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More than a dozen arrested in B.C. anti-logging protests

PORT RENFREW, B.C. — Mounties say 14 people were arrested on southern Vancouver Island Saturday as officers enforced a court injunction ordering the removal of blockades set up to protest old-growth logging.

IHIT investigating deadly shooting Saturday in Coquitlam

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Police say a man is dead after a shooting Saturday evening in Coquitlam, B.C. Investigators say the victim was gunned down near Hart St. and Henderson Ave. around 5:30 p.m.
Prince George protesters show solidarity for Fairy Creek blockade

Prince George protesters show solidarity for Fairy Creek blockade

Saturday protest at Prince George Courthouse highlights threat to province's old-growth forests
Man found dead after becoming separated from friend during North Vancouver hike

Man found dead after becoming separated from friend during North Vancouver hike

VANCOUVER — Police say a hiker has died after becoming separated from a friend during a hike in North Vancouver. North Vancouver RCMP say two friends were hiking in the area of Mt. Fromme on Friday when they became separated.
Prostate cancer: 'Too many guys just suffer in silence'

Prostate cancer: 'Too many guys just suffer in silence'

Wheelin' Warrior Lyle Dickieson riding for a cure
Officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond, B.C. hospital

Officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond, B.C. hospital

VANCOUVER — A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on an acute care unit at Richmond Hospital. The Vancouver Coastal Health authority says seven patients on the acute care for the elderly unit tested positive for the virus.
What will it take to halt old-growth logging in B.C.?

What will it take to halt old-growth logging in B.C.?

British Columbia's old-growth trees are major carbon sinks and pillars of a vibrant forest ecosystem. But as the province struggles to achieve its emission targets, only 3% of the big trees are left in B.C. — has the Squamish Nation found a solution?
Squamish Constellation Festival organizers have their eyes — and ears — on 2022 event

Squamish Constellation Festival organizers have their eyes — and ears — on 2022 event

Former Squamish mayor Patricia Heintzman now a partner with the annual festival, which has been postponed since 2019 due to COVID-19.
Fraser Health looks to boost young adult COVID-19 vaccination with FOMO campaign

Fraser Health looks to boost young adult COVID-19 vaccination with FOMO campaign

SURREY, B.C. — The Fraser Health authority is leveraging the fear of missing out in its campaign aimed at convincing young adults to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Dr.
Conservation North backs Fairy Creek old-growth protest

Conservation North backs Fairy Creek old-growth protest

Local group says Prince George-area forests at risk, require legal protection to prevent logging