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B.C. tree planting to plummet 23% amid wildfire boom

B.C. tree planting to plummet 23% amid wildfire boom

British Columbia's government expects to plant nearly 60 million fewer trees next year — a 23 per cent drop from this year's planting season.
'Rapunzel' pantomime with Coquitlam actors offers sign language

'Rapunzel' pantomime with Coquitlam actors offers sign language

The Royal Canadian Theatre Company has accessible shows, in relaxed settings, for "Knotted: Rapunzel’s Story."
Accused swears at B.C. judge, trashes jail video room

Accused swears at B.C. judge, trashes jail video room

The man is accused of uttering threats and mischief related to a Vancouver Public Library incident.
'Are you kidding me, bro?': Dash-cam catches car driving wrong way on Sea to Sky Highway

'Are you kidding me, bro?': Dash-cam catches car driving wrong way on Sea to Sky Highway

The driver drove in the wrong direction and managed to squeeze by the oncoming vehicle.
Accused B.C. killer also faces new illegal firearm charge

Accused B.C. killer also faces new illegal firearm charge

Second man on firearm charges also faces multiple drug allegations involving cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine and benzodiazepine.
Teddy bears rain down at Coquitlam Express game

Teddy bears rain down at Coquitlam Express game

Forward Sam Frandina scored the goal for the Coquitlam Express that launched a storm of more than 1,000 teddy bears, mittens and toques to rain down on the ice in game against the Surrey Eagles.
Metro Vancouver sees e-bike boom amid 'alarming' speed from illegal devices

Metro Vancouver sees e-bike boom amid 'alarming' speed from illegal devices

As electric bicycles explode in popularity in Metro Vancouver, other still illegal devices are getting faster, a new study has found.
B.C. vacancy rates tick up, easing rental price hikes: CMHC

B.C. vacancy rates tick up, easing rental price hikes: CMHC

The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation says rent price inflation slowed in 2024 as more rental buildings are being completed and immigration demands lessen.
Most of Metro Vancouver’s key infrastructure projects delayed, over budget

Most of Metro Vancouver’s key infrastructure projects delayed, over budget

Year In Review: Significant work continues on critical regional transportation, wastewater projects
Murderer assaulted, killed while in B.C. prison

Murderer assaulted, killed while in B.C. prison

A 43-year-old inmate died in prison after a serious assault.