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B.C. man alleges violent takedown by RCMP in case of mistaken identity

B.C. man alleges violent takedown by RCMP in case of mistaken identity

A Surrey man alleges he was not notified of his right to speak to a lawyer during the May 8, 2020 incident.
'It was shooting propane tanks into the air': Fire destroys building at PNE (VIDEO)

'It was shooting propane tanks into the air': Fire destroys building at PNE (VIDEO)

Police are now investigating the fire.
Kids' vaccination clinics aim to ease children's worries about shots

Kids' vaccination clinics aim to ease children's worries about shots

Specially trained staff, distraction tools and lots of patience help families get comfortable with COVID-19 vaccines
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to hear workplace 'N-word' complaint

B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to hear workplace 'N-word' complaint

A construction company employee says he constantly heard the N-word in his workplace and that he felt unsafe as a result.
'Pro-choice' B.C. gym ordered to close for six months for not following COVID-19 rules

'Pro-choice' B.C. gym ordered to close for six months for not following COVID-19 rules

A Kelowna gym that refused to use vaccine passports or ask for masks contrary to health orders has been ordered to shut down.
'Significant challenges': Metro Vancouver rental market tightens, vacancy rates cut in half

'Significant challenges': Metro Vancouver rental market tightens, vacancy rates cut in half

Abbotsford and Mission were the only urban areas in B.C. that saw supply of purpose-built rentals outstrip demand in 2021.
What’s the deal with COVID-19 rapid tests? Here’s what B.C. residents should know

What’s the deal with COVID-19 rapid tests? Here’s what B.C. residents should know

Health Minister Adrian Dix outlines plans for distributing millions of rapid antigen tests for students, families and the general public
B.C. mink farmers suing provincial government to overturn industry ban

B.C. mink farmers suing provincial government to overturn industry ban

Mink farmers say there was no meaningful consultation done before B.C. introduced its phased approach to end the industry.
No jail time for man who threw sucker punch at Burnaby bus loop

No jail time for man who threw sucker punch at Burnaby bus loop

The altercation happened on Aug. 31, 2021 at the Lougheed Mall bus loop.
Smoking is the number one consumption mode tied to B.C.'s overdose deaths. Here's why

Smoking is the number one consumption mode tied to B.C.'s overdose deaths. Here's why

Shift from injection drug use to smoking occurred in 2017