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Man charged with Masonic hall arson fire may have bragged about crime on social media

A man charged with setting fire to a Mason lodge in Vancouver Tuesday may have boasted about the crimes on his Facebook page.

Mar 31, 2021 1:26 PM Read more >

Woman, dog killed in fire at residence in Maple Ridge, B.C.: RCMP

MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — The RCMP say one woman has died in a residential fire in Maple Ridge, B.C. Mounties say in a news release that officers responded to a structure fire Tuesday night.

Mar 31, 2021 1:21 PM Read more >

Influx of reservations from the Lower Mainland prompts Big White to close a week early

Spokesperson says if the ski resort had stayed open, they would have been the only resort west of the Kootenays open after the Easter long weekend.

Mar 31, 2021 1:20 PM Read more >

B.C. ski resort moving to evict restaurant that hosted wild party

The party was hosted just hours after Premier John Horgan announced the suspension of indoor dining at all restaurants, pubs and bars.

Mar 31, 2021 1:03 PM Read more >

Vancouver hopeful second candidate now seeking B.C. Liberal leadership

VANCOUVER — A daycare operator and entrepreneur is the second person to join the race for the leadership of British Columbia's Liberal party.

Mar 31, 2021 12:07 PM Read more >

Indigenous peoples 18 years and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in B.C.

All health authorities included

Mar 31, 2021 12:07 PM Read more >

B.C. residents who don't pay securities fines could lose driving privileges

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Securities Commission says anyone who hasn't paid fines related to investment misconduct is at risk of losing their vehicle insurance, renewal of a driver's licence or plates.

Mar 31, 2021 11:58 AM Read more >

B.C.'s top doctor and climate activist Greta Thunberg receiving honorary UBC degrees

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's provincial health officer and Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg are receiving honorary degrees from the University of British Columbia. Dr.

Mar 31, 2021 11:29 AM Read more >

'I could have died': How a Coquitlam woman's life was saved by a nurse working with police

Now training as a mental health worker, Jessa Turner says psych nurses or other specially trained individuals should assist uniformed police in dealing with welfare checks and suicide calls — Metro Vancouver mayors agree with her

Mar 31, 2021 10:54 AM Read more >

Canada-wide warrant issued by Surrey RCMP for man wanted for forcible confinement and invitation to sexual touching

If seen, call 911.

Mar 31, 2021 10:47 AM Read more >