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B.C. lawyer suspended after mistakenly using elderly couple's cash

B.C. lawyer suspended after mistakenly using elderly couple's cash

Lawyer David Schaeffer withdrew $9,903 from the couple's accounts in 33 separate withdrawals after he says he mixed up his debit cards.
Has an exodus of B.C. residents lowered Metro Vancouver rent prices?

Has an exodus of B.C. residents lowered Metro Vancouver rent prices?

Rental prices in Vancouver did not slow down just because some of its locals left.
'Bloodied and beaten': Crown seeks nine years for B.C. home invasion

'Bloodied and beaten': Crown seeks nine years for B.C. home invasion

John Doe, 37, sat with his head down as one of his victims told him how his cowardice has impacted her life.
B.C. English instructor who called Hamas attack 'brilliant' no longer employed by college

B.C. English instructor who called Hamas attack 'brilliant' no longer employed by college

The Langara College instructor had been reinstated after making remarks at an off-campus event in October.
Will SkyTrains be impacted in transit strike? Hearings scheduled with union

Will SkyTrains be impacted in transit strike? Hearings scheduled with union

If an agreement is not reached by 12:01 a.m. Feb. 3, members will be withdrawing services for 72 hours.
Photos: 'Electric' crowds, random Americans make for thrilling beer league hockey game in Burnaby

Photos: 'Electric' crowds, random Americans make for thrilling beer league hockey game in Burnaby

'It makes no sense for anyone to come here, let alone for these Americans to go as far as they did, but here we are.'
B.C. restricts cellphones at schools, targets social media firms with new legislation

B.C. restricts cellphones at schools, targets social media firms with new legislation

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia is restricting the use of cellphones in schools and targeting social media companies in an attempt to reduce the harm they cause to children, which Premier David Eby likened to the damage from tobacco and opioids.
WorkSafe investigating crane incident at Burnaby highrise construction site

WorkSafe investigating crane incident at Burnaby highrise construction site

Burnaby RCMP shut down Lougheed Highway in both directions for a 'public safety' incident Friday.
'Widespread heavy rain': Up to 30 mm of rain to fall in Metro Vancouver before atmospheric river

'Widespread heavy rain': Up to 30 mm of rain to fall in Metro Vancouver before atmospheric river

Flood watches have been issues for widespread areas of the Lower Mainland.
Former B.C. hops farm director issued $550K penalty for fraud

Former B.C. hops farm director issued $550K penalty for fraud

Alexander William Bridges, also known as Alex Blackwell, faces a substantial monetary penalty after defrauding investors of Fraser Valley Hop Farms Inc.