Findlay’s Exit, Rabies Alert & Lake Bear Rescue — Vancouver's Week in Review.

Langford tower to be demolished following years of safety concerns, evacuations

RidgeView Place, formerly known as Danbrook One, is set to be torn down, according to the building's owners. This comes after the engineer who designed the building was banned from the profession for his work on it, years of frustration from residents, and ongoing litigation.

Advocates at UBCM say gender-based violence needs to be key issue of upcoming municipal election

Advocates for over 50 frontline organizations that support victims of gender-based violence gathered at the Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention Thursday, saying they have seen an jump in people accessing their services, and an increase in the complexity of the cases.

Great Dane gets stretcher ride down B.C. mountain after injuring paws

A rough excursion for a very large dog and her two owners ended on a positive note last weekend, with a full-service stretcher ride down a mountain near Revelstoke, B.C.

Northern B.C. officials demand province honour commitment to build helipad in Prince George

Elected officials in northern B.C. say they want to see a helipad included in the official business plan for a new acute care tower in Prince George before construction starts in 2027.

B.C. foregoes bar exam in favour of new program for law students

British Columbia is the sixth province to scrap the bar exam.

Dawson Creek residents say municipal animal control services a ballot box issue

In May, city council voted to end its contract with the SPCA, saying it would save taxpayers roughly $300,000. The contact expires on Dec. 1 and will not be replaced.

Here’s what First Nations stakeholders want from Vancouver’s next mayor and council

CBC News spoke with First Nations stakeholders about what they're looking for as the Vancouver municipal election approaches, and asked the city's mayoral candidates how they plan to support Indigenous people.

Municipal and provincial elections at the same time in B.C.? Local politicians argue that's a bad idea

Every Union of B.C. Municipalities convention ends on a Friday morning with an address from the premier of British Columbia — but it’s a speech David Eby might make in the days following the conference that mayors and councillors are most focused on.

Deepfake doctors peddling bogus cures are becoming more convincing — and very little can be done to stop them

Physicians warn AI-generated ads featuring the likenesses of prominent doctors are scamming patients out of their money, putting Canadians’ health at risk and eroding public trust. Yet there’s still no clear method to get deepfake videos taken down. scamming patients out of their money, putting Canadians' health at risk, and eroding public trust

Once declared locally extinct, Vancouver Island's western bluebirds are making a comeback

The western bluebird, which relies on Garry oak woodlands for nests and hunting grounds, was declared locally extinct in the 1990s. Now reintroduction efforts are beginning to pay real dividends. But experts say the population will always be reliant on community volunteers.

Premier Eby will speak to local politicians amid snap election speculation

David Eby will speak to local politicians at their annual convention Friday just as he contemplates disrupting their upcoming municipal elections with his own provincial vote.

2 missing Alberta children found safe in rural B.C.: Alberta RCMP

Two missing Alberta children were found safe and in “good health” on Thursday on a rural property in West Kelowna, B.C., Alberta RCMP say.

Eby talks forestry, ferries and PST delays at municipal leaders convention

Premier David Eby announced a delay on a planned PST expansion and a future commitment to build B.C. Ferries vessels at home, while speaking to local politicians at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention Friday. His announcements come amid speculation that he could soon call a snap election.

3 more MLAs 'no longer affiliated' with B.C. Conservative Party: clerk's office

The Office of the Clerk says MLAs Trevor Halford, Claire Rattée and John Rustad are "no longer affiliated" with the B.C. Conservative caucus. Despite that, Rattée says she’s “not going anywhere.” She's among 10 MLAs calling on B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay to resign.

Vancouver Rise leading scorer Jessica De Filippo earns contract extension through 2027

The Vancouver Rise have locked up their leading scorer, signing striker Jessica De Filippo to an extension through 2027.

B.C. pauses planned provincial sales tax expansion

Two weeks ago, Premier David Eby said he was busy preparing for the fall session, but on Wednesday he raised speculation about a fall election.

Time zones in Canada are getting complicated. These maps lay them out

The times, they aren't a-changing — at least not for Western Canada.

Alberta children who were subject of Amber Alert found safe in B.C.

"They were located on a rural property in West Kelowna," Staff/Sgt. Derrick Gladdish with the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit said on Friday.

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.

Peter Milobar becomes leader of CentreBC party as former Conservatives join

A group of eight former BC Conservatives said on Friday that they are also joining CentreBC, which will become the third-largest in the B.C. legislature.

BC Conservative leader says she has removed 3 party members from caucus

BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay said in a statement issued via email on Friday that she has removed three party members from caucus.

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.

Bowen Island mystery brings homicide investigators back

There has been much speculation about what happened to her and Global News has learned that the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team was back on the island this week.

B.C. family rescues exhausted baby bear swimming in Okanagan Lake

Christina Zamniuk says they were boating between their Vernon lakehouse and Adventure Bay last weekend when a baby bear was spotted swimming in the middle of the lake.

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. 

Canadian language school files for bankruptcy, leaving students stranded

A notice posted to the International Language Academy of Canada's website says it has ceased operations effective immediately and cancelled all classes.

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.

'Agent Layla': Sex assault victim turned secret agent brings her abuser to justice

A new CBC Podcast tells how Vienna Luke, the victim of a historic sexual assault, went undercover as an RCMP agent to record a confession from the family member who assaulted her years earlier.

Should municipalities ban smart glasses in pools and change rooms?

Some city councils are banning smart glasses in public change rooms to prevent people from being covertly recorded, but 10 Canadian municipalities contacted by CBC News say existing rules are sufficient.

Facing a super El Niño, this scientist says we can look to the past for climate solutions

Facing what could be the most devastating El Niño ever, a Peruvian scientist has turned to her ancestors for solutions to extreme weather events — and she’s not the only one. Around the world, researchers are increasingly looking to Indigenous science for solutions to climate change.

Canada's 'Railway City' wants passenger trains back. Like much of the country, it's not so simple

Canada is spending billions to expand passenger rail after decades of decline, but torn-up tracks, lost corridors and a surviving network built around freight means communities trying to bring trains back face a very different railway than the one they lost.

Vancouver mayoral candidates start campaigning while potential provincial election looms

Public safety has emerged as a key issue in Vancouver’s mayoral race, as candidates launched their official campaigns Saturday amid concerns a potential provincial election could overlap with the municipal race.

80-year-old cyclist dies in Chilliwack hit and run

An 80-year-old woman has died after she was struck by a car while on a bicycle in Chilliwack, B.C., Saturday evening.

Author Eden Robinson blends North Coast culture with fantasy in Sorceress of the Sky Serpents

Sorceress of the Sky Serpents is the North Coast author's first book since the highly-acclaimed Trickster series and once again blends the Haisla and Heiltsuk cultures of the Pacific Northwest with the other-worldly.

B.C. MLA Linda Hepner leaves Conservative caucus as calls grow for leader to resign

Linda Hepner, who serves in the Surrey-Serpentine River riding, told CBC News Sunday morning she has resigned from Conservative caucus "effective immediately."

'He could barely paddle anymore': B.C. family rescues bear cub from Okanagan Lake

A B.C. family was boating on Okanagan Lake last weekend when they spotted a baby bear cub struggling to keep its head above water and pulled it onto their boat.

Another MLA leaves BC Conservative caucus as potential snap election looms

Linda Hepner, MLA for Surrey-Serpentine River, resigned from caucus on Sunday and criticized the party leadership's "willingness to listen."

Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as BC Conservatives leader

Kerry-Lynne Findlay's resignation as leader comes just hours after Surrey-Serpentine River MLA Linda Hepner said she was resigning from caucus.