New Victoria city council holds back on foreign buyers tax

Although council — sitting as the committee of the whole — voted for the tax at an earlier meeting, the tax failed a vote at a city council meeting Thursday.

B.C. Lions mourn death of Tracy Lasorsa-Simon, wife of Geroy Simon

Wife of B.C. Lions great and Canadian scouting director Geroy Simon passes away

Designer mall employee fuming over staff parking fees

by Roshini Nair

An employee at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet near Vancouver International Airport is protesting the $70 per month parking pass staff are expected to buy.

Parents struggle to find daycare as B.C. schools make space for more classrooms

by Maryse Zeidler

A recent Supreme Court of Canada ruling on classroom size and composition in B.C. is having an unintended effect for young children: shutting them out of school-based daycare to make more space for classrooms.

Yukon, Alaska, northern B.C. rocked by quake, then another

by Katherine Barton

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Yukon and Alaska at about 5:30 a.m. local time today, causing power outages and shaking people awake. The centre of the quake was in northern B.C.

2 dead after boat sinks in waters northwest of Tofino, B.C.

by Chad Pawson

Officials say two people are dead and three others are in stable condition after their boat went down off the west coast of Vancouver Island.

In Depth Ferry frustration makes waves in Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding

by Megan Thomas

Fare hikes and service cuts have hurt Sunshine Coast communities that rely on BC Ferries to connect with the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

B.C. leads country in economic growth for 2nd straight year

Canada's economy expanded by 1.3 per cent in 2016, as strong growth in British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba and P.E.I. was offset by Alberta and Saskatchewan, which contracted for the second straight year.

B.C. NDP supporters rally to support Riverview Hospital reopening

by Chad Pawson

The hospital was closed in 2012 and the future of its facilities and surrounding lands — many of which are considered heritage assets — have been the subject of speculation ever since.

'I was failing': Farming class connects Esquimalt First Nations students with the land

A new land-based learning program teaches first nations students how to build fences, plant food, and build bridges — all in the name of fostering community, says teacher.

B.C. professor's sleep trick gets attention from Oprah, Forbes, Guardian

'I figure they want to talk to me about I guess, the theory I developed and the technique I developed to help people fall asleep,' says SFU cognitive scientist Luc Beaudoin.

'It was cathartic': Filmmaker documents cousin's terminal illness

Filmmaker Carmen Pollard documents the last six years of her cousin's life as he battles a terminal cancer in new film titled For Dear Life, and it screens at the DOXA Film Festival.

Analysis Molson Coors breaks ground on B.C. brewery, plans to compete with 'crafty liquids'

by Yvette Brend

Molson Coors has broken ground on a $200-million brewery in Chilliwack B.C., in the heart of Fraser Valley hops country, where craft brewing already has a nice head of foam.

B.C. First Nations say fentanyl crisis disproportionately affecting their communities

by Linda Givetash

Leaders say they suspect fentanyl is having a disproportionate impact on their communities, but they can't get the numbers to prove it.

The Rookies: first-time candidates debate, campaign and attempt to woo voters

by Vivian Luk and Liam Britten

Three rookie candidates in the B.C. provincial election try to advance their message with voters at debates and forums.

From arena to living room: critically acclaimed musician wows audience at Vancouver house concert

by Maryse Zeidler

In an otherwise quiet house in Vancouver, John Belisle recently found himself sitting alongside 60 or so people packed into a living room watching one of Canada's top musicians playing live.

Analysis Cuteness power: Why watching animal videos is good for your brain

by Yvette Brend

When Victoria neuroscientist Olav Krigolson is barraged with puppy videos all that tail-wagging cuteness offers more than just a quick jolt of joy — it may even do a little brain healing.

Burnaby non-profit partners with car-sharing service to provide seniors rides

Burnaby Community Services has teamed up with the Modo car-sharing company as part of the Seniors on the Move program, which allows volunteers to drive seniors around to their appointments, at no cost.

Canada's oldest scientific agency celebrates 175 years

The Geological Survey of Canada marks its 175th anniversary in Vancouver on May 5. The mandate of the country's oldest scientific agency has evolved since it was first created to map Canada's valuable resources. It now plays a major role in managing geological hazards.

Photos Memorable photos from the past week in B.C.

The week that was in British Columbia — in photos.

Our Vancouver Butter-poached prawns coming to Vancouver's Spot Prawn Festival

Chef Karan Suri of the Fairmont Waterfront brings in his unique recipe for Spot Prawns and talks about the Chefs Table Society annual event on Granville Island celebrating local sourced seafood.

Smuggler's Inn: The border town bed and breakfast whose visitors don't always stay the night

by Brenna Rose

Guests at the border town bed and breakfast have been arrested by Mounties in Canada, according to the owner.

Power to the renter: Vancouver Tenants Union hopes to put rep in every building

by Chad Pawson

A new organization in Vancouver hopes to be the first call a renter makes when facing problems with their landlords such as renovictions, building neglect, or unfair rent increases. It's signing up members across the city for $1/year.

Analysis Pipeline politics: How an NDP victory in B.C. could divide Canada's left

by Justin McElroy

An NDP victory in the B.C. provincial election on May 9 — a distinct possibility, if you believe the current polls — would put progressive parties in charge of Canada's two westernmost provinces. But it could also spark a conflict with electoral ramifications in Alberta and beyond.

Play first: OK Go shares creative tactic behind crazy videos

by Lisa Johnson

If you're one of the tens of millions who has watched the band OK Go's elaborate music videos, you've probably wondered how they pulled them off. The answer? Play first.

