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B.C. health authority fined $274K after hospital employees exposed to illicit drugs

B.C. health authority fined $274K after hospital employees exposed to illicit drugs

Two workers at Penticton Regional Hospital fell ill after being exposed to a 'noxious odour.' Another eight were also treated for exposure, according to WorkSafeBC
Ground search for missing B.C. grandmother ends with no sign of her

Ground search for missing B.C. grandmother ends with no sign of her

Police are continuing to follow up on tips and the ground search for her is completed.
Reena Virk's killer has day parole extended

Reena Virk's killer has day parole extended

Kerry Marie Sim, formerly known as Kelly Ellard, has been granted another six months of day parole
Photos: BC RCMP bust ‘most sophisticated drug superlab in Canada’

Photos: BC RCMP bust ‘most sophisticated drug superlab in Canada’

The bust targeted a transnational organized crime network involved in the mass production and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine across Canada and overseas
'Pickleball paradise': This old Burnaby Safeway to become massive indoor pickleball facility

'Pickleball paradise': This old Burnaby Safeway to become massive indoor pickleball facility

The Inclusive Place of Pickleball is set to open up shop with "all pickleball, all the time" at Lougheed mall in December.
B.C.’s Tour de Cure ends 16-year ride amid rising costs, ‘climate events’

B.C.’s Tour de Cure ends 16-year ride amid rising costs, ‘climate events’

The long-standing bike ride has raised millions of dollars for B.C. cancer research, but organizers say participants have faced extreme heat, smoke or rain in the last four rides.
Unregistered trading through Hong Kong firms lands B.C. man $125K fine, ban

Unregistered trading through Hong Kong firms lands B.C. man $125K fine, ban

Two men from North Vancouver and Revelstoke who brokered unregistered sales of securities trough Hong Kong firms face sanctions from the B.C. Securities Commission
'Pumpkin tree' marks the season in Central Saanich

'Pumpkin tree' marks the season in Central Saanich

With the help of a bucket truck, about 200 pie pumpkins were hung from a tree at the top of Island View Road at the entrance to Michell’s Farm
Pro-Palestine supporters file complaints against Vancouver police

Pro-Palestine supporters file complaints against Vancouver police

Human rights’ groups say police used excessive force in May at blockade of train tracks, conducting unnecessary surveillance at protests
Rob Shaw: Conservatives had everything it took to form a majority. Why didn't they?

Rob Shaw: Conservatives had everything it took to form a majority. Why didn't they?

How timing and tactics cost John Rustad's party a win