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ABC Vancouver park commissioner, party chair to battle for Conservative nomination

ABC Vancouver park commissioner, party chair to battle for Conservative nomination

Angela Haer, Marie Rogers seeking federal party nod in Vancouver-Granville riding.
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Vancouver park commissioner seeks legal advice over mayor's move to abolish board

Vancouver park commissioner seeks legal advice over mayor's move to abolish board

Green Party's Tom Digby: "We are unfortunately forced into a situation not of our making."
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No fire drills, no evacuation instructions at Winters Hotel, manager testifies

No fire drills, no evacuation instructions at Winters Hotel, manager testifies

"In hindsight, I didn't realize how dangerous the Winters was, it's a 113-year-old building," Chauncey Carr testified.
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B.C. population to hit 7.9 million by 2046, as growth rate soars: report

B.C. population to hit 7.9 million by 2046, as growth rate soars: report

VICTORIA — British Columbia's population is projected to reach 7.9 million by 2046 according to official projections and statistics that suggest the province is experiencing the fastest growth in 50 years. The new B.C.
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Police say two-year-old child hit by vehicle near Falkland, B.C., has died

Police say two-year-old child hit by vehicle near Falkland, B.C., has died

VERNON, B.C. — Mounties in the North Okanagan say they are investigating the death of a two-year-old child. Police say they were called Monday afternoon to help ambulance staff who responded after the child had been hit by a vehicle.
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FRS Clipper resumes weekend service between Victoria and Seattle next month

FRS Clipper resumes weekend service between Victoria and Seattle next month

The Clipper V will offer daily round-trips Feb. 16-19 and Feb. 23-26
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Powerful wind gusts down trees, cause widespread power outages across Prince George

Powerful wind gusts down trees, cause widespread power outages across Prince George

BC Hydro crews first dispatched about 2:20 a.m. Tuesday; storm moves into Peace region
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Island's snowpack particularly low; could signal bad fire season

Island's snowpack particularly low; could signal bad fire season

Lack of snow means fuels like trees and deadfall will likely dry out earlier, which typically leads to fires earlier in the year
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Censured former Strathcona Regional District director wins appeal over legal costs

Censured former Strathcona Regional District director wins appeal over legal costs

Noba Anderson went to court after being censured for sharing confidential information with her own lawyer
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Thompson Rivers University axes fine arts program

Thompson Rivers University axes fine arts program

The board voted 6-2 to discontinue TRU's visual arts major, minor, diploma and certificate, which will be phased out over the next three years.
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