Highlights

84% of Canadians worried about the future of wildlife, says poll

The survey data comes ahead of a landmark biodiversity conference in Montreal, where delegates are looking to establish a new global framework that would protect habitats and ecosystems around the world.

Nov 30, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Retired teacher creates an education fund for students who don't get straight As

After retiring to the Sunshine Coast, Mary Lou Owen went back to school to learn how to build a website and found friendship along the way. From the friendship came a unique gift for future students.

Nov 30, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

B.C. government lawyers seek unionization rights from NDP

The BC Government Lawyers Association has sent union cards to the Labour Relations Board in a bid to be treated like other government employees.

Nov 30, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Snowplows faced 'challenging' congestion on Alex Fraser Bridge, says ministry

The province says it's reviewing the ordeal that saw motorists stranded on the Alex Fraser Bridge for hours Tuesday night.

Nov 30, 2022 3:02 PM Read more >

Here's why Vancouver's SkyTrain got a special shoutout on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon'

Actor Gabriel LaBelle gushed about a "Vancouver icon."

Nov 30, 2022 2:18 PM Read more >

Extreme weather cost B.C. up to $17B in damages last year, says report

"It's a big number. But I don't think anyone will be surprised."

Nov 30, 2022 2:18 PM Read more >

'Pretty scary': Metro Vancouver man says he was stuck a whopping 12 hours in snowstorm traffic

"Being in a car where you're probably not going to have a blanket, probably not going to have any food, probably not going to have a full tank of gas to keep the engine running and keep you warm...that's pretty scary."

Nov 30, 2022 1:28 PM Read more >

New at-home test kits can diagnose flu, COVID and Strep A

The 20-minute Rockdoc Cold & Flu Rescue Kit tests also come with a doctor's appointment.

Nov 30, 2022 1:17 PM Read more >

Business mogul Jim Pattison donates $30M to Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation

The donation is the foundation's largest gift to date.

Nov 30, 2022 1:02 PM Read more >

B.C. drug death toll rises to 1,827 for 2022

The BC Coroners Service says 179 people died from illicit drug use in October — about 5.8 deaths per day.

Nov 30, 2022 11:59 AM Read more >