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Metro Vancouver nearly exceeded daily water conservation goal in June

The region of Metro Vancouver is achieving its summertime water-saving goals, but it’s at risk of exceeding them during hot weather, says the local water authority.

As transit fare hike goes into effect in Metro Vancouver, protest calls for low-income pass

A protest at Burnaby's Metrotown SkyTrain station on Wednesday called for a low-income transit pass as transit fares went up across Metro Vancouver as part of annual fare hikes.

White Rock Pier replacement gets $25.9M federal grant

The federal government announced Wednesday that it is putting almost $26 million towards the White Rock Pier reconstruction project to preserve the community's "crown jewel."

Transit advocates call for low-income transit pass as TransLink fares increase

'It's never been more necessary to have a pass that makes it more affordable for people with lower incomes,' Denis Agar, the executive director of Movement, said at the rally.

Quesnel rolling out the red carpet to attract U.S.-trained doctors — and it's working

The community of Quesnel in northern B.C. is pulling out all the stops to attract U.S.-trained physicians and solve previously long waits for family doctors. A health-care recruiter in the community of around 10,000 people says the so-called "red carpet" approach is working — with at least four doctors committed to work there by the end of the summer.

Vancouver 'RoboCop' is 1st Canadian ALS patient to receive Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant

On May 20, VPD Sgt. Lee Marten became the third Canadian, and the first Canadian ALS patient, to receive a Neuralink brain implant as part of a clinical trial at Toronto Western Hospital. He is just the 26th person in the world to undergo the procedure which is being tested on people unable to move because of ALS.

Want to cool off with a dip in a river or lake? Here's how to stay safe

After a rash of drowning deaths during Europe's ongoing record-breaking heat wave, advocates are urging Canadians to stay safe this Canada Day as they push for more public swimming access across the country.

Carney, Eby to announce 'multi-billion-dollar' agreement ahead of Alberta's pipeline update

The B.C. premier's office said the agreement being announced Thursday "will power decades of job growth and prosperity."

Meet the working security dogs of the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver

Ryker, Tiki and Hunter are all highly trained in detecting explosives and are on duty during the men's FIFA World Cup, along with their handlers, to keep fans safe.

Alberta’s Smith set to unveil details of proposed oil pipeline

The Alberta government is aiming for the pipeline to be designated a project of national interest by October and get shovels in the ground as early as September 2027.

Poilievre speaking after B.C., Ottawa strike multibillion-dollar resource deal

B.C. will not fight decision in court if pipeline is built from Alberta to the coast: Eby

B.C. Premier David Eby made it clear on Thursday that if a pipeline is built from Alberta to B.C.'s coast, the provincial government will not fight that decision.

BC Nurses’ Union now in legal strike position after 72-hour notice

The BC Nurses' Union issued a 72-hour strike notice on Monday, saying it had yet to receive a meaningful response from its employer.

B.C. man who drove into ocean in livestream stunt charged with dangerous driving in New West crash

Jawad Mazen Fawwaz, 21, is accused of dangerous driving in the March 30 collision at 6th Avenue and McBride Boulevard, which police said caused significant damage to two vehicles.

Ottawa and B.C. agree to maintain tanker ban. What’s in the new deal?

The future of the ban came into question after the federal government and Alberta signed a memorandum of understanding in November to lay the foundation of a new oil pipeline.

Pembina, partners go ahead with gas plant for data centre north of Edmonton

Pembina Pipeline Corp. and two partners have given the go-ahead to the Greenlight Electricity Centre, a natural gas plant serving a data centre customer. The 932-megawatt plant would be built in Sturgeon County, part of Alberta's Industrial Heartland region north of Edmonton.

Former owner of sunken B.C. vessel speaks, identifies the boat involved

The boat, named Big Coast, was a 30-foot aluminum KingFisher and the former owner said he sold it more than four years ago through a dealer, so he never met the new owner.

BC Highway Patrol dashcam illustrates dangers of passing on the right

Luckily, the rider, a 37-year-old Chilliwack man, wasn't seriously hurt. But after appearing to confront the pickup driver, he was arrested by the officer.

Cultus Lake Waterpark remains closed, eyes mid-July reopening date

The popular waterslide attraction has been closed since June 15, when a dozen students were shocked while waiting in line on the Zero-60 waterslide.

Carney signs strategic pact with Philippines during Marcos visit to Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Vancouver, in the first visit of the country's head of state to Canada in more than a decade.

B.C. man trapped in Venezuela after earthquakes now providing aid to others

Arnaldo Dos Santos had been visiting Venezuela on business when the back-to-back earthquakes struck on June 24. He is now stuck in the country.

B.C. TV show says boat that sank off Richmond was ‘utilized’ for several years

Big Coast, which has been running for 19 seasons, says the vessel that sank was 'utilized' for several years on the show and sold to new owners in Richmond over four years ago.