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Vaughn Palmer: Mixed views on meaning of Haida Gwaii deal portends court fight

Party Leader Kevin Falcon called on the government “to hold off on its rushed enactment and ensure broader consultation,” in a news release Wednesday. B.C. United cited concerns about the impact on ... read more

There's a B.C. connection to the massive success of global pop star Diljit Dosanjh

Diljit Dosanjh launches the Canadian leg of the Dil-Luminati tour at B.C. Place next Saturday. The cross-country arena jaunt by the Indian music and film star marks the first time that a Punjabi ... read more

Squamish council delays vote on floating LNG worker accommodation

The District of Squamish has delayed a vote on the moorage of a floating hotel for workers at the Woodfibre LNG site. On Tuesday evening, 68 speakers attended a “public input opportunity” at the ... read more

Inquest into B.C. police shooting deaths recommends emergency events be recorded

An inquest jury looking into the police shooting deaths of a man and the woman he was holding hostage has recommended that events involving the emergency response team be recorded with both video and ... read more

Opinion: An international plastic treaty must eliminate virgin plastic production to protect our oceans

Ahead of this meeting, the Scientists Coalition for an Effective Treaty is calling for the treaty to commit to reducing “virgin plastic” production. Technically known as primary plastic polymers, or ... read more

Man found with kilos of cocaine and Hells Angels 'propaganda:' B.C. government lawsuit

A man arrested last fall in southeastern B.C. had more than five kilos of cocaine and Hells Angels propaganda in his truck, a lawsuit says. A man arrested last October north of Kamloops had more than ... read more

B.C. civil lawsuit against Sex Pistols guitarist alleges 1980 sexual assault

A Vancouver woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Paramount Pictures Corp. and punk rocker Stephen Jones of The Sex Pistols alleging he sexually assaulted her as a teenager while she was a movie ... read more

Princess Anne to visit B.C., sail to Esquimalt during 3-day visit

The princess and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, will attend a series of events during the three-day trip starting on May 3, including the commissioning ceremony for the HMCS Max Bernays ... read more

Traffic alert: Cambie Bridge closed overnight Friday for filming

The Cambie Bridge will be closed to traffic overnight Friday due to the filming of a “major motion picture,” said the City of Vancouver. read more

Opposition B.C. United seeks to prevent convicted dangerous offenders from name changes

The Opposition’s Name Amendment Act, if passed, would automatically prevent people designated as a dangerous or long-term offender under the Criminal Code from filing applications to change their name ... read more

Opinion: Vancouver needs a different type of housing — starting on public land

The barrage of housing announcements so far in 2024 has been refreshing. It shows the province of B.C. and Ottawa are firmly committed to addressing housing unaffordability, especially in rental ... read more

Michelle Mungall: Leave the kids' schools for learning, not protesting

In response, the provincial government has recently introduced the Safe Schools Act. It will prohibit these kinds of protests within 20 metres of a school so that children can learn without feeling ... read more