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B.C. man convicted of Richmond B&E, sexual assault

B.C. man convicted of Richmond B&E, sexual assault

The judge rejected Christopher Sharafi's claim he met the woman at a bar and they had sex in a van.
Squamish council takes a step toward joining the Sue Big Oil campaign

Squamish council takes a step toward joining the Sue Big Oil campaign

By a 5-2 vote, pledges $1 per resident or about $25,000 toward the campaign in the 2025 budget.
Vancouver Island First Nations enter partnership with forest company

Vancouver Island First Nations enter partnership with forest company

VICTORIA — A limited partnership between four Vancouver Island First Nations and one of British Columbia's major forest companies is being hailed as a path forward for the industry in the province.
Vancouver Island First Nations enter partnership with forest company

Vancouver Island First Nations enter partnership with forest company

VICTORIA — A limited partnership between four Vancouver Island First Nations and one of British Columbia's major forest companies is being hailed as a path forward for the industry in the province.
BC United calls premier 'condo king' over his property sale; Eby says 'nonsense'

BC United calls premier 'condo king' over his property sale; Eby says 'nonsense'

VICTORIA — The sale of Premier David Eby's condominium in Victoria has become embroiled in the debate over the New Democrat government's proposed law on short-term rental accommodations.
Boater dies when tugboat capsizes in rough conditions off Vancouver's Point Grey

Boater dies when tugboat capsizes in rough conditions off Vancouver's Point Grey

VANCOUVER — A 61-year-old man is dead after a tugboat he was operating capsized in waters off Vancouver in blustery conditions.
Chinese government officials make first official Vancouver visit in five years

Chinese government officials make first official Vancouver visit in five years

The delegation comes at a tense time for Canada-China relations; Vancouver and Guangzhou established sister city relations in 1985.
Manitoba premier eyes review of health group, comments on back bencher

Manitoba premier eyes review of health group, comments on back bencher

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Tuesday he is pausing some activities by the province's Diagnostic and Surgical Recovery Task Force — a group set up under the previous Progressive Conservative government to reduce wait times for health-car
Break-in suspect defecated in bathtub, took nap in business, police say

Break-in suspect defecated in bathtub, took nap in business, police say

A B.C. burglar left a stinky surprise.
Southern B.C. sees snow at higher levels as incoming rainstorm meets arctic cold

Southern B.C. sees snow at higher levels as incoming rainstorm meets arctic cold

VANCOUVER — The first major snowfall of the season could blanket higher elevations of Vancouver Island with up to 10 centimetres of snow as an eastbound rainstorm meets a westbound blast of arctic air over British Columbia's south coast.