Highlights

COVID-19 outbreaks affect 16 patients at Royal Columbian, Burnaby hospitals

A total of 16 patients and four staff have tested positive in the outbreaks, which follow the removal of mask mandates in B.C. health care.

Apr 21, 2023 5:50 PM Read more >

'Threatened the victim': Passenger refuses to get out of nursing mother's seat on Vancouver flight

In a video, the flight attendants tell the mother she will be removed from the plane if she doesn't "calm down."

Apr 21, 2023 4:37 PM Read more >

Judge in Prince Rupert, B.C., strikes arguments as 'stupid' in contempt case

PRINCE RUPERT — A provincial court judge in Prince Rupert, B.C., has sentenced a 46-year-old man to a year in jail for contempt of court, ruling he tried to circumvent the justice system with "pseudo-legal" and "stupid" arguments.

Apr 21, 2023 4:33 PM Read more >

Insurance association warns federal dental plan could lead employers to drop coverage

OTTAWA — An association of health insurance providers warns it might not be worthwhile for small businesses to provide dental benefits to some employees once the government launches a national dental-care plan.

Apr 21, 2023 2:48 PM Read more >

Premiers united in call for bail reform after meeting with police chiefs, says Eby

British Columbia Premier David Eby says his provincial and territorial counterparts are unanimous in calling on the federal government to implement bail reforms and expand support to fight against guns and gangs in communities.

Apr 21, 2023 2:17 PM Read more >

Letter: PSAC strike is about fair wages for workers

"Families who work for low wages often face impossible choices: buy food or heat the house, feed the children or pay the rent."

Apr 21, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Gas prices remain over $1.80 per litre in Metro Vancouver.

Apr 21, 2023 11:42 AM Read more >

B.C. announces funding for more than 10K new paid internships for students

The internships will be in sectors such as clean technology, life sciences, emergency management, advanced timber and agritech

Apr 21, 2023 10:45 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: How the province's drug decriminalization program is meeting opposition in B.C. municipalities

Kamloops and Campbell River are pushing back on permitting open drug use, and BC United leader Kevin Falcon calls the province's program 'reckless'

Apr 21, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Can B.C. landlords, roommates install cameras in apartment common areas?

From the shared laundry to a unit's living room, here's what's legal.

Apr 21, 2023 10:08 AM Read more >