Chihuahua Taken by Coyote, Salvation Army Expands Shelter, CUSMA Impact Looms — Vancouver Wednesday

The heat dome had a deadly impact on New Westminster. 5 years later, cooling is top of mind

Five years after extreme heat killed 33 people in New Westminster, the city has built out a network of cooling stations and passed bylaws aimed at cooling apartments.

Canada soccer jerseys in short supply as demand surges in Metro Vancouver

Local retailers say demand for Canada gear has surged during the World Cup, with some stores selling out and others rushing to order new shipments.

Parents, interpreters call for ongoing support of deaf, hard of hearing students in Victoria

A group of parents and ASL interpreters are calling for permanent staffing of interpreters in Greater Victoria schools, so every deaf student can walk into school knowing they will have consistent access to language learning.

StubHub cancels thousands of World Cup tickets, leaving fans furious and heartbroken

StubHub is facing thousands of angry consumer complaints after cancelling World Cup tickets hours before game time.

Vancouver man calls for action after coyote snatches and kills chihuahua near Trout Lake

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service said it is following up on the incident and it is planning to put up signage at Trout Lake.

Surge in Squamish rescue calls, including 1 fatality, prompts backcountry warning

RCMP say first responders were tasked to five calls in the Squamish area over the weekend, one of which saw a 31-year-old man die.

Injunction seeking to keep Vancouver Aquatic Centre open denied in B.C. Supreme Court

The group fighting to preserve a 50-metre pool at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre has lost its bid for an interim injunction to stop the centre from being shut down on June 28.

B.C. teacher banned for 10 years after hugging, kissing former student: regulator

A teacher at a B.C. independent school will not be allowed to reapply for a teaching certificate for 10 years after having an inappropriate relationship with a student, which included an instance where he hugged and kissed them.

Terrace council begins process to set zoning rules for data centres

Terrace city council is moving ahead with a plan to create zoning rules for data centres that would ensure the public has a chance to weigh in on future proposals.

Victoria police say man charged in attack on imam also assaulted, robbed 2nd victim

Victoria police say a man who allegedly attacked a local imam last Thursday also robbed and assaulted another man earlier the same night.

Lytton man describes harrowing evacuation before Saw Creek fire destroyed his home

The Saw Creek fire, discovered on June 19, is now considered being held, but it is still burning south of Lytton — the village in B.C.’s Interior that was destroyed by wildfire around this time five years ago.

American kayaker drowns in Okanagan Lake: RCMP

Police are investigating the fatal drowning of an American kayaker in B.C.'s Okanagan Lake on Friday evening. RCMP say they are still trying to notify the person's next of kin.

Surrey extortionist told police Bishnoi contractor paid $3K for fiery attack

Three Indian nationals jailed earlier this month for their roles in a fiery attack on a South Surrey home in February were paid $1,000 each by a subcontractor for the Bishnoi gang, according to a record of their sentencing.

Why local governments aren’t cheering on the provincial and federal 'bailout' of the housing sector

A week after the federal and provincial governments announced new subsidies for the development sector, mayors in British Columbia say the details are as empty as the province's thousands of unsold condo units.

Comox residents call for independent inquiry into major sewer spill in May

Residents living near a pump station in Comox, B.C., that was the source of a major sewer spill last month are calling for an independent inquiry into the incident.

Steps from the World Cup, a Vancouver museum tackles the power and politics of sports

At the Chinese Canadian Museum, the exhibition Momentum: Power and Identity in Sports uses the art and artifacts of athletics to kick off conversations.

Potential strike averted as Metro Vancouver transit drivers reach tentative deal

Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 are not releasing details of the proposed deal until it is ratified, but say in a joint statement that it recognizes the essential work members do.

Mayor sets record straight on Nanaimo cookie mispronunciation | The Moment

Nanaimo, B.C., Mayor Leonard Krog tells The National how to pronounce the city’s name after videos circulated on social media of people mispronouncing it when buying Crumbl’s new Nanaimo cookie.

B.C. launches new program focused on chronic property crime offenders

Police have said a small number of people cause a disproportionate amount of property crime and the multimillion-dollar program will focus on them. The government says it will create 12 regional teams of police, prosecutors and probation officers among other staff.

Cooler overnight weather aids Lytton wildfire fight, but hot days ahead: BCWS

Environment Canada is forecasting daily highs in the low 30s until Friday, when temperatures will drop and there is a chance of rain.

Live updates: Canada and Switzerland tied 0-0 at halftime in pivotal World Cup group game

34 new shelter beds coming soon to Nanaimo as Salvation Army's New Hope Centre nears completion

The Salvation Army in Nanaimo, B.C., is putting the finishing touches on the extension of its New Hope Centre, which will double the number of shelter beds the organization currently offers.

Abbotsford man found guilty of 2nd-degree murder in death of wife

An Abbotsford, B.C., man has been found guilty of second-degree murder after he killed his wife in her basement suite in March 2024 — just days after he arrived from India.

B.C. murder suspect evidence at trial ‘not credible’ or ‘logical,’ Crown lawyer says

A man pleaded not guilty last month to second-degree murder in the death of his ex-wife, whose body was found with numerous stab wounds off a rural forest road near Lumby, B.C.

‘A big inspiration’: Ashtrey Recovery Resource Centre to open in Vancouver’s DTES

OPS executive director Sarah Blyth said the Ashtrey Recovery Resource Centre at 450 East Hastings Street can seat 60 people and will provide essential services.

B.C. businesses face uncertainty ahead of CUSMA review next week

The meeting will determine whether the three countries want to either formally extend the agreement for 16 years or continue under annual reviews.

Former B.C. corrections officer sentenced for breach of trust

She failed to report that an inmate, with whom she was having a romantic relationship, had a cellphone, the court heard on Wednesday.

Okanagan Falls to be incorporated as B.C.’s newest municipality in November

The B.C. government says Okanagan Falls residents will vote for a mayor and four councillors in the October local elections before becoming a municipality in November.

‘She deserved better’: Owner mourns dog taken by coyote in Vancouver park

He said Lulu, a four-and-a-half-pound Chihuahua, was off-leash, but he usually walks her that way and it was still light, so he could see his surroundings clearly.

Kelowna business turns crash damage into colourful community artwork

Owner Deb Liebholtz was left staring at sheets of plywood covering the damage. Instead of seeing an eyesore, she saw an opportunity