B.C. soccer coach admits trying to meet 12-year-old girl for sex

A volunteer Surrey, B.C., soccer coach has pleaded guilty to a federal sex crime in the U.S. after being caught trying to meet a 12-year-old girl for sex in a sting operation.

Nap room aims to help BCIT students focus on their studies

The B.C. Institute of Technology students' association has launched a new pilot program to help sleep-deprived students catch a catnap during the day.

Need an HIV test? Now there's an app for that

by Betsy Trumpener

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is expanding an innovative pilot program that uses the internet to offer tests for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

B.C. charity loses diamond in 'devastating' break-and-enter

by Jenni Sheppard

Burnaby Neighbourhood House says it lost nearly $20,000 of goods — including a donated diamond — in a break-and-enter at the B.C. Lower Mainland charity Sunday.

Watch this 11-year-old prodigy compose music on the fly

The Richmond, B.C. musical prodigy started playing the piano when he was three years old and is one of the youngest musicians to get his performer's diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music.

David Suzuki supports Site C dam protest

Environmental campaigner David Suzuki is throwing his support behind First Nations protesting the construction of the $9-billion Site C dam in northeastern B.C.

Take a trip to the Mediterranean with wines from the south of France

by On The Coast

On The Coast’s wine columnist, Barbara Philip, gives her picks of wines from southern France.

Concussion app helps coaches check athletes after head-on collisions

by The Early Edition

UBC PhD students have created an app that helps coaches determine whether a player is okay to return to the game after a hit to the head.

Loonie briefly dips below 70 cents US for 1st time since 2003

The Canadian dollar has dropped below the 70-cent US level for the first time since May 2003.

Former park commissioner touts Narcan's benefits after using it to help save a life

by The Early Edition

Former Vancouver Park Commissioner Sarah Blyth says she understands more than ever the need for the opiate-antidote Naxolone or Narcan after she saved a life by using the drug on someone in the Downtown Eastside.

B.C. pledges millions for cancer genomics treatment program

by Jenni Sheppard

The province of British Columbia is pledging $3 million to cutting-edge cancer genomics research that could provide thousands of people with personalized treatment.

Q&A Apple buys Emotient emotion detection company

by Dan Misener

Apple has bought a startup that uses artificial intelligence to read your face and detect your emotions. CBC Radio technology columnist Dan Misener looks at what you can do "emotionally aware" computers.

B.C. sawmill explosion victims suing WorkSafeBC

A class-action lawsuit has been launched against WorkSafeBC by the employees of two northern B.C. sawmills that exploded in flames within months of each other in early 2012.

Syrian refugees in Canada to hit 10,000 under Liberal plan as Toronto, Montreal flights arrive

by Susana Mas

Over 10,000 Syrian refugees will have arrived in Canada by the end of today, marking a milestone for the Liberals, who had promised to resettle that many by the end of 2015.

Kinder Morgan president responds to B.C. government on pipeline conditions

by The Early Edition

Kinder Morgan says it is working hard to meet B.C.’s five requirements on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, after the B.C. government said Monday it does not support the project.

CMHC considers developer's proposal to sell condos with no cash down payment

A B.C. developer wants to sell condos in Metro Vancouver's red-hot real estate market to first-time buyers without the cash for a down payment, but not everyone is sure it's a good idea.

Video How to properly recycle a K-cup

Residents of Metro Vancouver are now able to recycle their K-Cup single-use coffee pods, but it's not as simple as tossing them straight in the blue bin.

Cocaine trafficking charge gets man nearly 3 years in prison for involving mom

by Steve Lus

A B.C. man was sentenced to nearly three years in prison by a judge who scolded him for the "grotesque act" of getting his mother unknowingly involved in transporting $100,000 worth of cocaine.

Tree hotel in Revelstoke one step closer to reality

by Daybreak South

Your childhood dream of living in a tree house may soon come true, according to a developer who plans to build a tree hotel at the base of Revelstoke Mountain Resort. But not everyone is happy about the idea, including the resort.

Pilot inspires young women to pursue aviation industry

by The Early Edition

Only six per cent of professional pilots and 2.8 per cent of airplane mechanics are women. One Langley pilot wants to change that.

B.C., Indiana doctors join forces to confront HIV outbreak

Doctors in British Columbia who pioneered an HIV prevention strategy are now helping to curb what an Indiana doctor calls the largest HIV outbreak in a rural setting in the U.S.

DTES group concerned about focus of federal inquiry on missing, murdered women

Vancouver's Women's Memorial March Committee is announcing recommendations for a national inquiry into missing and murdered women this morning, one day before attending a pre-inquiry meeting organized by federal ministers.

Heavy snow forecast for Coquihalla, Fraser Canyon

A heavy snowfall warning has been issued for B.C.'s Coquihalla Highway and the Fraser Canyon on Tuesday.

Friends mourn Chilliwack teens killed when truck plunged into Fraser River

Young mourners gathered Monday in Chilliwack, where two young men were killed when their truck plunged into Fraser River early Sunday morning.

