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Vancouver targeted by Chinese police for 'service centre': reports

Vancouver targeted by Chinese police for 'service centre': reports

Safeguard Defenders says media reports indicate a Chinese police-run 'service station' may be operating in Vancouver.
What did vegetarians eat 115 years ago? This historic Vancouver menu has answers

What did vegetarians eat 115 years ago? This historic Vancouver menu has answers

Want some nut cream toast or a nut sandwich?
Not criminally responsible, defence says in B.C. courthouse stabbing case

Not criminally responsible, defence says in B.C. courthouse stabbing case

Fear led the woman to carry a knife and hammer, the court heard.
B.C. property assessments higher, but market has changed: assessor

B.C. property assessments higher, but market has changed: assessor

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's property assessment agency is warning homeowners that figures released next month estimating the value of their home will likely be higher than the current market price.
'Coyote' takes home best feature, best performance awards at Whistler Film Festival

'Coyote' takes home best feature, best performance awards at Whistler Film Festival

WHISTLER, B.C. — Montreal-educated filmmaker Katherine Jerkovic's movie "Coyote" was the big winner at the Whistler Film Festival.
BC SPCA warning about the dangers of winter for pets

BC SPCA warning about the dangers of winter for pets

Keep your dogs indoors during cold weather!
Surge of rare disease hits Island's homeless people; vaccines being offered

Surge of rare disease hits Island's homeless people; vaccines being offered

There have been eight lab-confirmed cases of haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) in Victoria, Nanaimo and Parksville since late 2021. A typical year would see one case at most on the Island.
Victoria-raised doctor practicing in U.S. calls incentives to return 'great news'

Victoria-raised doctor practicing in U.S. calls incentives to return 'great news'

Madhur Kuckreja says he had been on the brink of moving to Seattle after frustrating attempts to be licensed in B.C.
Canada’s largest karate tournament kicks off in Richmond

Canada’s largest karate tournament kicks off in Richmond

Olympian Hamoon Derafshipour, who placed fifth in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, is one of the athletes to watch out for this weekend.
Arctic chill over north and central coasts of B.C.: Environment Canada

Arctic chill over north and central coasts of B.C.: Environment Canada

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada is warning people who live on British Columbia's central and north coasts to dress warmly to avoid frostbite and hypothermia as frigid conditions are expected to persist this weekend.