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Ken Sim sworn in as Vancouver's first Chinese Canadian mayor, promises co-operation

Ken Sim sworn in as Vancouver's first Chinese Canadian mayor, promises co-operation

VANCOUVER — Ken Sim has made history after being sworn in as Vancouver's first Chinese Canadian mayor.
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17 snowfall, wind and arctic outflow warnings issued for B.C.

17 snowfall, wind and arctic outflow warnings issued for B.C.

With the windchill, it's going to feel like -20 C in some parts of the province.
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Chinese espionage networks operating in B.C., U.S. indictment alleges

Chinese espionage networks operating in B.C., U.S. indictment alleges

The RCMP says it's "aware of foreign interference activity in Canada" and has methods and techniques to combat it.
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Another 171 overdose deaths in B.C. for September from toxic drug supply: coroner

Another 171 overdose deaths in B.C. for September from toxic drug supply: coroner

VICTORIA — Nearly six people a day are dying of overdoses in British Columbia, a toll the corner says puts the province on track to surpass 2,000 drug deaths for another year.
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Arctic chill, more snow for parts of B.C., following powerful weekend storm

Arctic chill, more snow for parts of B.C., following powerful weekend storm

VANCOUVER — Repair crews have made progress restoring electricity to the hundreds of thousands of British Columbia homes that were blacked out during powerful weekend storms, but Environment Canada says snow and wind remain factors.
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Rewilding a school wetland is a lesson in climate resilience

Rewilding a school wetland is a lesson in climate resilience

Quadra Elementary’s kindergarten students tried their best to follow instructions and stay seated on tarps that were spread out on the school field in an attempt to keep them clean.
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Former Fort Nelson mayor Bill Streeper dies

Former Fort Nelson mayor Bill Streeper dies

Remembered for his passion, tenacity, love of community, by local leaders
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Submarine could move to another fleet-repair facility, DND says

Submarine could move to another fleet-repair facility, DND says

If work on HMCS Chicoutimi is moved from Esquimalt, it would be a major economic blow to those employed to work on Canada’s Victoria-class submarines and a hit to the local economy.
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Students visiting retirement home to hear first-hand accounts of Second World War

Students visiting retirement home to hear first-hand accounts of Second World War

Parkwood Place, a retirement home for about 100 residents, is welcoming Grade 6 and 7 students from nearby Lansdowne Middle School
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Thousands remain without power after B.C. windstorm, snow in the forecast

Thousands remain without power after B.C. windstorm, snow in the forecast

VANCOUVER — Tens of thousands of homes remained without power heading into Saturday evening after fierce storms with strong winds toppled trees and brought down power lines throughout British Columbia's south coast the night before.
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