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Researchers say new J-pod calf is a girl for southern resident orca population

Researchers say new J-pod calf is a girl for southern resident orca population

VANCOUVER — The sex of the newest calf born in the waters off British Columbia to a critically endangered pod of killer whales has been determined, and researchers say the discovery offers hope for struggling southern resident orcas.
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Northern B.C. woman won $2M on BC/49 ticket bought in Burns Lake

Northern B.C. woman won $2M on BC/49 ticket bought in Burns Lake

Southbank resident Margaret Gooding won on May 21.
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New SkyTrain, electric buses part of B.C.'s $2.4B for transit in Metro Vancouver

New SkyTrain, electric buses part of B.C.'s $2.4B for transit in Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — The B.C. government says a Surrey-to-Langley SkyTrain line and electrified bus fleets are among the projects that will benefit from a $2.4-billion investment in Metro Vancouver transit. George Heyman, B.C.
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Vancouver police say woman arrested after allegedly abducting two children

Vancouver police say woman arrested after allegedly abducting two children

VANCOUVER — Police say a woman has been arrested in connection with the abduction of two children in Vancouver. Const. Tania Visintin says the woman took the seven- and nine-year-old sisters from their mother's home last night, but they are now safe.
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B.C. aims to end 'period poverty,' expand access to menstrual products

B.C. aims to end 'period poverty,' expand access to menstrual products

BURNABY, B.C. — The British Columbia government says it is providing $750,000 to expand access to free menstrual products for people who need them and to help the United Way establish a task force to consider how to end "period poverty.
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Environment Canada warns of heavy rain for parts of northern B.C., flood watch posted

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain for parts of northern B.C., flood watch posted

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada warns prolonged rains will drench parts of northern B.C. over the weekend, raising the potential for localized flooding.
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U.S. officials stop boat with 1,400 pounds of meth headed toward Canada

U.S. officials stop boat with 1,400 pounds of meth headed toward Canada

SEATTLE — U.S. authorities say they stopped a small boat carrying a large shipment of methamphetamine after they saw it riding low in the water near the Canadian border with Washington state. U.S.
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World Cup controversy set to spark $10M compensation claim against Canadian Soccer Association

World Cup controversy set to spark $10M compensation claim against Canadian Soccer Association

Iranian government official lashes out at CSA for cancelling World Cup tune-up match in BC Place.
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What do pipelines have to do with reconciliation?

What do pipelines have to do with reconciliation?

First Nation environmental assessments and ownership are the new way of doing business
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J-Pod back in Salish Sea, with healthy female calf

J-Pod back in Salish Sea, with healthy female calf

Presence of J-Pod in Island waters so soon in season regarded as a good sign
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