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Vancouverite linked to cross-border drug trade sentenced to 14 1/2 years in U.S. jail

Vancouverite linked to cross-border drug trade sentenced to 14 1/2 years in U.S. jail

A transnational drug criminal from Vancouver, who was linked by police to a notorious underground Richmond bank, was sentenced to 14-and-a-half years in a U.S. prison Thursday.
Former B.C. vice-principal convicted of child porn charges gets lifetime teaching ban

Former B.C. vice-principal convicted of child porn charges gets lifetime teaching ban

Robert Haire resigned on Sept. 21, 2018.
Rain arrives in southern B.C., but more than 100 millimetres needed to erase drought

Rain arrives in southern B.C., but more than 100 millimetres needed to erase drought

VANCOUVER — The first showers since September began falling in parts of Metro Vancouver before the sun came up, but officials in many coastal communities doubt a series of incoming weather systems will relieve the drought gripping parts of British Co
Gen Xers outdo boomers with largest carbon footprint, BC Hydro report finds

Gen Xers outdo boomers with largest carbon footprint, BC Hydro report finds

More than half of millennials rate baby boomers as the least environmentally conscious generation.
Eby becomes leader, says he has mixed feelings after rival is disqualified

Eby becomes leader, says he has mixed feelings after rival is disqualified

At a news conference in Vancouver on Thursday, David Eby said he’s excited to work on issues such as housing, health care, climate sustainability, mental health and street disorder, which he called “huge priorities.” 
Court awards B.C. man $1.5M after life-changing car accident

Court awards B.C. man $1.5M after life-changing car accident

The accident left the man with chronic physical injuries at a time that would have been "the prime of his life," ruled the judge.
B.C. woman alleges sexual abuse, sues Coquitlam church, pastor

B.C. woman alleges sexual abuse, sues Coquitlam church, pastor

A Langley woman alleges the church's long-time pastor sexually abused her repeatedly.
Video shows Island rescuers freeing humpback whale from fishing gear

Video shows Island rescuers freeing humpback whale from fishing gear

The whale was entangled in the ropes of a large yellow buoy used for prawn fishing.
One man in custody as police investigate double homicide in Saanich, B.C.

One man in custody as police investigate double homicide in Saanich, B.C.

SAANICH, B.C. — Two people have been found dead in Saanich, B.C., and police in the Vancouver Island municipality say the homicides appear to be connected. One man is in custody. Police say the public is not believed to be at risk.
Fall set to finally reach B.C., as rain, skiff of snow forecast to replace heat

Fall set to finally reach B.C., as rain, skiff of snow forecast to replace heat

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says unseasonable heat in British Columbia is ending and rain or snow will arrive in some areas as early as Friday.