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Metro Vancouver Transit Police files hacked in raid linked to Russian extortion gang

Metro Vancouver Transit Police files hacked in raid linked to Russian extortion gang

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Metro Vancouver Transit Police say the agency was targeted by hackers who accessed almost 200 of its files as part of a global wave of attacks that U.S. officials have blamed on a Russian cyber-extortion gang.
Missing a pig? Pet pig rescued from rest stop south of Prince George

Missing a pig? Pet pig rescued from rest stop south of Prince George

The pig has overgrown hooves and needs medical treatment, Kerri Hegel of PG Tickled Pig Rescue says.
DNA evidence takes centre stage at Burnaby murder trial

DNA evidence takes centre stage at Burnaby murder trial

Thirteen exhibits from the body of a slain 13-year-old were examined by the RCMP's national forensic lab in Surrey, jury hears.
Surrey, B.C., mayor accuses public safety minister of bullying, misogyny

Surrey, B.C., mayor accuses public safety minister of bullying, misogyny

VICTORIA — The mayor of Surrey, B.C., says the province's public safety minister is a "bully" who has treated her in a misogynistic way, while both officials accuse each other of playing games around which force will police the city.
New Nanaimo hospital ICU to take patients soon, replacing one of Canada's worst units

New Nanaimo hospital ICU to take patients soon, replacing one of Canada's worst units

NANAIMO, B.C. — A new intensive care unit in Nanaimo, B.C., will start taking patients later this month, replacing an aging unit once called one of the worst ICUs in Canada.
Fentanyl detected in 9 of 10 illicit drug toxicity deaths, B.C. coroner says

Fentanyl detected in 9 of 10 illicit drug toxicity deaths, B.C. coroner says

176 lives were lost to the toxic drug supply in May.
Hot deal: You can fly from Vancouver to Hawaii and Australia for half price

Hot deal: You can fly from Vancouver to Hawaii and Australia for half price

Two for the price of one.
B.C. minister says Surrey 'playing games' with staff police report

B.C. minister says Surrey 'playing games' with staff police report

After Surrey council went against the province's 'strong recommendation' to keep the municipal police transition going, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth has put an ultimatum on the city to produce a staff report for review.
Update: Prince George restaurant cleans up act

Update: Prince George restaurant cleans up act

Northern Health issued Karim Indian Cuisine a low hazard rating in a follow up inspection on June 16, after finding mouse droppings in a bucket of bread crumbs at the restaurant on June 8.
'I don't know how I would have coped without it': Seth Rogen's mom on a key part of raising kids in Vancouver

'I don't know how I would have coped without it': Seth Rogen's mom on a key part of raising kids in Vancouver

The actor's mother shares some special childhood memories - and shouts out a crucial place that helped her care for her kids
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