Tragic collision renews calls for safety improvements to Lougheed Highway

by Lien Yeung

The Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, says changes to Lougheed Highway have long been necessary but physical structures around the area make it 'impossible to widen.'

Chicken rental service comes to Lower Mainland

A chicken rental service is available in the Lower Mainland this summer, but know your city's bylaws before you rent.

From Trudeau to Trudeau: Political cartoonist Aislin looks back at 50 years of drawing Canada

Terry Mosher, better known as Aislin, talks to The National's Wendy Mesley about his five decades of challenging taboos and skewering Canadian politicians.

Iconic Dad's chocolate chip cookies discontinued, customers bitter

by Sophia Harris

For months, some Canadians have been searching in vain for their beloved Dad's chocolate chip cookies. CBC News has learned that the company quietly discontinued the cookie late last year.

B.C. Liberals and Vancouver clash over natural gas restrictions

by Maryse Zeidler

The B.C. Liberals are promising to overturn a City of Vancouver decision to ban fossil-fuel-based natural gas from new buildings.

High-risk offender arrested for 'indecent act' in New Westminster, B.C.

On Thursday, New Westminster police issued a warning about Jared Edward Harris who was arrested the next day for allegedly masturbating in public.

Vancouver playwright tackles Arthur Miller's darkest secret

by Ash Kelly

Local playwright and director Susanna Uchatius partners with her daughter Alex Edwards to bring the story of Daniel, a cognitively challenged and abandoned child to life in a new play.

Annual VanDusen plant sale spotlights Canada's 150th

The theme of this year's annual VanDusen plant sale — which takes place on Sunday, April 30 in Vancouver, B.C. — is Canada's 150th birthday.

Recap Whitecaps beat Impact for 1st road win of season

by Bill Beacon

Cristian Techera scored in the 79th minute as the Vancouver Whitecaps downed the Montreal Impact 2-1 for their first away victory of the season on Saturday afternoon.

How and where to vote in the B.C. provincial election

Advance voting open on April 29 and 30, as well as May 3-6. Election day is May 9.

Photos 'It has been incredibly difficult for me.'

A well-known travel and camping gear store in Vancouver is shutting its doors after 70 years in business.

B.C. Muslim women's shelter becomes asylum haven for U.S. border crossers

by Bal Brach

A transitional home for Muslim women fleeing domestic violence in B.C. has turned into a haven for dozens of women who have fled the U.S., seeking refuge in Canada.

FROM THE ARCHIVES How the B.C. election of '96 changed provincial politics

by Maryse Zeidler

It was a tight election that included a singing candidate, plenty of scandal, and a narrow victory. Such was the B.C. election of 1996, the last time the provincial NDP were elected to power.

Our Vancouver Scouts to 'pay it forward' during Good Turn Week

A young women who's been in Scouts since she was six explains how the movement has provided opportunities and helped her confidence. She also explains why it's important for Scouts to perform good turns in their week-long kindness campaign.

Video Young man rescued after falling off cliff near Wreck Beach

by Gian-Paolo Mendoza

Vancouver Fire's technical rescue team was called in rescue the man off a ledge, after he fell nearly 30 metres off a cliff edge near the popular beach at UBC.

Photos 6 photos from the past week — B.C. 2017 election campaign's halfway point

A look at the third week on the campaign trail

Check out these 3 Vancouver theme bars with next-level menus

Go beyond chicken wings with these themed bar menus that go from sports-themed to nerd-themed to the authentic experience of a friend's basement.

B.C. schools warn of graphic content in Netflix series '13 Reasons Why'

by Anna Dimoff

A new Netflix series aimed at teens 16 and up that deals with bullying, sexual behaviour and suicide in graphic detail is causing concern for teachers and parents worried it romanticizes these heavy topics.

Craft-beer hop farm in Stó:lō territory slated to be one of Canada's largest

by Andrew Seal, Taranjit Singh

It’s just a muddy, 52-hectare field in the middle of Seabird Island First Nation, but in a couple of months, it will be lined with budding green hops as far as the eye can see.

Residents of Woss, B.C. remember derailment deaths on National Day of Mourning

by Anna Dimoff

It was an emotional day in the small town of Woss, B.C. as Friday marked a national day of mourning to remember workers killed or seriously injured on the job.

Analysis What Harjit Sajjan really did while serving in Afghanistan

by Murray Brewster

Truth being the first casualty of war has taken a decidedly different turn with growing outrage in both the political and military community about Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan's characterization of himself as the architect of Operation Medusa.

Highway 1 reopens after multi-vehicle crash causes massive traffic jam in Surrey, B.C.

Highway 1 has reopened after a multi-vehicle crash forced the closure of the highway to all westbound traffic at 176th Street in Surrey, B.C. on Friday afternoon.

Analysis Common interest will ensure Canada-U.S. trade conflicts get solved: Chris Hall

by Chris Hall

Canada remains confident a deal can be reached with the United States on softwood lumber without repeating the drawn-out trade litigation of the past.

5 from B.C. on China's 'most wanted' list of 22 alleged criminals

by Yvette Brend

China's anti-corruption agency has released the names and addresses of 22 alleged economic fugitives deemed "most wanted," but living free around the world — five of them listed as living in B.C.

Could Elon Musk's L.A. tunnel plan work in Vancouver?

by Chad Pawson

Elon Musk has an idea to ease traffic congestion by boring deep into the ground to create tunnels for cars in L.A. But the City of Vancouver's former chief planner calls the idea "dumb and dangerous."