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Ailing Pope Frances appoints new Archbishop of Vancouver

Ailing Pope Frances appoints new Archbishop of Vancouver

In accordance with church law, J. Michael Miller submitted his resignation on his 75th birthday in 2021 but had been asked to stay in office until his successor's arrival.
Nanaimo man’s TikTok video may have convinced 2,000 Americans to visit

Nanaimo man’s TikTok video may have convinced 2,000 Americans to visit

Nanaimo’s Tod Maffin was so struck by how many Americans were supporting online calls for Canadians to boycott U.S. goods, he invited them for a visit.
'Utter lack of remorse': Man sentenced for exploitation, sexual assault of teen sisters

'Utter lack of remorse': Man sentenced for exploitation, sexual assault of teen sisters

Peter John Hooper’s pattern of befriending vulnerable girls, using illicit drugs with them and sexually abusing them points to the need for a lengthy prison sentence to protect the public, the judge said.
Environment Canada warns winds on Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver may cause damage

Environment Canada warns winds on Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver may cause damage

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for large sections of Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver as a low pressure centre approaches the coast.
B.C. Opposition law critic defies Rustad's request to delete 'zero graves' comment

B.C. Opposition law critic defies Rustad's request to delete 'zero graves' comment

The B.C. Conservatives' attorney general critic is defying Opposition Leader John Rustad's request to take down a social-media post saying there are “zero” confirmed child burial sites at the former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
Pemberton RCMP investigating sudden death on Prospect Street

Pemberton RCMP investigating sudden death on Prospect Street

Police responded to the report of a death on Saturday, Feb. 22
'We have not made any recent changes': Google looks to update B.C.'s 'state park' label on maps

'We have not made any recent changes': Google looks to update B.C.'s 'state park' label on maps

Provincial parks around Metro Vancouver have been labelled a 'state park' on Google Maps.
N.S. premier backtracks on bill allowing the firing of auditor general without cause

N.S. premier backtracks on bill allowing the firing of auditor general without cause

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier says he is withdrawing amendments to a bill that would have allowed his government to fire the province’s auditor general without cause and veto the public release of her reports.
Lil'wat using 'tiny homes' approach to ease housing crunch

Lil'wat using 'tiny homes' approach to ease housing crunch

The six new units on Mount Currie’s Main Street have mostly gone to young, first-time renters
Pamela Anderson is back and busier than ever: 'I hope people don't get sick of me'

Pamela Anderson is back and busier than ever: 'I hope people don't get sick of me'

Pamela Anderson recently watched “Barb Wire” for the very first time. The B.C.-born actor says her son had asked if she’d ever seen the 1996 dystopian action flick — her first starring role in a movie that was a box-office and critical flop.