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Parksville and Vancouver could face lawsuits if they don't drop prayers

Parksville and Vancouver could face lawsuits if they don't drop prayers

The B.C. Humanist Association is threatening to sue Parksville, which opened its inaugural meeting on Nov. 7, 2022 with a blessing from a pastor
B.C. man gets 11 years for trafficking 'drugs that plague our society'

B.C. man gets 11 years for trafficking 'drugs that plague our society'

Amandeep Singh Kang pleaded guilty to trafficking and conspiracy in a scheme dealing with fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine.
B.C. man pleads guilty to interfering with human remains

B.C. man pleads guilty to interfering with human remains

David Alexander Mah returns to court May 6 to set a sentencing date.
Les Leyne: Two accounts of the pause of social harms bill

Les Leyne: Two accounts of the pause of social harms bill

Government introduced a bill that was supposed to smooth the way for the province to sue the social media giants for the damage they are doing to society
Doctors say capital gains tax changes will jeopardize their retirement. Is that true?

Doctors say capital gains tax changes will jeopardize their retirement. Is that true?

OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association asserts the Liberals' proposed changes to capital gains taxation will put doctors' retirement savings in jeopardy, but some financial experts insist incorporated professionals are not as doomed as they say th
Fire bans announced in B.C. and Alberta as more than 170 wildfires burn

Fire bans announced in B.C. and Alberta as more than 170 wildfires burn

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Tactical evacuations have started in northeastern British Columbia as wildfires tear through the area. An update from the B.C.
RCMP confirm deaths of Victoria brothers who went missing while kayaking

RCMP confirm deaths of Victoria brothers who went missing while kayaking

The two brothers went missing while kayaking in a two-person kayak between Island View Beach and the Gulf Islands on April 20.
Pet-friendly gardening: Tips for a safe and happy yard

Pet-friendly gardening: Tips for a safe and happy yard

Discover how to create a pet-safe garden oasis this season.
B.C. immigrant gets probation for stabbing, slashing incident

B.C. immigrant gets probation for stabbing, slashing incident

A group of men went after two others in Vancouver's entertainment district on Nov. 6, 2021.
'Independence is a right': Guide dog puppy raisers needed in B.C.

'Independence is a right': Guide dog puppy raisers needed in B.C.

B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs is looking for volunteers to raise puppies so they can grow up and help people.