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Break at the pump coming soon, expert says
Gas prices are through the roof right now, but the co-founder of the website GasBuddy.com says a break is coming.Jason Toews says pump prices will unfortunately stay high for the long weekend, but...
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Prince Andrew arrives in Victoria this long weekend
The prince formerly nicknamed “Randy Andy" will visit British Columbia this Victoria Day weekend.Several rules apply to anyone hoping to get a glimpse of His Royal Highness, The Duke of York.Prince...
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BC anti-gang police praised for work in Guatemala
Police officers from BC have received an award of appreciation from law enforcement officials in Guatemala, Central American country considered the most violent in the world.The award was presented to...
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Outgoing NDP MLA rips his own party
A retiring New Democrat MLA is ripping into his party.Guy Gentner, who chose not to run for re-election in North Delta, says he saw Tuesday's defeat coming."We should have reminded the province and the...
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Mayor says "anarchists" will be hunted down
Vancouver's Mayor says anarchists who are claiming responsibility for a house fire will be hunted down by the city's police force.Gregor Robertson says it's an active investigation but, so far, there...
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Metro Vancouver remains opposed to coal shipments
A Metro Vancouver committee spent the morning debating coal shipments in the region, but remains firm in its opposition to coal shipments through the region, but they are covering their legal...
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Social housing group denies involvement in 'anarchist' arson
A member of a well-known social housing advocacy group that has taken a stand against gentrification on the Downtown Eastside says they have nothing to do with recent violence against development....
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Police watchdog finishes up two more investigations
B.C.'s independent police watchdog has wrapped up two more investigations.The first case involved the Oct. 29 shooting death of a man at the hands of Vancouver police.The officers involved said...
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Equality group applauds number of women elected in B.C. election
A group working to get more women elected in Canada says the results of the B.C. election show we've come a long way, but have a long way to go.Cathy Huth with Equal Voice BC says 29 women are heading...
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Abbotsford drug smuggler denied bid for new trial
An Abbotsford man who smuggled drugs across the U.S. border almost four years ago has lost his bid for a new trial.Randeep Singh Match, who's serving five and a half years in prison, had hoped a BC...
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3 MLA's will ride into Legislature
The Vancouver Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee is hoping having a remarkable three MLA's in wheelchairs, who know first hand what issues people with disabilities face, will get their...
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Teacher loses certificate over activities outside classroom
A Burnaby teacher has had his certificate cancelled for three years after a violent incident outside of school. Documents from BC's Teacher Regulation Branch say Douglas James Luymes went to...
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Fire leaves several homeless, unhurt in Mission
No one was hurt by an overnight fire in Mission.Emergency crews were called to the Willows apartment complex on 3rd Avenue shortly after 3 a.m.When they arrived, they found one unit totally...
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Mayor turned MLA will foot by-election bill
The Mayor of Penticton, and new Liberal MLA for the riding, says he will stick to his word and foot the by-election bill for the city.Dan Ashton says his "social conscience" led him to make the offer...
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UPDATED: Point resigns from Missing Women advisory group
The families of the women murdered by serial killer Robert Pickton are surprised to learn several recommendations made in December by Missing Women Commissioner Wally Oppal are now on hold.Attorney...
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Robertson says he'll work with former muncipal rivals, now MLAs, on transit
Two former municipal rivals of Vision Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson are now BC Liberal MLAs in the city. As he pushes for a solution to funding transit expansion, Robertson was asked how he feels...
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MPs hear about RCMP harassment at Vancouver community meeting
Members of the RCMP and the community gathered at Vancouver’s Jericho Sailing Centre on Friday to speak to politicians about harassment within the force."There's a number of people who have stepped...
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Robertson says no to taking over as NDP leader
You can scratch at least of the names tossed around to replace NDP Leader Adrian Dix if he decides to step down after Tuesday’s devastating loss at the polls.Among the candidates rumoured to be in the...
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Anti-bullying bylaw off the table in Port Coquitlam
The Mayor of Port Coquitlam says Canada doesn't have enough provisions to fight bullying. This after the RCMP said it wouldn't enforce an anti-bullying bylaw. The force insists the Criminal Code of...
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Missing Coquitlam man
Coquitlam RCMP are asking for public help in finding an 61 year old man who has disappeared. Ronald Hansen was last seen Saturday evening near Cottonwood Lodge. Hansen is Caucasian, 5 '11" tall,...
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