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Rustad post saying Henry promotes fentanyl use puts her at risk: ex-provincial health officer

Rustad post saying Henry promotes fentanyl use puts her at risk: ex-provincial health officer

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad wrote on his X account: “British Columbia already has a fentanyl czar — her name is Doctor Bonnie Henry, and she is focused on promoting fentanyl use in BC”
Paddleboarder fined $2,500 for getting too close to orcas in Ucluelet

Paddleboarder fined $2,500 for getting too close to orcas in Ucluelet

A 40-year-old woman was convicted of breaching the federal Fisheries Act after she was filmed paddleboarding near a pod of transient killer whales in Ucluelet Harbour.
Why the Canucks re-signed Marcus Pettersson so quickly

Why the Canucks re-signed Marcus Pettersson so quickly

The Vancouver Canucks re-signed Marcus Pettersson to a six-year deal with a cap hit of $5.5 million.
B.C. investigates 'significant' opioid diversion, including international trafficking

B.C. investigates 'significant' opioid diversion, including international trafficking

A 38-page document leaked by the B.C. Conservatives says a "significant portion" of prescribed opioids are being diverted and that prescribed alternatives are being trafficked provincially, nationally and internationally.
Steveston painting event results in Canada Line artwork

Steveston painting event results in Canada Line artwork

The artwork by three artists will be on display until July 31.
Women win lawsuit against B.C. man acquitted of their sex assaults

Women win lawsuit against B.C. man acquitted of their sex assaults

VANCOUVER — A man who spent 27 years in prison before he was found wrongfully convicted has been ordered by a British Columbia Supreme Court judge to pay $375,000 each to five women who sued him for sexual assault.
Column: Vancouver International Wine Festival 2025 preview

Column: Vancouver International Wine Festival 2025 preview

A look into Booker Winery's offerings at this year's wine festival in Vancouver.
Incarcerated B.C. youth more likely not to re-offend, says SFU study

Incarcerated B.C. youth more likely not to re-offend, says SFU study

Author cautions people not to jump to the conclusion that we simply ought to imprison more offenders.
Two B.C. fishermen dead after falling through ice

Two B.C. fishermen dead after falling through ice

The family contacted police after the brothers did not return home from Grace Lake.
Richmond MLAs hear about school site, funding needs

Richmond MLAs hear about school site, funding needs

Pressing need for two city centre schools in Richmond.