Highlights

Judge in Prince Rupert, B.C., strikes arguments as 'stupid' in contempt case

PRINCE RUPERT — A provincial court judge in Prince Rupert, B.C., has sentenced a 46-year-old man to a year in jail for contempt of court, ruling he tried to circumvent the justice system with "pseudo-legal" and "stupid" arguments.

Apr 21, 2023 4:33 PM Read more >

Missing date on eviction notice disrupts Richmond home sale

The landlord is asking for a review of an arbitrator’s decision voiding an eviction notice.

Apr 21, 2023 4:14 PM Read more >

Insurance association warns federal dental plan could lead employers to drop coverage

OTTAWA — An association of health insurance providers warns it might not be worthwhile for small businesses to provide dental benefits to some employees once the government launches a national dental-care plan.

Apr 21, 2023 2:48 PM Read more >

Premiers united in call for bail reform after meeting with police chiefs, says Eby

British Columbia Premier David Eby says his provincial and territorial counterparts are unanimous in calling on the federal government to implement bail reforms and expand support to fight against guns and gangs in communities.

Apr 21, 2023 2:17 PM Read more >

Richmond kid shines bright on Canada’s Got Talent

Drako Cheng’s dance crew, XTREME SOUL STYLE, got at least two YES(s) on Canada’s Got Talent

Apr 21, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Mini forest to be planted in Richmond to celebrate Earth Day

The Green Team will be pulling invasive plants at Terra Nova Rural Park on the same day the city plants a forest.

Apr 21, 2023 12:35 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: How the province's drug decriminalization program is meeting opposition in B.C. municipalities

Kamloops and Campbell River are pushing back on permitting open drug use, and BC United leader Kevin Falcon calls the province's program 'reckless'

Apr 21, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

B.C. announces funding for more than 10K new paid internships for students

The internships will be in sectors such as clean technology, life sciences, emergency management, advanced timber and agritech

Apr 21, 2023 10:14 AM Read more >

Can B.C. landlords, roommates install cameras in apartment common areas?

From the shared laundry to a unit's living room, here's what's legal.

Apr 21, 2023 10:08 AM Read more >

After three years, one of the world's biggest Vaisakhi Parades is back in Metro Vancouver

Half a million people are expected to fill the streets in joyous celebration

Apr 21, 2023 9:46 AM Read more >