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Eight deaths reported at former North Vancouver motel, says operator

Eight deaths reported at former North Vancouver motel, says operator

The location has been used as a supportive housing facility since March 2022
B.C. newspaper wins case over refusal to run abortion ads

B.C. newspaper wins case over refusal to run abortion ads

The Nelson Star decided not to run any abortion-related advertising due to a backlash from the community.
Burnaby promises to end 'excessive wait times' with new non-emergency line, call centre

Burnaby promises to end 'excessive wait times' with new non-emergency line, call centre

Burnaby launches new non-emergency call centre
One person dead after explosive fire in B.C., homicide team called in

One person dead after explosive fire in B.C., homicide team called in

Firefighters discovered human remains inside an outbuilding.
Baldrey: Looking at B.C.'s popularity polls a year out from the 2024 election

Baldrey: Looking at B.C.'s popularity polls a year out from the 2024 election

We may be viewing the classic "better dance with the devil you know than the one you don't" analogy, according to Keith Baldrey.
Sunny Autumn days — and colder nights — coming back to Burnaby

Sunny Autumn days — and colder nights — coming back to Burnaby

Bundle up, Burnaby: The mercury could drop to freezing later this week, and possibly for Halloween.
'It's disgusting': B.C. man offering free housing for 'girlfriend with benefits'

'It's disgusting': B.C. man offering free housing for 'girlfriend with benefits'

The man is renting "a little one-bedroom studio" at no cost.
'I have no fixed address': A look at encampments for homeless across Canada

'I have no fixed address': A look at encampments for homeless across Canada

Federal housing advocate Marie-Josée Houle has called the spread of homeless encampments in cities across Canada a human rights crisis. "People living in encampments face some of the most vulnerable circumstances of any member of Canadian society ...
'Adding some weirdness' to their day, Vancouver woman surprises drivers with costumes

'Adding some weirdness' to their day, Vancouver woman surprises drivers with costumes

Some people love golfing, others like to hike, but Anne Bruinn's hobby is about "adding a little bit of spice" to other people's day by wearing a costume at the end of her driveway and entertaining passersby.
Second aid convoy reaches Gaza as Israel attacks targets in Syria and occupied West Bank

Second aid convoy reaches Gaza as Israel attacks targets in Syria and occupied West Bank

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The second aid convoy destined for desperate Palestinian civilians reached Gaza on Sunday, as Israel widened its attacks to include targets in Syria and the occupied West Bank and the Israeli prime minister warned Lebanon’s H