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Mom questions response when son struck by vehicle after getting off school bus

Mom questions response when son struck by vehicle after getting off school bus

Hudson Judas was the final student off the school bus last Friday and was crossing the street in a crosswalk near Royal Roads University when a passing vehicle struck him.
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority implements expanded whale protection corridor

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority implements expanded whale protection corridor

This will be the largest area of coverage by the program since its inception.
B.C. whisky maker rebrands after naming dispute with Scottish association

B.C. whisky maker rebrands after naming dispute with Scottish association

The Edinburgh-based association claimed in a court action that the use of the word "scotch" misleads consumers into believing the product is distilled and matured in Scotland.
'Disturbing' case highlights inequity in disability benefit: B.C. ombudsperson

'Disturbing' case highlights inequity in disability benefit: B.C. ombudsperson

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson has released a report on what he calls a "disturbing" case in which federal benefits intended for the family of a disabled Indigenous girl were instead kept in the province's coffers for almost three years.
One person dead, 70 displaced after apartment fire in North Vancouver

One person dead, 70 displaced after apartment fire in North Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Police say one person has died and 70 residents have been displaced following an apartment fire in North Vancouver.
China suspends more flights from YVR

China suspends more flights from YVR

Richmond travel agent losing hope for China’s market
911 service issue for B.C. Telus customers was second this month

911 service issue for B.C. Telus customers was second this month

The interruption to 911 services lasted from noon to about 4:45 p.m., according to E-Comm, B.C.’s primary 911 call taker and dispatcher.
'Dark web' drug-trafficking group arrested in Nanaimo, B.C., says RCMP

'Dark web' drug-trafficking group arrested in Nanaimo, B.C., says RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — Police say three men from Vancouver Island have been arrested for allegedly running a "dark web" drug-trafficking ring in Nanaimo, B.C., following an undercover investigation that began in early 2019.
One dead, scores homeless in Lynn Valley seniors apartment fire

One dead, scores homeless in Lynn Valley seniors apartment fire

Fire crews were called to Silverlynn Apartments on East 27th Street just after 6 a.m., after reports of smoke and flames from two third-floor units.
Crown calls for $18,000 fine for illegal crab fishing in Burrard Inlet

Crown calls for $18,000 fine for illegal crab fishing in Burrard Inlet

Man was one of three caught by fisheries officers pulling up traps in closed area of Vancouver Harbour near North Vancouver SeaBus route