Body of Comox Valley kayaker pulled from frigid sea near Tree Island

by Yvette Brend, Chad Pawson

An extensive air and ground search near Comox B.C. has ended in tragedy as the body of a missing kayaker, who is believed to have fallen into the ocean late Saturday evening, was found by RCMP divers on Sunday.

Latest snow to hit Vancouver should turn to rain by morning

by Chad Pawson, Yvette Brend

A third wave of snow blanketed much of Metro Vancouver on Sunday, disrupting some services while some people just tried to enjoy the conditions while they last.

Fraser Health targets South Asian diet to improve heart health, diabetes

Fraser Health has been working with the South Asian community to cut fat and sugar as part of an effort to reduce higher rates of heart disease and diabetes.

Vancouver opens up 3rd community centre overnight to help with cold snap

The City of Vancouver is opening up a third community centre overnight Sunday -- after more than 50 people showed up at the two it opening the night before -- to help people dealing with cold weather.

60 days clean, fentanyl addict Kati Mather has changed drastically since CBC last spoke to her

by Chad Pawson

Three months after CBC told the story of Kati Mather, a drug-addicted 22-year-old living on the streets of Surrey, she now is on the path to recovery after getting into long-term treatment along with her sister Jessi.

Oh Christmas Tree! Why people started putting trees in their houses

The origins of the Christmas trees have been widely disputed, but there's a chance that it came from one of these three traditions.

Boomerang Christmas cards frustrate Canada Post user

A Port Moody woman who sent her international Christmas cards early only to have them bounce back says she's losing faith in Canada Post.

'It's a point of total, extreme pain': Longtime opioid addicts keep using to avoid drug withdrawal

by Geordon Omand

People who use opioids such as fentanyl talk about the pain of withdrawal, and some say the main reason they continue to use drugs is to avoid the experience.

Condo development prompts eviction of popular Vancouver lantern festival

by Maryse Zeidler

A popular, free community event is facing eviction from its production space to make way for a new condo development in downtown Vancouver.

Heading to an office holiday party? Here are some do's and don't's

The annual holiday party can be a great place to build camaraderie — but workplace psychologist Jennifer Newman make sure you don't take things too far.

Recipe Exchange Grandma's classic turkey stuffing takes your bird to the next level

This classic family dinner dish submitted by Sharon Reynolds for North by Northwest's Recipe Exchange is a holiday staple.

Vancouver's 3rd winter blast framed in ice and concrete

As icy cold gripped Vancouver last night homeless people struggled to cope with below zero temperature.

CBC Investigates Downtown Vancouver ER is ground zero of opioid overdose crisis

by Natalie Clancy

Vancouver police Chief Adam Palmer held a press conference on Friday to announce the city's opioid crisis had become even more alarming: Nine people died of drug overdoses the night before. CBC News recently spent a shift in the emergency department at St. Paul's Hospital to observe the crisis first-hand.

Judge rules dogs should not be treated like kids

by Geoff Leo

In a ruling that references butter knives, euthanasia and cats named Slimey and Oinky, a Saskatoon judge made an impassioned defence of the notion that, when it comes to the law, dogs should not be treated as though they were children.

Rogue One dazzling audiences and critics, but here are some unknown Star Wars films that didn't

by Liam Britten

Rogue One is being called the first "standalone" Star Wars film, but that's debatable: over the years there were a few other franchise movies made outside of the trilogies, but one superfan says they were so bad they were instantly forgotten.

B.C. looking to get new teachers in classrooms by end of January

by Richard Zussman

The B.C. government is aiming to get new staff into schools by the end of January. The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled provincial legislation restricting bargaining on class size and composition from 2002 was unconstitutional.

New label rules identify exactly where a B.C. wine is from

by Roshini Nair

B.C. wine lovers will soon be able to select wines according to a specific sub-region in the province, according to the new rules enacted by the provincial government.

City of Vancouver opens 2 community centres overnight as emergency warming spaces

by Maryse Zeidler

The City of Vancouver says it's opening up new emergency overnight spaces for people to protect themselves from a cold snap expected to last until Monday.

Photos 6 photographs from the past news week in B.C.

by David Horemans

A selection of our newsrooms' photographs from across the province.

Photos Behind the scenes at Goh Ballet's The Nutcracker

Going to see The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition for many in Canada, and the Goh Ballet production of the classic is a favourite for many in Vancouver.

'Christmas doesn't come from a store': Why the Grinch has endured on TV for 50 years

by Janet Davison

Fifty years after its TV premiere, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas remains a feel-good holiday television classic.

Opinion What's with the road toll love-in?

by Randall Denley

The plan to toll major expressways in Toronto could set a precedent across the country. If that happens, we’ll all be left paying the price.

Cashless Christmas and help booking winter getaway: CBC's Marketplace consumer cheat sheet

The holidays are a busy time, so here are the consumer stories you may have missed this week.

Canada's 'Prince of Pot,' Marc Emery, released after arrest in Montreal marijuana shop raids

Cannabis Culture owner Marc Emery has been released from a Montreal jail with a number of conditions after being charged with trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking and conspiracy.

2 dead after crash on Highway 1 near Kamloops

by Maryse Zeidler

Two people are dead after a crash that shut down Highway 1 in both directions for several hours 17 kilometres west of Kamloops, B.C., Saturday.

