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People in B.C. want bus service deemed an essential service

People in B.C. want bus service deemed an essential service

British Columbians impacted by the Metro Vancouver transit strike are demanding buses be made an essential service.
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This B.C. bat species can sing

This B.C. bat species can sing

The silver-haired bat is only the second in North America discovered to produce song, a study has found.
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Courageous action needed to save lives from illicit overdoses, B.C.'s coroner says

Courageous action needed to save lives from illicit overdoses, B.C.'s coroner says

VICTORIA — British Columbia's outgoing chief coroner says it's been "extremely disappointing" to see overdose deaths turned into "political fodder" for critics of harm reduction and decriminalization as the province hits another record toll.
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Enough competition to 'scare the living heck' out of B.C. real estate agents

Enough competition to 'scare the living heck' out of B.C. real estate agents

Pop culture, social media drawing more real estate agents into industry, say experts.
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Undisclosed coyote trapping in Stanley Park sparks public safety backlash

Undisclosed coyote trapping in Stanley Park sparks public safety backlash

Leaked document shows plan to capture Stanley Park coyotes in what critics claim is a public safety risk.
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Judge tosses suspended B.C. lawyer's 'vexatious' claim, issues penalty

Judge tosses suspended B.C. lawyer's 'vexatious' claim, issues penalty

Lawyer Naomi Arbabi ordered to pay neighbour Colleen McLelland an award of special costs after failed pseudo-legal litigation over a privacy screen.
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70-year-old man reported missing in B.C.

70-year-old man reported missing in B.C.

Mission RCMP say Cornelis Bakker was last seen on Monday, Jan. 22.
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B.C. government appoints Vince Ready 'special mediator' in Metro Vancouver transit dispute

B.C. government appoints Vince Ready 'special mediator' in Metro Vancouver transit dispute

Transit supervisors' union eyes Feb. 3 as a return to the picket lines if special mediation does not work.
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Letter: Protect Whistler’s pups—No. 2

Letter: Protect Whistler’s pups—No. 2

'Even leashed, it doesn’t take more than a couple seconds for a dog to sniff out and chomp on things it shouldn’t...'
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B.C. sheriff shortages continue as judges, prosecutors, police get hefty raises

B.C. sheriff shortages continue as judges, prosecutors, police get hefty raises

Exit surveys indicate 80 per cent of sheriffs who leave the service point to wages as their number one reason for departing.
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