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B.C. man dealing with a paralysis reaction to COVID vaccine frustrated by slow government support

B.C. man dealing with a paralysis reaction to COVID vaccine frustrated by slow government support

Julian Scholefield said the paralysis came over the course of a few hours, just 12 days after he received his second dose of a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Opinion: The Vatican and Western Canadian missions: A brief history

Opinion: The Vatican and Western Canadian missions: A brief history

Residential schools and the papal bulls justifying the doctrine of discovery call out for concrete acts of atonement and reparation on the part of the church.
West Coast infrastructure is on the rise to stem the wave of ocean plastics

West Coast infrastructure is on the rise to stem the wave of ocean plastics

The recycling of plastics is actually difficult and 87 per cent of Canada’s plastics end up in landfills. 
Update: Anti-gay protesters wave rainbow swastikas at Richmond drag queen storytime

Update: Anti-gay protesters wave rainbow swastikas at Richmond drag queen storytime

Bryan Bone, AKA Miss Gina Tonic, told how two men waded through kids, knocking them over, to take photos of him reading a book
Suspect in Chilliwack double-homicide found dead after manhunt

Suspect in Chilliwack double-homicide found dead after manhunt

Eric John Shestalo, 50, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound near Bridal Falls
'It's devastating': Housing advocates, mayor react to fatal Langley shootings

'It's devastating': Housing advocates, mayor react to fatal Langley shootings

The founder of a Langley-based outreach group, who helps feed and house less fortunate families, says she's angry and frustrated.
Vaping is a gateway to smoking cigarettes for young Canadians, poll finds

Vaping is a gateway to smoking cigarettes for young Canadians, poll finds

"Vaping is harmful, period. For health, especially for youth," says the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
'Like watching a house burn': Canadians react to government messaging on airport delays

'Like watching a house burn': Canadians react to government messaging on airport delays

Transport Canada said it is "monitoring" the situation and unveiled some steps it has taken.
Metro Vancouver’s largest Chinese-language newspaper will stop printing next month

Metro Vancouver’s largest Chinese-language newspaper will stop printing next month

The company said it is laying off 83 employees across the country as it focuses solely on its digital product
Tips coming in, but still no 'useful' evidence in accused killer's escape from Port Coquitlam jail

Tips coming in, but still no 'useful' evidence in accused killer's escape from Port Coquitlam jail

Rabih Alkhalil remains at large and the multi-level investigation includes international agencies given his connections around the globe.