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'Thought he was dead': Animal lover helps rescue skunk in Vancouver

"It broke my heart," said Deborah Bastow of seeing the black and white critter barely moving in a roundabout garden bed.

Apr 1, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

B.C. ends consumer carbon tax after marathon debate in legislature

British Columbia drivers are looking at the gas pumps for a sign of tax relief after the early-morning approval of legislation ending the carbon tax after 17 years.

Apr 1, 2025 1:13 PM Read more >

Police investigate 'suspicious' fires in three Langley, B.C., homes

LANGLEY, B.C. — Mounties in Langley, B.C., say they are investigating three separate house fires that broke out early Tuesday. Police say fire crews were first called at 3:15 a.m. to a fire in a home in the 19900 block of 76 Ave.

Apr 1, 2025 12:34 PM Read more >

Downtown Eastside stabbing case going to preliminary hearing

Ricky Martinez was fatally stabbed in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on Sept. 28, 2023.

Mar 31, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >

'Missed opportunity': Rejection of bid for fifth new vessel disappoints BC Ferries

BC Ferries' chief executive said Monday he is "at odds" with a regulator's decision to approve four new vessels instead of the five it had requested, calling it "a missed opportunity" to ensure reliable service in the future.

Mar 31, 2025 4:04 PM Read more >

B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

British Columbia is reviewing health authority spending to ensure resources go to "critical patient services" and to minimize wasteful administrative costs.

Mar 31, 2025 3:36 PM Read more >

Vancouver cabbie killing accused selects jury trial

The Vancouver Police Department said Aden Jimale Hersi was assaulted by a passenger in August 2022.

Mar 31, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Mom forgives B.C. teen who stabbed son, left him in care for life

Ezekiel Ezekiel Okumu pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Oct. 16, 2024 in Vancouver Provincial Court.

Mar 31, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

150kg meth seizures at Vancouver airport, bound for Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand

VANCOUVER — Border officers have announced the seizure of almost 150 kilograms of methamphetamine bound for export at Vancouver International Airport, with some of the drugs disguised as gifts or masked with vinegar and pepper to hide their smell.

Mar 31, 2025 10:45 AM Read more >

'We are not for sale': Michael Bublé sets patriotic tone at Junos as artists boast of Canadian pride

"We are the greatest nation on Earth," Junos host Michael Bublé said during his opening monologue. "And we are not for sale."

Mar 31, 2025 4:49 AM Read more >