Cable giants step up battle against 'free TV' Android box, but can they win?

by Sophia Harris

Rogers, Bell and Videotron are going after about 45 Canadian companies for selling fully loaded Android TV boxes. But some experts claim legal action is not going to stamp out the growing industry.

MY B.C. HIDEAWAY 'A place where I go to clear my head': Goh Ballet director finds refuge in West Vancouver

by Maryse Zeidler

When you have a busy life running a ballet company with hundreds of dancers, sometimes you need a little time to yourself.

Police raid Marc Emery's Montreal pot shops a day after opening

by Kalina Laframboise

A day after six Cannabis Culture locations opened in Montreal, the recreational marijuana stores were raided by police on Friday, with 10 arrests made.

Icy snap tempts B.C. pond skaters, promises up to 20 cm snow inland

by Yvette Brend

More snow is expected over the next two days with warnings of up to 20 centimetres for parts of the Central Coast.

Goodwill visit by Chinese navy draws crowds, questions

by Deborah Wilson

The red flag of China waved over Victoria's harbour this week as three ships from the Peoples' Liberation Army (Navy) of China arrived for a five-day goodwill visit to the west coast.

FROM THE ARCHIVES Skating on Lost Lagoon and other icy Vancouver memories

by Maryse Zeidler

Lakes and ponds in Vancouver have to be at least 12 centimetres thick before the park board will officially open them up for skating, which hasn't happened since 1996.

Shooting in central Surrey B.C. leaves man in critical condition

by Yvette Brend

RCMP are investigating a shooting in central Surrey B.C. early this morning that left a man with life-threatening injuries.

2017 British Columbia election: Chilliwack riding profile

by Justin McElroy

A look at Chilliwack, one of the 87 electoral districts in British Columbia.

Mystery man gets $16K windfall from accounting error

by Maryse Zeidler

According to documents filed in B.C. Supreme Court this week, all it took was one wrong number for a months-long saga to unfold between a trading company, RBC bank, and a man we only know as John Doe.

'It seemed like total fantasy': Burnaby soda fountain serves up spirit of the 1950s

Burnaby's Ron LaQuaglia and his wife Roberta own the Glenburn Soda Fountain and Confectionery in Burnaby heights — and their delicious desserts are straight out of the 1950s.

Save the rats? Not likely

by Gregor Craigie

In an age when people campaign to save deer, rabbits, parrots and many other animals, why is it so hard to find someone who'll stand up for the rats?

Faces of Fernie photographer captures 900+ photos of locals

by Jaimie Kehler

Photographer Kyle Hamilton aims to shoot photos of every single resident in the small town of Fernie, B.C. as part of a multi-year project called the Faces of Fernie.

Rock-paper-scissors tournament heats up cold Prince Rupert B.C. night

by Roshini Nair

Prince Rupert's 13th annual rock-paper-scissors tournament has become a favorite way for locals to escape the winter cold.

Photos Instagram takeover: A wintry escape with Daisy Gilardini

Vancouver photographer Daisy Gilardini has braved bone-chilling temperatures to capture stunning photos from the polar regions. Her work will be featured at the Smithsonian next year.

Opioid-dependent babies: How an Ontario hospital is helping newborns cope

by Sarah Bridge

As the opioid epidemic mushrooms across Canadian communities, a growing number of babies are being born dependent on painkillers. But one Ontario hospital has found a way to reduce the effects.

Analysis 'This is a mockery': Venezuela's poor hit hardest by currency chaos

by John Otis

Venezuela’s leaders are not widely regarded as economic wise men. Indeed, their latest stroke — based in part on a bizarre conspiracy theory — was to outlaw most of the nation’s cash before getting around to introducing new banknotes.

Two men treated for gunshot wounds after targeted shooting in Abbotsford

Two men are recovering from gunshot wounds after a targeted shooting in an Abbotsford business district.

Fentanyl crisis: November death tally expected to reach 35 in Vancouver

by Yvette Brend

The B.C Coroners Service is expected to release a tally of November drug overdose deaths on Monday, and officials expect the worst — predicting that 35 or more people may have died.

'When you have good health, you can work anything': Syrian refugees job hunt in Victoria

by Megan Thomas

Local groups are working to provide job-specific English language training and connect Syrian refugees with potential employers.

Up to 20 cm of snow expected in B.C. as cold, wintry weather batters much of Canada

The official first day of winter is still a few days away, but the season is making its presence known across Canada this weekend, with many airports facing delays and cancellations.

Snowstorm Part Three? New weather statement issued for B.C.'s South Coast

by Justin McElroy

The sub-freezing temperatures that has gripped much of southwestern B.C. for the last two weeks is expected to leave after this weekend — but not without one final dump of snow

Our Vancouver Delta musician declares 'Santa's a Canadian'

Did you know Santa Claus is Canadian? Willy Hardie and his buddy have come up with a patriotic tune and video for Christmas to raise charity for Make a Wish.

Costco recalls yakitori chicken product for 2nd time this year

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning people not to eat a frozen chicken and fried rice product recalled by Costco Canada for the second time this year.

Analysis Why inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women should resist calls to include men

by Stephanie Cram

A new coalition that wants the MMIW inquiry to study cases of missing and murdered Indigenous men and boys has aligned itself with a controversial men’s rights group.

Vancouver's extreme weather shelters filling up as temperatures plunge

by Michelle Ghoussoub

Vancouver's unusual cold snap presents unique challenges for those living on the streets.