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Gold mine Ponzi scheme ruined B.C. residents' lives, commission hears

Gold mine Ponzi scheme ruined B.C. residents' lives, commission hears

The pyramid scheme originated in Florida and had five B.C. residents play an integral role.
North Shore Rescue cleared for night hoists

North Shore Rescue cleared for night hoists

After months of the silent treatment from the province, North Shore Rescue will now be allowed to use one of their most powerful tools at night.
Province places permanent cap on food-delivery fees

Province places permanent cap on food-delivery fees

The 15% cap on food and 5% cap on additional fees had been due to expire at the end of the year.
B.C. Liberals ask government to cancel MLA pay raises next year

B.C. Liberals ask government to cancel MLA pay raises next year

The increases, which are tied to inflation, could total up to an extra $10,000 for MLAs, who earn $115,000 a year in basic compensation.

Police arrest bank robbery suspect who barricaded himself in taxi cab

VANCOUVER — A bank robbery suspect is in custody following a nearly two-hour long standoff with Vancouver police. Police say around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, staff at a bank near Main Street and East Pender Street called 911 to report a robbery.
EA Sports continues to sponsor Hockey Canada amid scandal

EA Sports continues to sponsor Hockey Canada amid scandal

The major video game producer, which has a massive campus in Burnaby, is still a national marketing partner of Hockey Canada.
Crossing the border this Thanksgiving long weekend? Here’s what you should know

Crossing the border this Thanksgiving long weekend? Here’s what you should know

Be prepared.
Small wildfire in Metro Vancouver regional park now under control

Small wildfire in Metro Vancouver regional park now under control

COQUITLAM, B.C. — The Metro Vancouver Regional District says a small wildfire sparked in a park last Saturday is now considered under control.
Opposition BC Liberals seek MLA pay freeze ahead of possible 10 per cent increase

Opposition BC Liberals seek MLA pay freeze ahead of possible 10 per cent increase

VICTORIA — A call by the Opposition BC Liberals to freeze provincial politicians' salaries as a show of solidarity with people struggling to make ends meet during inflationary times has found some traction with the New Democrat government.
Man who threatened B.C. nurse with Molotov cocktail sentenced

Man who threatened B.C. nurse with Molotov cocktail sentenced

Anthony Jason Phillips also told a No Frills grocery store security officer he would stab him for preventing him from leaving with stolen food.