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December’s windstorm was most damaging in BC Hydro’s history

High winds in Whistler caused power outages affecting about 1,000 people.

Jan 2, 2019 4:15 AM Read more >

B.C. 911 service releases annual top 10 list of ill-considered calls

Calls ranged from someone reporting a lost jacket to a retailer refusing to redeem a coupon

Dec 31, 2018 5:00 PM Read more >

North Shore Rescue breaks record for call-outs

North Shore Rescue has broken their record for the number of callouts in a year after fetching two lost hikers from a creek drainage on Grouse Mountain (and responding to one false alarm).

Dec 28, 2018 8:00 AM Read more >

Voters fault process for failure of electoral reform referendum: survey

The outcome of the electoral reform referendum in British Columbia was announced last week with little fanfare, accompanied by a few statements from politicians. This was a different postal vote than the others the province has held in this century.

Dec 28, 2018 6:00 AM Read more >

How to keep your pet safe on New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, which means many may be planning their festivities for Monday night.

Dec 27, 2018 11:00 PM Read more >

ICBC: Avoid distractions, alcohol when driving this holiday season

Statistics from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia show nine people are hurt in 35 crashes every hour in B.C. during the Christmas and New Year's holidays

Dec 25, 2018 1:00 AM Read more >

Squamish RCMP seizes large number of pot plants, and equipment

Barn in Upper Squamish contained 1,500 plants, BHO operation and was running on stolen electricity, police say

Dec 23, 2018 12:30 AM Read more >

B.C. says no to proportional representation

Voters turn down bid to change province's electoral system, with 61.3% of ballots cast in favour of keeping first-past-the-post system

Dec 21, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

B.C. hunting guide seeks class-action lawsuit in battle over grizzly hunting ban

Guide seeks compensation for all B.C. guide outfitting businesses allegedly harmed by the hunting ban.

Dec 20, 2018 4:00 AM Read more >

Plans to drastically change how schools are funded in B.C. put on hold

Ministry of Education says it will consult with teachers and parents

Dec 19, 2018 8:30 AM Read more >