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Health Canada recalls Fitbit Ionic smartwatch over burn hazard

Health Canada recalls Fitbit Ionic smartwatch over burn hazard

There have been at least 115 reports of the Ionic smartwatch's battery overheating in the U.S.
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Bank of Canada hikes rate for first time since 2018

Bank of Canada hikes rate for first time since 2018

Central bank raises rate 25 basis points to 0.50 per cent
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Province paid below market value to buy hotels for homeless: auditor general

Province paid below market value to buy hotels for homeless: auditor general

Some critics had questioned what B.C. Housing paid for the properties — including four in Victoria — as it worked to find shelter for people without housing during the pandemic.
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Intrusive thoughts of harming a baby part of postpartum experience, study shows

Intrusive thoughts of harming a baby part of postpartum experience, study shows

The unwanted thoughts "are really normal and happen all the time," a UBC researcher says. The thoughts don't appear to increase the likelihood a newborn will be harmed.
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B.C. public-sector pension fund to drop Russian companies

B.C. public-sector pension fund to drop Russian companies

B.C. Investment Management Corporation said Tuesday it is “actively working” to sell the remaining Russian securities from its clients’ portfolios.
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Ex-legislature clerk Craig James acted with intent in abusing his power, Crown alleges

Ex-legislature clerk Craig James acted with intent in abusing his power, Crown alleges

Craig James' fraud and breach of trust trial concludes this week.
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Q&A: Criminal psychologist shares what it's like to work with the most serious offenders

Q&A: Criminal psychologist shares what it's like to work with the most serious offenders

Eric Hickey, a Canadian criminal psychologist now living in California, has more than 40 years of experience in forensics. "I do love my work. I will never retire."
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Are B.C.'s COVID-19 rules based on science or politics? Here's what Dr. Bonnie Henry had to say

Are B.C.'s COVID-19 rules based on science or politics? Here's what Dr. Bonnie Henry had to say

"It's probably everything," she said.
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Russian oligarchs in crosshairs for future sanctions by Canada, allies, says Freeland

Russian oligarchs in crosshairs for future sanctions by Canada, allies, says Freeland

The United Nations estimates 660,000 people have now fled Ukraine
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B.C. mayor's brother alleges death threat, assault

B.C. mayor's brother alleges death threat, assault

The mayor allegedly left a voicemail for his sister saying money must be returned to him or he would "kill all of you." 
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