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B.C. appeal court doubles damages against negligent surgeon

B.C. appeal court doubles damages against negligent surgeon

A B.C. man who broke his arm as a child has had B.C.'s Court of Appeal increase his damages from $175,000 to $360,000.
This adorable B.C. animal sometimes eats flesh — including of its own kind

This adorable B.C. animal sometimes eats flesh — including of its own kind

A really cute B.C. mammal is a part-time cannibal.
Photos: Burnaby celebrates Holi with a splash of colours

Photos: Burnaby celebrates Holi with a splash of colours

Check out these photos from Simon Fraser University's Holi bash on the weekend, celebrating the Indian festival of colours.
B.C. Ferries struggles with rising costs, shortage of staff

B.C. Ferries struggles with rising costs, shortage of staff

Employee turnover is high, mid-life upgrades for ships are being deferred, and maintenance costs for its aging fleet and infrastructure have jumped.
Turning clocks forward comes with risk on the road, B.C. safety expert warns

Turning clocks forward comes with risk on the road, B.C. safety expert warns

Daylight Saving Time is back this weekend and it's being linked to a greater risk of crashes on the road.
Two Burnaby lives lost to toxic drugs in first month of 2023

Two Burnaby lives lost to toxic drugs in first month of 2023

This follows data that showed 2022 was Burnaby's second deadliest year for illicit drug overdose deaths.
Burnaby firefighters rescue woman from glass awning beneath Metrotown SkyTrain station

Burnaby firefighters rescue woman from glass awning beneath Metrotown SkyTrain station

Vehicle and pedestrian traffic was shut down on Central Boulevard Tuesday afternoon as emergency crews rescued a woman who had jumped from the Metrotown SkyTrain station.
Eby: Federal government needs to reform bail system 'now' to target repeat offenders

Eby: Federal government needs to reform bail system 'now' to target repeat offenders

B.C. has already taken a number of steps, such as directing new teams of prosecutors, probation officers and police to focus on repeat offenders within existing federal law.
Law Society of BC fails to disbar lawyer Hong Guo following review

Law Society of BC fails to disbar lawyer Hong Guo following review

Hong Guo is scheduled to start her one-year suspension on March 8 after the Law Society of BC unsuccessfully argued for her disbarment in relation to various trust account violations.
Two B.C. men reconnect over 35-year-old photo

Two B.C. men reconnect over 35-year-old photo

We're both in our 50s now. I'm still a journalist and he's still skateboarding.