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Squamish Elder Sam George releases memoir on surviving St. Paul's residential school

Squamish Elder Sam George releases memoir on surviving St. Paul's residential school

In 'The Fire Still Burns,' Sam George recounts his residential school experience and how it led to a life of addiction, violence and imprisonment
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UBC expands occupational therapy program in northern B.C.

UBC expands occupational therapy program in northern B.C.

‘People will be able to access care closer to home’
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'I thought it was a mistake, maybe a scam': Vancouver man wins $500,000 playing lottery

'I thought it was a mistake, maybe a scam': Vancouver man wins $500,000 playing lottery

"I'm breathing easier"
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Lake Country man sues after being injured by AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Lake Country man sues after being injured by AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Wightman, in a lawsuit filed last week in BC Supreme Court, alleged the defendants did not warn him of the risk of Guillain Barre syndrome prior to administering the vaccine.
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Crown wants protesters who stormed Trans Mountain site locked up

Crown wants protesters who stormed Trans Mountain site locked up

Prosecutors are seeking jail sentences for two pipeline protesters convicted last year of criminal contempt for storming a Trans Mountain worksite in Kamloops and refusing to leave.
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Trial begins for man accused of shooting at Vanderhoof RCMP detachment

Trial begins for man accused of shooting at Vanderhoof RCMP detachment

Suspect's state of mind will be a key issue as Crown seeks to find Paul Nicholas Russell guilty of attempted murder
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Langford building problems highlight need for tenancy safeguards: advocate

Langford building problems highlight need for tenancy safeguards: advocate

When contracts are "frustrated" by landlords, they have no liability to a tenant to provide support or compensation, says TAPS.
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Prince George nurse reprimanded by provincial college

Prince George nurse reprimanded by provincial college

Pamela Davis voluntarily agreed to a public reprimand and not to repeat the conduct at issue.
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'No, no, no!' Police officer tells jury about discovery of teen's body in Burnaby park

'No, no, no!' Police officer tells jury about discovery of teen's body in Burnaby park

Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Stacey Rogers told the jury at Ibrahim Ali's murder trial that the police dog handler who first discovered the body of a missing 13-year-old girl in Burnaby's Central Park was "extremely distraught."
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B.C. introduces exemptions for children, spouses living in 55-plus stratas

B.C. introduces exemptions for children, spouses living in 55-plus stratas

VICTORIA — British Columbia residents who find themselves entangled in new property bylaws because their home has been changed to a 55-plus age restriction now have more protection.
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