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Multiple Christmas Day sailings cancelled as stormy weather set to hit B.C. coast

Multiple Christmas Day sailings cancelled as stormy weather set to hit B.C. coast

VANCOUVER — BC Ferries says it has cancelled several Christmas Day sailings on multiple routes and many more are at risk as stormy weather whips up high winds on the province's coast.
North Van couple hands out warming kits to homeless community over winter

North Van couple hands out warming kits to homeless community over winter

Warm The Homeless started in 2014 to help the unhoused better prepare for the colder season
Richmond shoppers can now 'park' their dogs in a smart kennel

Richmond shoppers can now 'park' their dogs in a smart kennel

Founded in Brazil, PetParker recently landed in Lansdowne Centre
Santa visits kids in hospital

Santa visits kids in hospital

Here are a few pictures of Santa with the children who were able to visit with him and the staff who were thrilled to have photos taken of themselves with the genuine elf direct from the North Pole.
Magnitude-4.0 quake in Washington state felt in Victoria

Magnitude-4.0 quake in Washington state felt in Victoria

The earthquake occured at 7:14 a.m, 74 km southeast of Victoria.
Mountains of glass: the archeological intrigue of B.C.'s Mount Edziza Park

Mountains of glass: the archeological intrigue of B.C.'s Mount Edziza Park

The largest known obsidian outcrops in Western Canada are found here, etched into the soil eight million years ago, a gift left behind by basalt strato-volcanoes, shield volcanoes, lava domes and calderas.
A scientist explains the science of Santa Claus

A scientist explains the science of Santa Claus

How does Santa Claus deliver so many presents so fast? Albert Einstein figured it out.
BC Ferries cancels northern sailings over mechanical issue, 'hurricane-force winds'

BC Ferries cancels northern sailings over mechanical issue, 'hurricane-force winds'

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — BC Ferries says it's cancelling sailings to and from Prince Rupert until Dec. 28 due an engine issue coupled with forecasted "hurricane-force winds.
B.C. driver who caused multi-vehicle crash was high on magic mushrooms

B.C. driver who caused multi-vehicle crash was high on magic mushrooms

Liam Richard Marvin Woodland, 29, will likely be sentenced sometime in February.
B.C. mom upset at lack of options for criminal charges after man enters her home

B.C. mom upset at lack of options for criminal charges after man enters her home

"I want to see some change and I'd hate to see this happen to somebody else."