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'Five feet nothing': Pickton's safety likely behind Quebec move, says ex-prison judge

'Five feet nothing': Pickton's safety likely behind Quebec move, says ex-prison judge

VICTORIA — When serial killer Robert Pickton was transferred from British Columbia's Kent Institution to a maximum-security prison in Quebec about six years ago, correctional authorities gave no public explanation or confirmation at the time.
Icon meets iconic: Burnaby's Christine Sinclair immortalized as Barbie doll

Icon meets iconic: Burnaby's Christine Sinclair immortalized as Barbie doll

The greatest of all time is one of nine world-renown athletes to be been enshrined as a role-model doll in her likeness.
Show me the money: District of Squamish looks to borrow money for projects

Show me the money: District of Squamish looks to borrow money for projects

​​​​​​​Squamish council unanimously approved three readings of several bylaws, allowing DOS to seek residents' approval to borrow $27.5 million for local infrastructure projects.
Nikita Zadorov’s nine best quotes from the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Nikita Zadorov’s nine best quotes from the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Nikita Zadorov became a fan favourite during the playoffs with his play on the ice and quotes off the ice.
Squamish food beat: Unique Slow Rise Bakery brings Hong Kong to Squamish

Squamish food beat: Unique Slow Rise Bakery brings Hong Kong to Squamish

The new dim sum eatery recently opened at Klahanie Campground.
Child killer Allan Schoenborn will not have new name redacted at BC Review Board

Child killer Allan Schoenborn will not have new name redacted at BC Review Board

Allan Dwayne Schoenborn has been denied an attempt to redact his new name — understood to be Ken John Johnson — from being published by the BC Review Board.
Join the Squamish Chamber's exciting June events: Networking, golf, & youth business

Join the Squamish Chamber's exciting June events: Networking, golf, & youth business

Connect, compete, and support young entrepreneurs with Squamish Chamber's upcoming events: Apres 5 at Motorsports & RV, scenic Golf Tournament, and inspiring Youth Business Pitch. Get involved!
B.C. child sex offender appears confused when asked to address court

B.C. child sex offender appears confused when asked to address court

"I don't even know what is really going on here," said Randall Peter Hopley, who disappeared from his Vancouver halfway house for 10 days in November.
Storm brings 90 km/h winds to B.C. beach

Storm brings 90 km/h winds to B.C. beach

Environment Canada calculated which communities had the strongest winds.
Can B.C. transportation keep up with population boom? Expert urges bolder vision

Can B.C. transportation keep up with population boom? Expert urges bolder vision

Vancouver summit brings businesses and governments together to discuss transportation solutions.