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Alleged Vancouver gangland killer to be tried in English

Alleged Vancouver gangland killer to be tried in English

A French-Canadian charged with first-degree murder in the April homicide of a reputed gangster has chosen to have his trial heard in English instead of French, as is his Canadian constitutional right.
Update: "Electrical smell" on Canada Line caused by "arcing" says TransLink

Update: "Electrical smell" on Canada Line caused by "arcing" says TransLink

There were unconfirmed reports of a bang, then a fire, on one of the train cars near Templeton Station but they appear to be unfounded
Federal government announces closure of most Pacific herring fisheries

Federal government announces closure of most Pacific herring fisheries

VANCOUVER — Most commercial fisheries for Pacific herring on the West Coast have been closed with the exception of harvests by First Nations for food and ceremonial purposes.
RCMP officer in Surrey, B.C., pulls pair from vehicle that crashed into swimming pool

RCMP officer in Surrey, B.C., pulls pair from vehicle that crashed into swimming pool

SURREY, B.C. — An RCMP officer in Surrey, B.C., may add lifeguard to his credits after rescuing two people from a vehicle that had crashed into a swimming pool.
Turning away unvaccinated workers will erode HandyDART service 'drastically,' says union

Turning away unvaccinated workers will erode HandyDART service 'drastically,' says union

Over 30 HandyDART workers will be given unpaid leave starting Dec. 21, when a TransLink mandatory vaccination policy goes into effect. Some worry it will compound a worker shortage and threaten to reduce service.
New West mom's 'terrifying' detention strikes fear among migrants and sparks Dec. 18 rally

New West mom's 'terrifying' detention strikes fear among migrants and sparks Dec. 18 rally

Woman detained by CBSA after dropping child off at sanctuary school
Arctic cold, snow, winter storm warnings up for areas of B.C.

Arctic cold, snow, winter storm warnings up for areas of B.C.

VANCOUVER — Extreme cold is in the forecast for parts of British Columbia, while residents in other areas are being warned that snow is on the way.
TransLink adding braille signage at all Lower Mainland bus stops

TransLink adding braille signage at all Lower Mainland bus stops

Project now underway
'Beliebe the hype': Michael Bublé tries Timbiebs in hilarious TikTok (VIDEO)

'Beliebe the hype': Michael Bublé tries Timbiebs in hilarious TikTok (VIDEO)

The Christmas crooner set out on a scooter to taste the sought after donut holes
B.C. health minister says more public health orders could be coming

B.C. health minister says more public health orders could be coming

Recent transmission has come from smaller gatherings, not large events, according to Dix