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New cave dig at Charlie Lake bookends career for B.C. archaeologist

New cave dig at Charlie Lake bookends career for B.C. archaeologist

Dr. Jon Driver was one of the first archaeologists to work on the Tse’K’wa national historic cave site in the 1980s, where evidence of humans in the area date back more than 10,000 years
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Survey lists Vancouver as most unaffordable city in North America

Survey lists Vancouver as most unaffordable city in North America

And one of the most unaffordable cities in the world
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Judge warns young addict about dangers of street drugs, says she'll die without treatment

Judge warns young addict about dangers of street drugs, says she'll die without treatment

“It’s not too late for you to make changes, but if you don’t make them now it’s going to slip through your fingers and be too late," said the judge.
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B.C.'s IIO investigating after a man in custody dies while in Surrey jail cells

B.C.'s IIO investigating after a man in custody dies while in Surrey jail cells

IIO says it will be conducting an investigation to determine whether police actions played a role in the man's death
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B.C. runner just misses a top 10 finish at the Boston Marathon

B.C. runner just misses a top 10 finish at the Boston Marathon

Malindi Elmore finished 11th overall among women competitors
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Lobbying loophole leaves B.C. government wide open to ethical problems: expert

Lobbying loophole leaves B.C. government wide open to ethical problems: expert

Revolving door lobbying means a different kind of cash for access under the BC NDP, researcher says.
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Métis family heritage of Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox enshrined permanently at BC Place

Métis family heritage of Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox enshrined permanently at BC Place

The provincial governing body for the First Nation presented a plaque alongside Terry's brother Darrell and other dignitaries.
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At a crossroads, Rugby Canada vows to up its game

At a crossroads, Rugby Canada vows to up its game

Organization struggles with leadership issues, athlete relations
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Vancouver Island teen's quick thinking—and skiing—rescues woman buried in Blackcomb Glacier avalanche

Vancouver Island teen's quick thinking—and skiing—rescues woman buried in Blackcomb Glacier avalanche

'I knew it was a person so I just started skiing as fast as I could'
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Wave of pollution from cruise ships expected regardless of new federal wastewater rules

Wave of pollution from cruise ships expected regardless of new federal wastewater rules

Transport Canada said it plans to implement  stricter measures for the treating and discharging of grey water and black water. 
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