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Pair charged with killing Metchosin man after escaping prison will go to trial in November

Pair charged with killing Metchosin man after escaping prison will go to trial in November

A Vancouver B.C. Supreme Court jury will hear the murder case against two men who allegedly killed a Metchosin man after escaping from a local prison.
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B.C. expands program aimed at preventing overdose deaths in construction industry

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is providing a $1-million grant to expand access to resources aimed at preventing overdose deaths in the construction industry.
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B.C. expands program aimed at preventing overdose deaths in construction industry

B.C. expands program aimed at preventing overdose deaths in construction industry

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is providing a $1-million grant to expand access to resources aimed at preventing overdose deaths in the construction industry.
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More Canadians choosing to drive stoned, new research shows

More Canadians choosing to drive stoned, new research shows

The number of British Columbians involved in motor vehicle accidents after choosing to drive while intoxicated with marijuana products appears to have risen since its 2018 legalization, a new UBC study shows
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Runny nose not on symptoms list as Dr. Henry sets 'low threshold' for keeping kids home

Runny nose not on symptoms list as Dr. Henry sets 'low threshold' for keeping kids home

Critic of provincial health officer questions flexible rules amid wave of Omicron variant
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Crypto-backed mortgages still raise red flags, says B.C. regulator

Crypto-backed mortgages still raise red flags, says B.C. regulator

Some private lenders are offering loans for mortgages backed by Bitcoin
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B.C. ultra athlete creates Facebook group for frozen lake swimmers

B.C. ultra athlete creates Facebook group for frozen lake swimmers

Shanda Hill hates being cold but she just 'sucks it up and gets it done'
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B.C. woman aims to ride her motorcycle again after leg amputation

B.C. woman aims to ride her motorcycle again after leg amputation

Friends, family raising money to help cover the cost of a prosthetic and other expenses
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B.C. tops all provinces during record year for IPOs: report

B.C. tops all provinces during record year for IPOs: report

Canadian companies raised $10.18b through initial public offerings, says CPE Analytics
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Cowichan Tribes members vote to run their own education system

Cowichan Tribes members vote to run their own education system

More emphasis on teaching First Nations culture and language
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