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B.C. recorded more overdose calls in 2021 than ever before

B.C. recorded more overdose calls in 2021 than ever before

Every health region in B.C. saw an increase in overdose calls during 2021
Sea-to-Sky at highest risk of avalanches as storms hit southern B.C.

Sea-to-Sky at highest risk of avalanches as storms hit southern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Avalanche Canada is warning of a high risk of avalanches across the South Coast, the effect of a series of atmospheric rivers bringing heavy rain to the region. The organization says the Sea-to-Sky area along B.C.
An extremely rare, 400-year old book of Shakespeare plays is on display in Vancouver (PHOTOS + VIDEO)

An extremely rare, 400-year old book of Shakespeare plays is on display in Vancouver (PHOTOS + VIDEO)

“This is really a gift, not just to UBC, but also to the city of Vancouver."
Milk without the cow: Cellular agriculture could be the future of farming, but dairy farmers need help

Milk without the cow: Cellular agriculture could be the future of farming, but dairy farmers need help

Technological changes on the horizon will likely disrupt the dairy industry as we know it — plans to mitigate the risks this transition poses to farmer livelihoods and animal welfare should start now
Record year for orca and humpback sightings in B.C.'s Salish Sea, says association

Record year for orca and humpback sightings in B.C.'s Salish Sea, says association

VANCOUVER — The agency that represents 29 whale-watching companies in British Columbia and Washington state says its members report 2021 was a record year for whale sightings in the Salish Sea.
Record year for orca and humpback sightings in B.C.'s Salish Sea, says association

Record year for orca and humpback sightings in B.C.'s Salish Sea, says association

VANCOUVER — The agency that represents 29 whale-watching companies in British Columbia and Washington state says its members report 2021 was a record year for whale sightings in the Salish Sea.
Will TMX be finished by end of 2022?

Will TMX be finished by end of 2022?

The project is only half built and 71 per cent of the $12.6 billion capital budget spent, according to recent financial report
B.C. extends flood-related state of emergency for another week

B.C. extends flood-related state of emergency for another week

State of emergency extended until Jan. 18
House arrest for man who bit Mountie's hand, then punched him in nose

House arrest for man who bit Mountie's hand, then punched him in nose

Kamloops provincial court ordered probation on man for "scuffle" with police officer
Two B.C. schools move to 'functional closure' after holiday break, says ministry

Two B.C. schools move to 'functional closure' after holiday break, says ministry

VICTORIA — Two schools have stopped in-person classes in British Columbia, just two days after most students returned to classrooms following an extended holiday break due to the surging COVID-19 Omicron variant.
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