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B.C. dentist suspended for sexual relationship with patient

B.C. dentist suspended for sexual relationship with patient

The Cranbrook dentist has a personal and sexual relationship with a patient for four months.
Nearly a third of Canadians say they will rent forever: new survey

Nearly a third of Canadians say they will rent forever: new survey

Rental market should flourish as nine million Canadians opt out of homeownership, a 60 per cent increase from two years ago
B.C. gains 6,100 jobs in June as unemployment remains low

B.C. gains 6,100 jobs in June as unemployment remains low

B.C. is seeing another month of strong employment numbers as the province added another 6,100 jobs in June, according to the latest Statistics Canada release Friday. The province saw its unemployment rate edge upwards from May’s 4.5% to 4.
Machete-wielding man Tasered in Gastown

Machete-wielding man Tasered in Gastown

Witnesses said a man ran through Gastown streets brandishing a machete until he was Tasered by police.

Vancouver Street Church destroyed in fire on Downtown Eastside, no major injuries

VANCOUVER — Fire has swept through two buildings on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside including one that was an important gathering place for the hungry and homeless of the area. Flames broke out at about 9:30 p.m.
Shootout pair likely seeking a thrill, didn't think through risks, criminologist says

Shootout pair likely seeking a thrill, didn't think through risks, criminologist says

They made telling choices, such as parking their car so that it had to be backed out to be driven away, says criminologist.
B.C. cyclist awarded over $260,000 in damages after car accident

B.C. cyclist awarded over $260,000 in damages after car accident

Residual injuries continue to make prolonged sitting and standing painful, said a B.C. Supreme Court judge.
BC Tree Fruits offers apple price guarantee for first time ever

BC Tree Fruits offers apple price guarantee for first time ever

Apple prices are locked in
B.C. lawyer deemed 'ungovernable' disbarred twice by law society

B.C. lawyer deemed 'ungovernable' disbarred twice by law society

Aaron Murray Lessing of Surrey received a second disbarment because of his inability to properly close a deceased client's estate, according to a law society ruling.
Three die in head-on crash along Trans-Canada Highway through B.C.'s Shuswap region

Three die in head-on crash along Trans-Canada Highway through B.C.'s Shuswap region

CHASE, B.C. — RCMP are investigating a head-on crash in British Columbia's Shuswap region that left three people dead. A statement from Chase RCMP says police were called to an area along the Trans-Canada Highway near Sorrento Tuesday afternoon.