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Anti-satellite weapons tests could create chaos in space, warns B.C. study

Anti-satellite weapons tests could create chaos in space, warns B.C. study

Military test strikes on old satellites could turn low Earth orbit into a minefield of debris, threatening global satellite capabilities, warn UBC researchers.
B.C. company handed $12K penalty after worker killed by falling printer

B.C. company handed $12K penalty after worker killed by falling printer

The worker death occurred in Fort St. John, B.C., as the company was moving an office printer down a staircase.
Mom fights to have case reopened after teen dies from lethal dose of date-rape drug

Mom fights to have case reopened after teen dies from lethal dose of date-rape drug

Tracy Sims believes 18-year-old Samantha Somerville — one of two women at the same Yates Street party who ended up in the ICU — was murdered
Adrian Raeside cartoon: A frightening sight over at the neighbour's

Adrian Raeside cartoon: A frightening sight over at the neighbour's

Once captured for shows in the 1970s, orca matriarch may have died

Once captured for shows in the 1970s, orca matriarch may have died

T046, also known as Wake, was one of the “Budd Inlet Six” rounded up in 1976 using boats, planes and explosives, then released after a public outcry
B.C. company fined $2,500 after mobile home crushes worker to death

B.C. company fined $2,500 after mobile home crushes worker to death

The "high-risk" violations occurred as the company was moving a mobile home in Qualicum Beach, B.C.
B.C. meth, fentanyl trafficker sentenced to 10 years

B.C. meth, fentanyl trafficker sentenced to 10 years

Methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl were trafficked in B.C, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.
Wallets beware: What will cost more in B.C. in 2024?

Wallets beware: What will cost more in B.C. in 2024?

British Columbians should expect sustained cost-of-living pressures into 2024 based on a scan of what many life necessities will cost this year as compared to last year.
A bright side to less snow for Squamish businesses

A bright side to less snow for Squamish businesses

Bad skiing conditions in Whistler have increased visitors to Squamish businesses in some cases, but may have reduced traffic in others.
Top 10: Here are the highest BC Assessment valued properties in Squamish

Top 10: Here are the highest BC Assessment valued properties in Squamish

Chieftain Plaza and Squamish Station were again near the top while a new rental property, called Ashlu, was among the newcomers.
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