and Richmond.
Comment: Hiring, training, and tech advancements key to B.C. Ferries' renewal

Comment: Hiring, training, and tech advancements key to B.C. Ferries' renewal

B.C. Ferries CEO says company is focused making improvements that keep safety, reliability and affordability at the forefront
Politicians point fingers on housing crisis, but calls growing for more co-operation

Politicians point fingers on housing crisis, but calls growing for more co-operation

Calls for co-ordinated action across levels of government to address Canada's housing crisis are growing as affordability deteriorates and the country risks falling even further behind on building more homes.
North Van experts warned OceanGate founder about dangers of experimental submersible

North Van experts warned OceanGate founder about dangers of experimental submersible

Nuytco Research’s founder Phil Nuytten and chief submersible pilot Jeff Heaton warned OceanGate founder Stockton Rush that his plans to build an experimental submersible weren’t safe and walked away from any involvement.
'Best sound system in the world': B.C. strata owner fined $3,500 for noise

'Best sound system in the world': B.C. strata owner fined $3,500 for noise

"You and all other neighbours have to get use[d] to this system."
Massive humpback whale photographed breaching into the air in B.C.

Massive humpback whale photographed breaching into the air in B.C.

"Here we go, we're having a humpback party."