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Dumping of radioactive water in Japan seen as unlikely to affect B.C. waters

Dumping of radioactive water in Japan seen as unlikely to affect B.C. waters

Japanese officials announced a plan this week to release radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific starting as early as Thursday.
Vancouver sailing centre doesn’t have to pay $3,000 for stolen kayak

Vancouver sailing centre doesn’t have to pay $3,000 for stolen kayak

Cameron Sheppard returned to Jericho sailing centre after an injury to find his 17-foot Delta sea kayak was gone.
B.C. man convicted of sex offences against granddaughters

B.C. man convicted of sex offences against granddaughters

Judge said man's evidence 'wholly lacking in credibility'
B.C. tribunal dismisses duo's $4,125 lost time claim for 'measuring depths around our teeth'

B.C. tribunal dismisses duo's $4,125 lost time claim for 'measuring depths around our teeth'

Couple wanted 'explanation of the benefit and price for measuring depths around their teeth'
North Vancouver woman charged after allegation of racist rant against sushi chef

North Vancouver woman charged after allegation of racist rant against sushi chef

A video of part of the incident was shared widely on social media at the time. The lawyer for the accused says she will plead not guilty.
Evacuation defiance threatens B.C. wildfire fight, minister says, as rain raises hope

Evacuation defiance threatens B.C. wildfire fight, minister says, as rain raises hope

British Columbia's emergency management minister is calling for unity in the fight against the province's wildfires, as she decried people defying evacuation orders to try to defend their properties.
Shuswap area fire chief thanks residents, asks them to let firefighters take over

Shuswap area fire chief thanks residents, asks them to let firefighters take over

North Shuswap residents say they believe people who have disobeyed evacuation orders to fight the Bush Creek East fire have helped save structures
Chinese mother of teenage girl found dead in B.C. tearfully testifies at murder trial

Chinese mother of teenage girl found dead in B.C. tearfully testifies at murder trial

VANCOUVER — The Chinese mother of a 13-year-old girl found dead in a Burnaby, B.C., park six years ago has taken the witness stand at the murder trial of her accused killer.
Police seek video of person vandalizing cars on Coquitlam street

Police seek video of person vandalizing cars on Coquitlam street

A man was arrested after vehicles were damaged near Coquitlam's Maillardville neighbourhood, and RCMP are looking for more victims and possible video.
'In my blood to fight': Shuswap, B.C., residents tell why they defy fire evacuation

'In my blood to fight': Shuswap, B.C., residents tell why they defy fire evacuation

Kyle Boppre and others in the small communities that dot the Shuswap region's waterfront felt like they were on their own, with no choice but to take the firefight into their own hands.