CBC - British Columbia (4 hours ago)
There is no story that encapsulates the vibes of Nelson, B.C., quite like this. Witnesses, a photographer, an officiant and a musician all showed up at Cottonwood Falls Park, with very little notice, to help an out-of-town couple's dreams come true.
ReadCityNews - Vancouver (23 hours ago)
The Vancouver Whitecaps know their work is not done. The team downed expansion side San Diego FC 3-1 to earn the title of Western Conference champions Saturday. Even as they raised the trophy in the air, confetti falling around them, the players were already turning their minds toward their next task: the MLS Cup final against Lionel […]
ReadCityNews - Vancouver (2 days ago)
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is vowing to keep up the fight against Ottawa as she admits many of her United Conservative Party members still need to be convinced that her recent pipeline pact is indeed a victory. The milestone deal with Ottawa signed earlier this week clears regulatory hurdles for a potential pipeline to the West Coast. When...
ReadCBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)
Island Health has closed the ER at the Port Hardy Hospital overnight starting in January 2023, citing a staffing shortage. Patients requiring emergency care are transported to Port McNeill — a 45-kilometre drive southeast along a windy, dark highway that locals say can be treacherous in winter.
ReadVancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)
Re: Two views on pipeline issues, Nov. 27 editorial page Thanks for publishing two views on the pipeline issue. John Rustad’s piece is single-minded political. Bruce Reid presents an experienced view that includes the unintended effects of a major spill. Many decades ago in my Grade 9 class, I learned, from basic physics and chemistry […]
ReadCBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an agreement to make way for a new bitumen pipeline from the Alberta oilsands to the B.C. coast. 'We will use every tool in our toolbox to ensure that this pipeline does not go ahead,' said Heiltsuk Nation Chief Marilyn Slett.
ReadVancouver Sun - Local (3 days ago)
Bulls-of-the-Week The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to roll in one of the fastest starts to a regular season in NBA history. They go into the weekend with a record of 18-1. Powered by Canadian Shai Gilgeous Alexander, the defending Larry O'Brien Trophy holders as NBA champions are only the fifth team all-time to get off […]
ReadCBC - British Columbia (3 days ago)
Documents obtained through freedom of information requests by The Narwhal and shared with CBC News show hundreds of animals have been killed in collisions with trains on B.C. tracks owned by Canada's two biggest railways. Scientists and advocates say if the information was more complete and accessible, it could be used to reduce the number of...
ReadCBC - British Columbia (4 days ago)
A co-founder of Vancouver's Drug User Liberation Front said he was surprised by Health Canada's lack of "urgency" about the deadly toxic drug crisis, and the absence of a pharmaceutical-grade supplier meant the club had to turn to the dark web to get pure substances.
ReadCityNews - Vancouver (4 days ago)
The RCMP says it is investigating a home invasion that happened in Mission earlier this month, and it is turning to the public for help. At around 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 13, officers responded to a report of a violent home invasion at a residence, Mounties say. “Suspects entered the home and assaulted the occupants,” […]
Read