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West Vancouver athlete sets 10 world records in 2022 – at age 85

West Vancouver athlete sets 10 world records in 2022 – at age 85

Christa Bortignon claims masters athlete of the year honours after rewriting the record books in her first season competing in the women’s 85+ age category
Someone in B.C. flushed their sweatpants down the toilet

Someone in B.C. flushed their sweatpants down the toilet

Mission sewer operators were puzzled by the judgment of one resident who saw fit to, somehow, flush a pair of sweatpants down their toilet.
'I was homeless': Burnaby mom reflects on journey that brought her and baby to Aunt Leah's House

'I was homeless': Burnaby mom reflects on journey that brought her and baby to Aunt Leah's House

Twelve years ago, Sherry Michell was 16 and had a newborn baby. They had no place to live, so Michell agreed to go to Aunt Leah's House. She says her stay there with her infant daughter changed her life.
Photos: 10 of the best buddy movies—and what they can teach about teamwork

Photos: 10 of the best buddy movies—and what they can teach about teamwork

The Three Musketeers could never beat these iconic duos.
Housing advocates applaud fund to help non-profits buy rental buildings

Housing advocates applaud fund to help non-profits buy rental buildings

The fund will secure older rental buildings and protect vulnerable renters from speculators who can drive up rents and evict tenants who have lived there for years, says Premier David Eby.
Opinion: Canada's ban on foreign homebuyers is unlikely to affect housing affordability

Opinion: Canada's ban on foreign homebuyers is unlikely to affect housing affordability

Since foreign owners only represent a tiny segment of the housing market, it’s unlikely that Canada’s new ban on foreign homebuyers will make homes more affordable for Canadians.
Why do oceans matter for climate change?

Why do oceans matter for climate change?

The carbon stored in the tiny organisms is then “captured” again as marine animals eat them.
B.C. owners and renters have highest housing expense in Canada, survey finds

B.C. owners and renters have highest housing expense in Canada, survey finds

Not a single B.C. city made it on the 'lowest shelter costs' list.
'Wake-up call': Toilet paper toxin, chemicals found inside endangered B.C. orcas

'Wake-up call': Toilet paper toxin, chemicals found inside endangered B.C. orcas

Many of the chemicals found inside the mammals are banned in Canada.
Sponsored Iranian prisoner released on bail, two others have death sentences revoked

Sponsored Iranian prisoner released on bail, two others have death sentences revoked

People are being asked to boost the signal for Mohammad Ghobadlou, who is reportedly being readied for execution