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B.C. Catholic church admits vicarious liability for boy's sex abuse

B.C. Catholic church admits vicarious liability for boy's sex abuse

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver denies institutional problems protecting sexually abusive priests.
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Company looking to test autonomous Chinese drones in northern BC

Company looking to test autonomous Chinese drones in northern BC

Judy Xie says the drones could be used to enhance urban and forest firefighting capabilities, and could be used for medical emergency response.
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Northern BC Indigenous elders recording oral histories of Tse'K'wa cave

Northern BC Indigenous elders recording oral histories of Tse'K'wa cave

Also known as the Charlie Lake Cave, the national historic site has been an Indigenous gathering place for more than 12,000 years
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U.S. charges bring Iranian foreign interference into focus

U.S. charges bring Iranian foreign interference into focus

"We're just scratching the surface of the Iranian influence in Canada," says Burnaby lawyer.
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B.C. toddler death case heads to possible resolution

B.C. toddler death case heads to possible resolution

A 23-month old child died as a result of a two-car collision in downtown Vancouver on July 6, 2021.
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No known threats to Vancouver Pride events, police say

No known threats to Vancouver Pride events, police say

Canada's spy agency suggests "hate-fuelled marches colliding with Pride celebrations."
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B.C. lawyer alleged to have used AI program for case law

B.C. lawyer alleged to have used AI program for case law

Use of artificial intelligence programs in the legal system must meet the code of conduct requirements of the Law Society of BC, according to society guidance on AI.
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No fire drills, no evacuation instructions at Winters Hotel, manager testifies

No fire drills, no evacuation instructions at Winters Hotel, manager testifies

"In hindsight, I didn't realize how dangerous the Winters was, it's a 113-year-old building," Chauncey Carr testified.
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Discrimination probe launched into police use of force in B.C.

Discrimination probe launched into police use of force in B.C.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's human rights commissioner has launched an inquiry into police use of force against people who are racialized or coping with mental-health issues, although Kasari Govender acknowledged there may be gaps in the data they'
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Daycare expansion pitched to Dawson Creek city council

Daycare expansion pitched to Dawson Creek city council

More infant and toddler care is needed in the South Peace, says Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre Executive Director Johanna Martens, pitching a five million dollar expansion to the City of Dawson Creek.
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