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Red plane based out of YVR searches for oil spills across B.C.

Red plane based out of YVR searches for oil spills across B.C.

The plane is part of Transport Canada’s National Aerial Surveillance Program which aims to prevent marine pollution
Report finds 'missing middle' solution to Metro Vancouver's housing crisis

Report finds 'missing middle' solution to Metro Vancouver's housing crisis

A new report says row housing, six- to 12-unit multiplexes and co-op housing would be more energy-efficient, would face less local opposition, and could be replicated across huge swaths of Metro Vancouver currently zoned for single-family detached homes.
B.C. Costco shopper ordered to produce medical evidence for face mask exemption

B.C. Costco shopper ordered to produce medical evidence for face mask exemption

B.C.'s Human Rights Tribunal says a complaint about being discriminated against based on a disability must include medical evidence proving such a disability indeed exists
Metro Vancouver shooting victim succumbs to injuries

Metro Vancouver shooting victim succumbs to injuries

Initial indications are that the shooting is related to the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict.
Is this your boat? B.C. man looks to solve island mystery

Is this your boat? B.C. man looks to solve island mystery

The boat has a Washington ID number
Guard cryptocurrency, cyberwallets carefully: security pro

Guard cryptocurrency, cyberwallets carefully: security pro

People using cryptocurrency and cyberwallets need to be alert to the scams as cybercrooks continue to become more and more sophisticated
B.C. First Nation renames volcano-adjacent wilderness 'Ice Mountain'

B.C. First Nation renames volcano-adjacent wilderness 'Ice Mountain'

The area is home to iconic species, including grizzly bears, caribou and mountain goats
Mining would see financial boon under global carbon tax — so why is industry fighting it?

Mining would see financial boon under global carbon tax — so why is industry fighting it?

A global carbon tax is projected to accelerate a transition to a low-carbon future. With the mining industry expected to reap huge rewards, some say it's time to back environmentalists
Kid Carson leaving Z95.3 after controversial on-air rant

Kid Carson leaving Z95.3 after controversial on-air rant

The radio host and Z95.3 have mutually decided to part ways
Case of drugs allegedly being imported into Metro Vancouver moves toward trial

Case of drugs allegedly being imported into Metro Vancouver moves toward trial

Allegations that two men were involved in importing drugs into the Lower Mainland, including opium and a form of fentanyl, are making their way toward trial