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Remembering peer advocate Paige Phillips, who lost her life to toxic drugs

Remembering peer advocate Paige Phillips, who lost her life to toxic drugs

‘She was never afraid to speak her wisdom,’ a friend recalls.
Opinion: Kindergarten transitions can be eased by supporting kids' social and emotional needs

Opinion: Kindergarten transitions can be eased by supporting kids' social and emotional needs

Parents and caregivers are vital partners in education, and together, educators and families can ease back-to-school jitters and help make this an exciting and positive transition for children.
Hackers stole CERB benefits of at least 12,700 Canadians, alleges class-action lawsuit

Hackers stole CERB benefits of at least 12,700 Canadians, alleges class-action lawsuit

A retired police officer from B.C. is leading the class action lawsuit against the Government of Canada after he claims he was among thousands of Canadians victimized by hackers
Video: Close encounter with orcas delights Quadra Island visitor

Video: Close encounter with orcas delights Quadra Island visitor

Callum Macnab of Victoria was standing in the water but scrambled out when four orcas swam by within metres of him.
B.C. gas prices are falling, but will it last?

B.C. gas prices are falling, but will it last?

In Metro Vancouver, gas prices are expected to drop further over the Labour Day weekend, but one expert warns that trend could signal an economic downturn and could spike again by the end of the year.
B.C. couple denied vet bill claim after dog got sick from Christmas market treat

B.C. couple denied vet bill claim after dog got sick from Christmas market treat

A couple said their dog fell ill and was diagnosed with bone fragments in its small intestine after eating a dog treat bought at the Vancouver Christmas Market.
A Canadian boutique hotel now offers a 'doggy bathroom' for your pampered pooch

A Canadian boutique hotel now offers a 'doggy bathroom' for your pampered pooch

Plus: A few other noteworthy dog-friendly stays across Canada
Former B.C. friends fight over Caribbean cruise credit card costs

Former B.C. friends fight over Caribbean cruise credit card costs

The pair never did end up taking the cruise.
B.C. to deliver Omicron-targeting vaccine to residents

B.C. to deliver Omicron-targeting vaccine to residents

Health Canada today approved a new Moderna's vaccine to fight COVID-19
Artist installs 'ghost' on B.C. bench to remember those lost to overdose

Artist installs 'ghost' on B.C. bench to remember those lost to overdose

Vancouver, B.C., artist Lupo has installed a ghost-like sculpture to ensure those lost to the opioid crisis are not forgotten