Threatening note shocks North Vancouver trail users

by Rafferty Baker

Trail users in North Vancouver say they're shocked and appalled after someone left anonymous notes threatening to strike a dog on the skull with a 20-inch chain with a one pound ball on the end.

Bigfoot hunters flock to Washington for first international conference

by Anna Dimoff

The first International Bigfoot Conference gets underway today in Kennewick, Washington, offering the wisdom of professional Sasquatch hunters from around the world to skeptics and fanatics.

Palliative care volunteer collects beauty in the last moments of life

by Anna Dimoff

Chian-Li Hsu, a palliative care volunteer at Vancouver General Hospital, is sharing his knowledge on what a "good death" means in his book "Being With You Till the Last Moment."

Deer wrapped in thick wire sought in Langley's Brookswood neighbourhood

by Liam Britten

A wildlife advocate says it’s important to get the wire off soon, before the deer begins fattening up for the winter.

Helicopter pilot seriously injured in Canim Lake, B.C. crash

by Yvette Brend

Drilling crew watched in horror as a helicopter crashed near Canim Lake. The pilot was seriously injured.

Police say don't drive with pets on lap after airbag leaves dog in critical condition

Nanaimo RCMP are warning drivers not to let pets sit on their laps after a small dog suffered life-threatening injuries in an accident Thursday afternoon.

'He never thought himself to be violent' says doctor of Allan Schoenborn

by Farrah Merali

One of the few psychiatrists who has sat down to interview Allan Schoenborn told a New Wesminster Court today that the man who killed his three children has made significant progress in his behaviour, but he still struggles with irritability and anger.

Winter is coming: Whistler gets first snowfall of the season

by Tamara Baluja

Whistler Blackcomb got about three centimetres of snow in the high alpine areas of the mountain resort overnight.

Man allegedly assaults 20-year-old Vernon woman after a 'high five'

by Liam Britten

After her daughter was allegedly beaten by an unknown man, a Vernon mother says crime is escalating in the city. The mayor says the incidents are "isolated" and not indicative of a larger problem.

Evacuation order lifted for homes near Lytton B.C. wildfire

An evacuation order that affected homes near Lytton B.C. has been lifted as firefighters gain the upper hand on what had been an aggressive wildfire.

'I ain't afraid of no goose': Drone is Nelson's goose buster

The Nelson public works department is using a variety of tactics — including a drone — to scare geese from Lakeside Park. The adjoining beach was recently closed due to high E.coli levels possibly caused by goose feces.

Tragically Hip fan touches off photo parade of love for #Gord DowniesCanada

From a blazing fire at Tent Island, B.C., to the first September sunset on Stoney Lake near Lakefield Ontario — each tweet #GordDowniesCanada is a stunning image of Canada.

Violent attack in downtown Prince George leaves man in critical condition

by Betsy Trumpener

A man is in critical condition after he was stabbed Thursday night and found help at a nearby gas station in downtown Prince George.

Employees arrested after police called to robbery at Surrey pot shop

by Jesse Johnston

Surrey RCMP confirmed there was an active investigation into trafficking of a controlled substance as a result of the raid.

Crammed with dogs and cats, Prince George SPCA to get new home

by Andrew Kurjata

The SPCA in Prince George, currently operating at capacity, will be moving to a new, larger location.

Raptors vs. Warriors Vancouver tickets sell out in minutes

by Tamara Baluja

Who says Vancouver isn't a basketball city?

Ancient Forest east of Prince George closed for most of September

by Andrew Kurjata

A popular hiking trail between Prince George and McBride will be closed weekdays until September 22 as parking lot and highway receives million dollar upgrade.

Drug users ashamed and afraid to seek help, aiding fentanyl crisis

by Roshini Nair

Dr. Jane Buxton with the B.C.'s Centre for Disease Control says the stigma around drug use is contributing to the fentanyl epidemic by preventing drug users from seeking help.

Mounties warn North Vancouver teens ahead of 'pre-grad' weekend

North Vancouver mounties will be on high alert this long weekend, traditionally a big party weekend for the city's incoming Grade 12 students.

Jann Arden's use of 'Eskimo' chills fans of Insensitive singer

Jann Arden is in hot water with some of her fans for her use of the word 'Eskimo' on social media posts.

Lead levels: 43 % of drinking water fountains and taps in Surrey schools need flushing

The Surrey school board says it is taking action to remedy unsafe lead levels found in drinking water at some of its schools.

English ousted as Wellington Court language dispute escalates

by Yvette Brend

A battle between English and Mandarin-speaking condo owners in Richmond B.C. is escalating.

26% slump in Vancouver real estate sales called a return to 'historically normal' levels

Real estate prices are no longer skyrocketing and sales are slumping in Metro Vancouver's red hot real estate market, the latest statistics confirm.

46 B.C. residents had medical assisted deaths under new law

by Catherine Cullen

Doctors and nurse practitioners have helped hasten the deaths of more than 100 Canadians since the federal law governing medical aid in dying was passed in June.

A year after Alan Kurdi's death, memories fade — but not for his father

It has been one year since the image of a drowned toddler lying face down on a Turkish beach turned the eyes of the world to the Syrian refugee crisis, but observers say the powerful portrait of human suffering did little in the long term to alleviate the hardship in the conflict-torn region.

