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Kelowna auto technician files lawsuit claiming debilitating injuries after surgery

Kelowna auto technician files lawsuit claiming debilitating injuries after surgery

The allegations in the notice of civil claim have not been proven in court.
UBC regrets handling of Turpel-Lafond, as she loses honour at different university

UBC regrets handling of Turpel-Lafond, as she loses honour at different university

VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia says it deeply regrets its handling of the case of retired judge and former law professor Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who was the subject of a CBC investigation about her claims of Indigenous heritage.
Turpel-Lafond voluntarily returns honorary degree to Vancouver Island University

Turpel-Lafond voluntarily returns honorary degree to Vancouver Island University

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has received more than 10 honorary degrees from Canadian institutions.
The future of rare cold-water coral garden on B.C. coast is still on the line

The future of rare cold-water coral garden on B.C. coast is still on the line

“If we let this slide this year again, we risk losing more coral fans,” said marine zoologist Neil McDaniel.
Two B.C. judicial complaints investigated in 2021

Two B.C. judicial complaints investigated in 2021

B.C. provincial court received 211 complaints for 2021, down from the 352-complaint high in 2017.
Canadians have to pay more to visit some Italian attractions in 2023. Here's why

Canadians have to pay more to visit some Italian attractions in 2023. Here's why

But there is also a picturesque Italian region you can visit for free.
Vancouver to fund plans to renew its embattled Chinatown neighbourhood

Vancouver to fund plans to renew its embattled Chinatown neighbourhood

Vancouver councillors have unanimously approved funding for its Uplifting Chinatown Action Plan, in an attempt to revive the historic neighbourhood.
RCMP investigating after two bodies found inside Coldstream, B.C., home

RCMP investigating after two bodies found inside Coldstream, B.C., home

VERNON, B.C. — An RCMP major crime unit has been called in to investigate after the discovery of two bodies inside a home in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley.
Another whale turns up dead on B.C. shoreline

Another whale turns up dead on B.C. shoreline

A necropsy is being done to determine how the whale died.
Injured police officer making 'progress' after deadly avalanche near Kaslo

Injured police officer making 'progress' after deadly avalanche near Kaslo

He was left with internal injuries and broken ribs.