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Judge rejects Vancouver Shipyards' injunction request to bar pickets

Judge rejects Vancouver Shipyards' injunction request to bar pickets

Shipyard and drydock companies in North Van argued their work has been unfairly halted by the tugboat captains' strike. But a B.C. Supreme Court justice ruled the pickets can stay.
'Thrilled' Vancouverites share jaw-dropping snaps of rare Jupiter event

'Thrilled' Vancouverites share jaw-dropping snaps of rare Jupiter event

This event won't take place for another whopping 107 years.
Colwood mother sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison for sexual assaults and luring involving teen boy

Colwood mother sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison for sexual assaults and luring involving teen boy

Defence lawyer Rolfe Horne said Monday he has instructions to appeal the sentence.
B.C. Liberals announce BC United as top choice for party name change

B.C. Liberals announce BC United as top choice for party name change

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Liberal Party could soon have a new name. The party says the proposed new name, BC United, has been selected after a three-month membership consultation period in which more than 2,000 suggestions were submitted.
Raptors open NBA training camp Tuesday at University of Victoria

Raptors open NBA training camp Tuesday at University of Victoria

The training camp at UVic's CARSA Gym is closed to the public — except for the intra-squad game Friday night at the 7,000-seat Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre.
Early fall heat wave shatters daily temperature records in 20 B.C. communities

Early fall heat wave shatters daily temperature records in 20 B.C. communities

VANCOUVER — Twenty daily temperature records tumbled across British Columbia on Monday as conditions in the province remain unseasonably warm for the first week of fall.
Woman who served in Canadian Army in Second World War passes away at 99

Woman who served in Canadian Army in Second World War passes away at 99

Annie (Mary) Hokonson was a familiar face at the Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph in New Westminster
B.C. man guilty of sex assault after befriending victims at Metro Vancouver churches

B.C. man guilty of sex assault after befriending victims at Metro Vancouver churches

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A British Columbia man who is now in his late 70s has been found guilty of numerous counts of sexual assault. Coquitlam resident Raymond Gaglardi appeared in B.C.
Engine revver awarded $75,000 after being injured by angry neighbour

Engine revver awarded $75,000 after being injured by angry neighbour

Angry at a man who was revving the engine of his vehicle early in the morning in Tofino, Ole Marvin Hansen grabbed a piece of wood and began striking the vehicle in a 'frenzied attack.'
B.C. man pleads guilty to Calgary underage sexual touching charge

B.C. man pleads guilty to Calgary underage sexual touching charge

Christian Kevin Kelly was charged with four counts involving the same person.