Sask. couple sentenced to 3 years in prison for plotting to kill spouses

A Saskatchewan judge handed down three-year prison sentences today for Curtis Vey and Angela Nicholson, lovers who were convicted of plotting to murder their spouses.

Novice sailboat crew lauds Canada after rescue in treacherous Northwest Passage

by Yvette Brend

An ill-fated Arctic expedition called for a Canadian icebreaker when it ran aground in two-metres of water after ignoring warnings about venturing into the poorly charted Northwest Passage.

CBC Investigates 'It's going to take you,' warns B.C. man who lost brother and girlfriend to fentanyl overdoses

by Natalie Clancy

"Never try it, because it's going to take you," warns a young B.C. man who lost both his brother and his girlfriend to fentanyl overdoses.

Charges laid in Chilliwack murder of Dave Williams

by Yvette Brend

A 34-year-old man has been charged in connection with the April shooting death of Dave Williams.

UBC prof invents synthetic heart tissue that replaces human cadavers for training

by Jon Hernandez

A new synthetic tissue can advance medical training for heart surgeries, according to UBC engineer Dr. Hadi Mohammadi.

'Like a thrift store in the bush': Facebook group spotlights illegal dumping in the Okanagan backcountry

by Roshini Nair

The 'Okanagan Forest Task Force' is collecting pictures and stories of trash or vandalism they see in the Okanagan backcountry.

More than just refugees: Syrian kids tell their stories their way

by Jeremy Allingham and Liam Britten

“They have so many things to talk about, not just their experiences of migration,” curator says of the young photographers in her exhibit.

Campfire ban lifted for most of B.C.

by Yvette Brend

Campfire bans have been lifted for most of B.C. —except the lower third of Vancouver Island — as rain starts to cool the province.

'Jar of Death' leads to high school teacher suspensions

by Jason Proctor

Students at the Leadership Camp called it 'The Jar of Death'. Inside, pieces of paper listing gross tasks designed as punishment for kids who displeased their Grade 12 overlords. But the kids wouldn't be the only ones who would find a nasty surprise.

Nanaimo, Ladysmith schools cancel overseas trips for 2 years after Nice attack

Board chair Steve Rae says the move was done to “take a deep breath” and reexamine policies and how trips are managed in terms of safety.

Cocaine laced with fentanyl a growing concern: 9 overdoses in 20 minutes in Delta

by Gavin Fisher

Authorities around the province are seeing fentanyl being cut into cocaine, or being passed off as cocaine. Interior Health issued a warning for the Kamloops area after five overdoses (one of which was fatal) were caused from a drug sold as cocaine.

Number of home sales fall in Metro Vancouver after tax

by Mike Laanela

Sales of single family homes dropped by half last month across several parts of Metro Vancouver, but it's too early to call a long-term cooling trend, says one industry expert.

Giant container vessel stuck in Prince Rupert, company in receivership

by Justin McElroy

One of the world's biggest shipping companies has filed for receivership — leaving one of its vessels stuck in Prince Rupert.

'See a Blow? Go Slow!' humpback researcher warns

by Megan Thomas

The growing number of humpback whales in the waters off Vancouver Island has the Marine Education and Research Society worried about boat strikes.

Bear relocated after charging at mother, 2 kids

Conservation officers in the Kootenays have relocated a grizzly bear sow that charged a mother and her two kids.

Province to assist communities impacted by logging shortfall

by Jon Hernandez

Forest Minister Steven Thompson says some communities will need to diversify their local economies.

Police and ICBC launch new province-wide campaign to combat distracted driving

Following the recent introduction of tougher penalties for distracted driving, ICBC, the province and police across B.C. are launching a new campaign.

U.K. researchers confirm discovery in B.C. of first pterosaur fossil

A specimen was thought to have been found in 2011, but later research suggests it was a fish.

Washrooms top choice for drug use in Victoria, study finds

by Liam Britten

Co-author says the increasing use of unsanitary washrooms as locations for injection drug use means more risk of infection and overdose. It also means workers at agencies and NGOs are increasingly being relied upon to provide life-saving services.

Vancouver turns curbside recycling over to Multi-Materials B.C.

by Anna Dimoff

Recycling collection will look slightly different come October as the City of Vancouver hands responsibility over to a non-profit organization.

Sunny skies over blue lakes: B.C.'s Interior welcomes record number of tourists

A tourist boom is taking place in B.C.'s Interior — with jam-packed beaches and campgrounds, line-ups at wineries, and extra traffic on the roads.

Ottawa investing $33.5M in harbour improvement projects

by Gavin Fisher

The federal government announced it will invest $33.5 million dollars to carry out harbour improvement projects — including wharf reconstruction and maintenance dredging — at 29 small-craft harbours throughout B.C.

BC Ferries set to remove on-board arcades

BC Ferries says plans are underway to remove arcades as the corporation's fleet of ships comes in for upgrades. It blames the proliferation of personal electronic devices.

Province invests $150M to promote B.C. lumber as Canada-U.S. negotiations continue

The provincial government is moving ahead with a new plan to “enhance the competitiveness” of B.C.’s forest industry at a time when Canada and the U.S. are still at loggerheads over a new softwood lumber deal.

Wildfire near Lytton expanding, but no longer threatening homes

Firefighters say an aggressive wildfire that triggered the evacuation of nearly a dozen homes yesterday south of Lytton, B.C., is no longer immediately threatening any homes.