إنذار بداء الكلب لدى ظربان في كوتني، قرار بـ25,000 دولار ضد مجلس شرطة فانكوفر واندماج حزبي — فانكوفر السبت

Penticton, B.C., city councillor found guilty of historic sexual offences involving a child

A Penticton, B.C., city councillor has been found guilty of four counts of sexual interference and one count of invitation to sexual touching. The charges stem from his time as a youth basketball coach in Sarnia, Ont.

Centrists, former B.C. Conservatives join forces under Milobar as snap election speculation swirls

Doctors say B.C. Supreme Court ruling on foreign-trained doctors a 'blow' for rural health care

Local doctors are speaking out after the Supreme Court ruled the B.C. government can’t force foreign-trained doctors to work in rural and remote areas.

At first, Rick Hansen fought the idea of a wheelchair. But then it became a vehicle for his freedom

At first, Rick Hansen saw his wheelchair as a symbol of limitations, eschewing what would eventually help propel him around the globe and shatter the true barriers: stigma and a world designed for the able-bodied. When he overcame that, it became a vehicle for his freedom and advocacy.

As two B.C. political parties merge, Oct. 24 gains as likely election date

It's been another momentous day in B.C. politics. Of course, the biggest question underlying today's events is: Will an election actually happen and, if so, when would the vote be?

Woman wins $25K against Vancouver Police Board in human rights racial discrimination case

A Black woman has been awarded $25,000 for "injury to her dignity, feelings and self-respect" after the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal found the Vancouver Police Board discriminated against her during a traffic stop in 2020.

Multiple people treated after rabies found in skunk in Kootenay Lake region of B.C.

The health authority is now warning that anyone else who may have been exposed to the disease should seek immediate emergency medical care.

Hotel Eldorado says it is ready to mediate with City of Kelowna over contentious boardwalk property

The owners of a hotel mired in a legal controversy over access to a waterfront boardwalk say they are prepared to mediate with the City of Kelowna rather than fight in the courts.

Professional cyclists can top 100 km/h. But safety has not kept pace — and people are dying

As the world’s top cyclists descend upon Montreal, there’s a spectre looming over the event: at least 11 of their compatriots have died in professional races and training rides this year, adding to a growing tally of injuries and deaths in the elite sport.

Acclaimed artist Takao Tanabe's 100th birthday honoured with 60-year retrospective

Over his career. the prolific Prince Rupert-born artist has created hundreds of artworks in a wide array of artistic styles. Curators at the Audain Art Museum say they're doing everything they can to ensure Tanabe's legacy will be remembered and celebrated.

Asia Youngman's new docuseries takes you out on the water with war canoe racers

The Cree-Métis director says she is in awe of the dedication Snuneymuxw paddlers bring to their sport. Her series follows the Island Brave Canoe Club on races across the Pacific Northwest and overseas to Brazil.

After his American Idol elimination, B.C.'s Cameron Whitcomb made it his mission to make it big

Whitcomb earned two nominations at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards last year and took home trophies for breakthrough artist and the coveted fans' choice award.

The province is proposing a ‘working forest’ model — but what does that mean?

B.C. is testing out a new forestry model in Campbell River that it says will reduce industry red tape for the struggling sector. But advocates and experts have concerns over its "no-net-loss" approach.

B.C.'s police watchdog investigating after man injured during arrest

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to reach out.

Skunk rabies case prompts public warning in B.C. Interior

Health officials in B.C. are warning people in the Kooteney Lake region to avoid contact with skunks after one animal recently tested positive for rabies. 

Protesters gather in Edmonton before Oilers game

Dozens of protesters chanted "no means no" and "drunk isn't consent" outside Rogers Place arena ahead of the Edmonton Oilers' first home game on Saturday, which featured the team's controversial new forward Alex Formenton.