Tragedy Remembrances, Heart Health Hacks & River Otter Cuteness — Your Vancouver Friday

Professional climber dies after 20 metre fall from Stawamus Chief in Squamish

Will Stanhope was widely known as a free solo climber and was a member of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. He was scaling Rutabaga at the time of his fall.

Firefighter from Trail found not guilty of assaulting of homeless man

A firefighter from Trail, B.C., who was charged with assaulting a man who was homeless has been found not guilty.

Metro Vancouver's stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge closed for final paving until Monday

The stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge connecting Surrey and New Westminster is closed this weekend as crews complete the final surface paving.

This ecologist looks to wildfire history to support communities navigating the fires of today

Kira Hoffman, a fire ecologist at UBC who researches wildfire behavior and Indigenous-led fire stewardship, says her recent award from National Geographic is shared with the First Nations who've shared their knowledge and stewarded the land for millennia.

Otterly adorable: River otter pups found hidden under Richmond shed

Chances are, at some point, everyone encounters a not-so-welcome visitor in or around their home. Perhaps a destructive squirrel in the attic, a smelly skunk under the porch or a raccoon absolutely destroying garbage bins — but this story, dear reader, is about a family of otters.

Major traffic disruptions expected in Victoria for TC10K, Khalsa Day Parade, police say

Police in Victoria, B.C., are warning residents and travellers about major traffic disruptions throughout the area as two major events attracting thousands of people are scheduled to take place on Sunday.

Wedding dreams crushed as Kelowna winery goes into receivership

A Kelowna, B.C., winery has left a number of couples jilted at the altar after going into receivership. Court documents show Vibrant Vine owes lenders nearly $7 million — and took wedding bookings despite being in financial trouble.

How 1 family is coping a year after toddler nearly killed in Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy

Val De La Cruz and his son Jeb were lining up for a lemonade at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival last April when the two were struck by an SUV ramming through the crowd. One year on, the 2 ½-year-old is back to giggling and singing, but his parents are still dealing with injuries and fear.

1 reason why healthy people have heart attacks, and what experts say could help

Research indicates that about one in five Canadians have high levels of Lipoprotein(a), putting them at greater risk of a heart attack or stroke. And yet, many people have no idea because there is no routine screening for Lp(a), which also has no symptoms. That's something experts have been wanting to change.

Recipe: Apple and pecan stuffed French Toast with cream cheese filling

Perfect for a brunch gathering, this Apple and Pecan Stuffed French Toast with Cream Cheese Filling is a warm, cozy show-stopper that brings everyone to the kitchen.

‘Just wreckage’: Vancouver police, witnesses recall Lapu Lapu tragedy on 1st anniversary

It has been a year since the devastating Lapu Lapu festival attack. Global BC takes a look back at what happened, what people saw and how they are trying to move on.

Vancouver marks first anniversary of Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy

B.C. Court of Appeal says alleged drug trafficker will be extradited to U.S.

The B.C. Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court decision and ruled that an alleged drug trafficker, who operated on the Silk Road online platform, will face extradition to the U.S.