Hepatitis A outbreak in Dawson Creek, B.C.

Northern Health's chief medical officer Sandra Allison said there have been five confirmed cases.

Wet, warm and windy on the South Coast

by Johanna Wagstaffe

A Pacific storm is moving in from the south ushering in strong winds, heavy rain and mild temperatures for Tuesday.

David Bowie an inspiration for B.C. heavy metal musician

by On The Coast

They may not have shared much musically, but a heavy metal artist remembers David Bowie as an inspiration.

Recap Panthers' 12-game win streak snapped by Daniel Sedin's OT marker

Daniel Sedin scored his second of the night on the power play at 2:21 of overtime as the hometown Vancouver Canucks snapped the Florida Panthers' 12-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory on Monday night.

Orca calf found dead on B.C. beach is from Alaska

An orca calf found dead on a beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island has been identified through DNA as a member of the Gulf of Alaska's transient population.

Langara College gets new name in Musqueam language

And just in case you're wondering, it's pronounced "sno-WAY-ith LAY-lum." The two names will be used interchangeably, the university's president says.

Granville Bridge reopens after police incident

The Granville Bridge has reopened after it was closed in both directions due to a police incident that caused traffic backups throughout Downtown Vancouver.

Vernon councilor starts e-petition to get auxiliary cops a tax break

by Radio West

A Vernon councilor is using the federal government's new e-petition system to call for a tax break for volunteer cops — the same tax break given to volunteer firefighters and search and rescue personnel.

U.S. passenger charged with uttering threat after flight diverted to Vancouver

Charges have been laid against an American man who caused a United Airlines flight to be diverted to Vancouver over the weekend.

Video From the archives: Watch David Bowie perform in Vancouver in 1983

by Tamara Baluja

Tributes have been pouring in for iconic rock musician David Bowie, who was no stranger to Vancouver.

Campers demand 'meaningful solutions' to end Victoria housing crisis

by All Points West, Liam Britten

Homeless residents of a tent city on the lawn of Victoria's courthouse say they are not going anywhere despite receiving a letter from the province encouraging them to move to shelters.

It's a river otters' 'love fest' at Stanley Park's Lost Lagoon

A family of five to eight otters lives at the park, and early mornings when the lagoon is frozen is often the best time to catch them.

Praise and skepticism for Leonardo DiCaprio's shout out to First Nations

by Kim Wheeler

During Leonard DiCaprio’s thank you speech for best actor, The Revenant, at the Golden Globes, he acknowledged not only First Nations people but all indigenous people around the world. Social media lit up with both praise and skepticism.

Updated B.C. government 'unable to support' Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

The B.C. government says it can't support the proposed $6.8-billion expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline from Alberta to Burnaby.

OUR VANCOUVER Three recipes for healthy and delicious smoothies

“Smoothies for me are like an insurance policy. I know exactly what’s in them, and I control what’s in them.”

Delta mayor says city ready for tomorrow's 'king tide'

by The Early Edition

Delta says it is better prepared for a king tide expected Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m., after a storm in December 2014 forced the city to declare a state of emergency.

Rennard Lusterio, missing Vancouver man, sought by police

Vancouver police are searching for Rennard Lusterio, 42, who was last heard from nine days ago and reported missing by his co-workers when he didn't show up for work last week.

Snowbirds continue heading south despite low Canadian dollar

by The Early Edition

Here are a few tips for snowbirds looking to mitigate the downsides of a low Canadian dollar.

How sexism can actually motivate women to overcome workplace barriers

by The Early Edition

Study found women who are aware of sexist barriers become even more determined to reach their goals

DiCaprio urges recognition of indigenous people, lands during Golden Globes

After Leonardo DiCaprio won this year's Golden Globe award for best actor in a drama, he used his acceptance speech to recognize the film's many indigenous actors.

Municipal police force would give Richmond more control, says retired officer

by The Early Edition

The City of Richmond is considering creating its own police force, separate from the RCMP — and that could give it greater control over policing policy, according to a retired police officer.

B.C. resident diagnosed with Zika virus after trip to El Salvador

A B.C. resident who recently travelled to El Salvador contracted a virus spread through mosquito bites, the Public Health Agency of Canada says.

Doctor-assisted dying law: Supreme Court hears Ottawa needs more time for comprehensive plan

by Susana Mas

A legislative response to the Supreme Court's ruling on doctor-assisted dying requires more work, justices were told Monday before reserving judgment on the government's request for an extension. Meanwhile, the names of MPs on a special committee studying Parliament's response have been released.

Erica Johnson joins CBC's Go Public reporting team

CBC investigative journalist Erica Johnson is joining the Go Public reporting team beginning in February.

Goodbye Starman: Musicians tweet sorrow, admiration for David Bowie

News of English music icon David Bowie's death, first confirmed on social media, prompted musicians, actors and others inspired by his work to express their grief and gratitude on Twitter.

Martyr or murderer? Vancouver play revisits Komagata Maru history

by The Early Edition

A play about a 100-year old assassination and execution shines a light on a case that the history books have deemed closed.