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This corner of B.C. amid worst drought in Canada

This corner of B.C. amid worst drought in Canada

The lack of water threatens levels in hydroelectric reservoirs and has left some farmers struggling to feed their animals.
Elias Pettersson finishes second in 2024 Lady Byng voting

Elias Pettersson finishes second in 2024 Lady Byng voting

Jaccob Slavin won the 2024 Lady Byng but Elias Pettersson's second-place finish suggests he could win the award in the future.
RCMP officer working in Bella Bella transferred after 'racist' posts

RCMP officer working in Bella Bella transferred after 'racist' posts

Heiltsuk Nation Chief: "This was really hard on our community."
Time’s running out to get your sweet treats at this popular New West bakery

Time’s running out to get your sweet treats at this popular New West bakery

Fratelli’s Bakery’s last day in Sapperton is June 1 – but it will continue to operate its Vancouver location.
Big pay raise proposed for Metro Vancouver chair and vice-chair amid financial crisis

Big pay raise proposed for Metro Vancouver chair and vice-chair amid financial crisis

The Metro Vancouver board of director's chair and vice-chair are attending more meetings and need more compensation, according to a report to the board.
B.C. judges lower woman's $400K jury award for unnecessary mastectomy

B.C. judges lower woman's $400K jury award for unnecessary mastectomy

Three B.C. Court of Appeal judges found the negligent mastectomy of the woman's right breast was not severe enough to warrant a high award for damages.
New Westminster’s former Number 3 fire hall is for sale

New Westminster’s former Number 3 fire hall is for sale

Fire sale: A piece of New West’s built heritage history is on the market for $1,198,000.
B.C. food manufacturers see losses as grocers profit, say reports

B.C. food manufacturers see losses as grocers profit, say reports

Supply chains have smoothed but ample challenges remain.
One-third of B.C. workers earn below 'living wage,' report shows

One-third of B.C. workers earn below 'living wage,' report shows

The minimum wage is set to hit $17.40 per hour in B.C. but hundreds of thousands of B.C. workers continue to find themselves under financial stress with relatively low unlivable wages.
B.C. church to pay settlement to priest sex abuse survivor

B.C. church to pay settlement to priest sex abuse survivor

"Placidus may have murdered my soul, yet he was unable to kill my spirit," the victim said.