Virtual emergency care launching at four hospitals in B.C.’s Interior
Patients seeking emergency care at four hospitals in British Columbia’s Interior may now be seen by a doctor working virtually in a pilot project aimed at modernizing rural health services. The Interior Health authority says in a statement the pilot...
Atmospheric river pours over several parts of British Columbia
An atmospheric river is washing over several parts of British Columbia, with the worst of the weather system hitting part of Vancouver Island and the Fraser and Skagit valleys. Environment Canada has issued more than a dozen warnings from eastern...
Vancouver business owners voice fears, demand compensation amid latest subway construction disruptions
Frustration was the prevailing feeling at a public town hall meeting in Vancouver Monday night. Business owners lined up to voice their displeasure about a major road closure they fear will put some of them out of business. CLICK HERE...
Tests confirm no chronic wasting disease in case of deer in B.C.’s Okanagan
The British Columbia government says testing has confirmed a sample from a deer harvested in the Okanagan region was negative for chronic wasting disease. Chronic wasting disease is an infectious and fatal illness affecting species such as deer, elk, moose...
4 B.C. cities in top 5 of unflattering rat race
Toronto has once again scurried to the top of Orkin Canada’s annual list of the country’s “rattiest” cities, cementing its reputation as the nation’s rodent capital. The pest control company released its 2025 rankings this week, based on the number...
Vancouver city staff propose new bylaw to ensure abandoned buildings are maintained
Breadcrumb Trail Links Vancouver city staff propose new bylaw to ensure abandoned buildings are maintained City staff compiled 15 case studies in support of the proposed regulations and enforcement measures Author of the article: By Joanne Lee-Young Published Dec 09,...
B.C. says parents of youth admitted involuntarily under Mental Health Act must be informed
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. says parents of youth admitted involuntarily under Mental Health Act must be informed Critics have warned that involuntary care runs the risk of traumatizing youth and breaking their faith in the system Author of the article:...
Hotel-residential tower proposed near Vancouver’s Broadway and Granville streets
Breadcrumb Trail Links Hotel-residential tower proposed near Vancouver’s Broadway and Granville streets The City of Vancouver has received an application for a major mixed-use development near the iconic corner of Broadway and Granville as part of the Broadway plan. Author...
B.C. crime news: Murder charge laid in Downtown Eastside killing | Shots fired at Mission...
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. crime news: Murder charge laid in Downtown Eastside killing | Shots fired at Mission home targeted last year Here’s a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 Author...
Hazardous snowfall and winds hit highways throughout southern B.C.
An intense atmospheric river is sweeping southern B.C. and the Pacific Northwest, leading to treacherous highway conditions. Meteorologist Nadine Powell said heavy rain began on Sunday morning, then took a break, but was expected to intensify on Monday and Tuesday....
