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Nanaimo dance duo gets boost from Eurythmics singer

Nanaimo dance duo gets boost from Eurythmics singer

Vancouver Island dance duo Funkanometry capped its best year to date with a shout-out from Annie Lennox that sent its social-media accounts into overdrive.
Not 'rocket science': B.C. judge tells lawyers to get COVID hearings online

Not 'rocket science': B.C. judge tells lawyers to get COVID hearings online

Justice David Crerar ruled the public would benefit by being able to view the proceedings.
Seattle woman donates island near Gabriola as nature reserve

Seattle woman donates island near Gabriola as nature reserve

Family of the late Betty Swift hopes Link Island becomes a location for climate-change research
As B.C.'s vaccination rates improve, big gaps remain among pregnant women

As B.C.'s vaccination rates improve, big gaps remain among pregnant women

Vaccination rates against whooping cough have more than doubled among pregnant British Columbians during the pandemic, but the province still falls behind the rest of the country.
Bowser family welcomes baby in wake of devastating gas station fire

Bowser family welcomes baby in wake of devastating gas station fire

“It’s crazy because at about 9:50 on the 6th the fire had started, and on the 9th about 9:50 we were holding baby.”
Deadly avian flu virus taking toll on wild birds

Deadly avian flu virus taking toll on wild birds

Water fowl, raptors and even crows and ravens are likely seeing untold losses, say Island wildlife rescue organizations.
Vancouver man awarded $1.2 million for accident injuries

Vancouver man awarded $1.2 million for accident injuries

Courtney David Baskerville was first hit while riding his bike in the West End and later as he rode in a cab to Gastown.
Surrey taxpayers would fork out $155M on a failed police transition

Surrey taxpayers would fork out $155M on a failed police transition

By 2027, staff estimate the city will be $235 million ahead by reversing the transition and keeping the Mounties.
Driver in fatal Abbotsford hit-and-run urged to turn themselves in

Driver in fatal Abbotsford hit-and-run urged to turn themselves in

A 38-year-old man is dead after the hit-and-run.
What is up with that Squamish house rented by a Whistler hotel?

What is up with that Squamish house rented by a Whistler hotel?

Neighbour raises concerns as Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler rents Garibaldi Highlands home for employees.