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Shoes a part of B.C. memorial for residential school victims disappear before removal

Shoes a part of B.C. memorial for residential school victims disappear before removal

The city says it hopes to "respectfully bring... to a close" the memorial by May 28 --- the two-year anniversary of its establishment.
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'On the inside': Why some Indigenous officers stick with the RCMP despite struggles

'On the inside': Why some Indigenous officers stick with the RCMP despite struggles

OTTAWA — Dean Gladue says he never experienced racism until joining the RCMP. The 26-year veteran began his career with the force in 1989 as special constable, a role assigned to police First Nations reserves.
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As a former child in 'care,' hip-hop artist brings message of visibility to the legislature

As a former child in 'care,' hip-hop artist brings message of visibility to the legislature

Bryant Doradea — an advocate, rapper, and spoken word artist — performed his 'Foster Kid Survival Guide' for ministers last week.
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Tesla crash at BC Ferries terminal deemed driver error

Tesla crash at BC Ferries terminal deemed driver error

The crash caused an estimated $30,000 worth of damage to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal.
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Damage to luxury handbag costs B.C. woman $1,468

Damage to luxury handbag costs B.C. woman $1,468

A woman borrowed her friend's luxury chain wallet handbag to go to Dubai.
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Seasonal weather to return, but lightning risk sparks new wildfire concern in B.C.

Seasonal weather to return, but lightning risk sparks new wildfire concern in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government warned Friday that a return to more seasonal spring conditions is raising the risk of lightning-caused wildfires heading into the long weekend, after a prolonged hot and dry spell across much of the provinc
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Nearly 40% of land burned in B.C., U.S. wildfires linked to carbon pollution

Nearly 40% of land burned in B.C., U.S. wildfires linked to carbon pollution

The first of its kind study, which stretched from B.C. and Alberta to the U.S.-Mexico border, found major fossil fuel emitters were responsible for nearly half the increase in fire prone conditions since 1901.
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Public urged to disable automatic 911 feature on their phones after surge in false emergency calls

Public urged to disable automatic 911 feature on their phones after surge in false emergency calls

Over three quarters of the 911 calls to North Van RCMP in a recent four-day period were false alarms. Some phones will auto-dial 911 after just a few pushes of a button.
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'Embarrassment of a company': Vancouverites share WestJet re-booking horror stories

'Embarrassment of a company': Vancouverites share WestJet re-booking horror stories

The strike is averted but the chaos is not.
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B.C. TV reporter takes break, citing traumatic work and online abuse

B.C. TV reporter takes break, citing traumatic work and online abuse

“The traumatic stories, graphic images and online abuse finally got to me.”
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