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Seaspan celebrates keel laying for second joint support ship

Seaspan celebrates keel laying for second joint support ship

The North Vancouver shipyard is currently building three federal ships, while also conducting a pilot program ahead of construction on a polar icebreaker.
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Busy implementing B.C.’s whistleblower law, ombudsperson regrets lack of ferries oversight

Busy implementing B.C.’s whistleblower law, ombudsperson regrets lack of ferries oversight

Jay Chalke reflects on challenges his office is facing, including backlogs
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Update: One in critical condition after car crashes into Richmond hot dog shop

Update: One in critical condition after car crashes into Richmond hot dog shop

Roads are now re-opened after the crash at No. 3 Road and Westminster Highway, police report.
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District of Squamish councillor faces penalties over allegations of disclosure of confidential info

District of Squamish councillor faces penalties over allegations of disclosure of confidential info

Council sanctioned Coun. Eric Andersen after it was deemed he violated a section of the Community Charter and Code of Conduct.
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Hundreds arrested for shoplifting in latest Vancouver police blitz

Hundreds arrested for shoplifting in latest Vancouver police blitz

VANCOUVER — A police crackdown on violent and chronic shoplifters in Vancouver has ended in 258 arrests and the recovery of almost $57,000 in stolen goods.
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CBSA breached Iranian citizen’s rights, B.C. Supreme Court rules

CBSA breached Iranian citizen’s rights, B.C. Supreme Court rules

The individual was wanted in the U.S. for allegedly helping a terrorist-linked airline evade sanctions
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Williams Lake Stampede shooter gets nine years in jail

Williams Lake Stampede shooter gets nine years in jail

Less credit for time served prior to sentencing, Jordell Anthony Sellars has seven years and 10 days left to serve
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Speaker not welcome in Alberni Valley, says Tseshaht First Nation

Speaker not welcome in Alberni Valley, says Tseshaht First Nation

Tanya Gaw, founder of the group Action4Canada, was scheduled to speak at a Port Alberni restaurant on Tuesday, but the event was cancelled
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B.C. man pleads guilty again to setting fire to ex-partner's home

B.C. man pleads guilty again to setting fire to ex-partner's home

Grayson Jefferson, 37, was back in Kelowna court Thursday morning to plead guilty to arson damaging a property.
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B.C. man who injured cyclist in rock attack won't have criminal record, judge rules

B.C. man who injured cyclist in rock attack won't have criminal record, judge rules

Tyson Gregory Pentney, 29, pleaded guilty in Kamloops provincial court on Thursday to one count of assault with a weapon.
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