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Protected areas, fishing closures, to help B.C.'s threatened southern resident orcas

Protected areas, fishing closures, to help B.C.'s threatened southern resident orcas

VANCOUVER — The federal government has announced several measures, ranging from sanctuary zones to fishing closures, as it works to protect critically endangered southern resident killer whales off the British Columbia coast.
Video shows man intentionally lighting mattress before massive fire in Surrey

Video shows man intentionally lighting mattress before massive fire in Surrey

Police haven't been able to determine a motive at this point.
Telus Health, Medical Services Commission reach settlement over fee program: minister

Telus Health, Medical Services Commission reach settlement over fee program: minister

VICTORIA — A British Columbia company offering health services to patients who pay annual fees starting at $4,650 has agreed to modify its policies, averting a court challenge over public health care, says the province's health minister.
5 facts you may not know about cameras along the Sea to Sky Hwy

5 facts you may not know about cameras along the Sea to Sky Hwy

13 provincial government web cameras deliver 33 views along the corridor.
Teck still planning for business separation despite cancellation of critical vote

Teck still planning for business separation despite cancellation of critical vote

Shareholders want a cleaner break than what Teck proposed
Book examines mysterious life of legendary B.C. skier turned recluse

Book examines mysterious life of legendary B.C. skier turned recluse

Dag Aabye is a legend in British Columbia's ski and marathon communities who has spent the past two decades living off the grid in a school bus.
'I’m scared of this AI robot': Vancouverites share mixed reactions to new Snapchat chatbot

'I’m scared of this AI robot': Vancouverites share mixed reactions to new Snapchat chatbot

Here's how you can try it...or remove it.
'High rate of speed': Driver dead after 3 semis rear-end on B.C. highway

'High rate of speed': Driver dead after 3 semis rear-end on B.C. highway

The driver's identity is not being released as police work to notify next of kin.
Northern B.C. hunter produces wildlife documentary

Northern B.C. hunter produces wildlife documentary

'Through Our Eyes' gives a glimpse into the experience of hunting in northern B.C.
Decision on policing in Surrey coming Friday

Decision on policing in Surrey coming Friday

A decision was promised by the end of April.