Bountiful woman who delivered 13-year-old to polygamous rapist appeals conviction

Emily Blackmore, the woman convicted of taking a 13-year-old from B.C. to the United States to marry a polygamous religious leader who then raped the girl, is appealing her conviction.

Giving legal rights to nature, animals would help protect the environment, says UBC legal expert

by Roshini Nair

Environmental lawyer and professor David Boyd's new book details the growing global movement to awards rights to animals and the environment.

Live Opioid poisonings land 16 Canadians in hospital each day on average, 53% jump over 10 years

by Catharine Tunney

The average number of Canadians who have been hospitalized because of opioid poisoning is growing, according to new numbers published by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, but even with new numbers, tracking the breath of the crisis in Canada continues to run up against problems.

Developer of cancelled Cambie condo could face legal backlash, says lawyer

by Jon Hernandez

A cancelled development along the Cambie Street corridor could set the stage for an unprecedented legal challenge.

2 Vancouver Island bridges getting seismic upgrades

by Gregor Craigie

The provincial government will spend nearly a million dollars to seismically upgrade a pair of bridges along the Trans-Canada Highway on Vancouver Island.

Where candidates for Vancouver city council stand on affordable housing

by Justin McElroy

With the byelection just a month away to elect one person to Vancouver's city council, candidates are making sure voters know where they stand on the cost of housing.

Cypress Mountain Resort expands snowmaking capabilities with $1.2M investment

There's good news for ski and snowboard enthusiasts hoping to head to Cypress as soon as possible.

Saanich, B.C. police chief pockets $379,000 in severance, rehired for two years

by Alex Migdal

A police chief in Saanich, B.C. pocketed $379,000 in severance after the city released him from his contract this summer, only to promptly re-hire him under a new contract.

'My heart was torn out of me': monks in Penticton, B.C. greeted with slashed tires

by Alex Migdal

A visit to Penticton, B.C. for a group of monks touring a gallery show about world peace started off less than zen.

Province to introduce ban on union and corporate donations next week

by Michelle Ghoussoub

The proposed legislation wouldn't ban fundraisers entirely, but would introduce caps on donations.

Recap Whitecaps down Minnesota to move into 1st in MLS West

Yordy Reyna and Brek Shea each scored once and helped set up another as the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Minnesota United 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Northern B.C. had highest incomes in province, Census finds

British Columbia is known for being among the most expensive places to live in Canada, but household incomes in the province were below the national average, according to newly released Census figures.

Calgary meteorite hunter needs eyewitness video to track down space rock

by Dave Dormer

In the search for remnants of a meteorite, a University of Calgary professor is seeking video of the fireball that was visible across parts of Western Canada over the Labour Day long weekend.

Suspect on run from fatal B.C. crash now wanted for jewelry heist earlier that day

by Lisa Johnson, Bob Keating

Nelson police believe the couple involved in a fatal crash near Hope, B.C., on Monday robbed a jewelry store earlier the same day — 10 hours earlier and 500 km away.

Escaped Atlantic salmon reported 250 km north of collapsed fish farm

Indigenous fisherman in the U.S. claim to have captured more than 43,500 farmed salmon.

Patrick Fox should get 4 years for revenge website, Crown argues

A man who launched a revenge website to humiliate and emotionally ruin his ex-wife shows no insight into his crime, a Crown prosecutor has argued.

Mining town of Elkford, B.C., under evacuation alert with wildfires nearby

Two fires in the nearby Rocky Mountains have the small town under evacuation alert. That's a real concern for a community with only one highway connection out of town.

Spider boom? Hot summer might have helped webs they weave

by Lisa Johnson

Spider webs are a harbinger of fall, and this year in Vancouver, there may be even more than normal. Here's why the delicate orbs suddenly seem to be everywhere.

Downtown Seattle could soon be a quick seaplane flight from Vancouver

Daily seaplane flights between Vancouver and downtown Seattle could become a reality as early as next year if a proposal from Harbour Air is approved.

1 student killed, 3 injured in Washington state high school shooting

Armed with a pistol and rifle, classmates say, the shooter appeared "passive" in the hallway of a high school in a tiny Washington state town. He tried to fire a weapon, but it jammed, and another boy confronted him.

Canucks fans get first look at team at open training camp

Oddsmakers don't have high hopes for the Canucks this season, but that didn't stop loyal fans from coming out to watch an open practice on Wednesday.

1 week after start of classes, hundreds of B.C. teaching positions remain open

It's been more than a week since students returned to the classroom in B.C., but hundreds of teaching positions across the province still need to be filled.

Kate Winslet raves about Vancouver, Honey's Doughnuts

by Tamara Baluja

Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet was at the Toronto International Film Festival to talk about her latest film, but her mind was definitely back in B.C.

TransLink restores service to Downtown Eastside bus stop 2 weeks after cancellation

TransLink said it hasn't found an alternative location for the bus stop.

CFL eliminates contact practices, lengthens schedule in name of safety

The CFL is eliminating full-contact padded practices during the season and extending its schedule to 21 weeks to help reduce the risk of injury.

Dreadful driver in a white Hummer nabbed in RCMP sting

by Karin Larsen

A Surrey man has been charged with multiple dangerous driving offences and banned from getting behind the wheel after numerous complaints spurred the RCMP to run a sting operation.

Driver with 'provocative' sticker on car busted for speeding

The 18-year-old Delta man’s car had an N decal on the vehicle along with a decal which read “No airbags, we die like real men.”

Balloon ban: Vancouver park commissioner floats ban on 'harmful' balloons

by Yvette Brend

A Vancouver Park Board commissioner is calling for a ban on balloons which he says can be dangerous.

Residential school survivors share paintings, stories at the Canadian Museum of History

by Chantelle Bellrichard

About a dozen residential school survivors are travelling to Gatineau, Que. next month to see reproductions of their artwork in a new exhibit at the Canadian Museum of History.

NDP promise of $10-a-day childcare 'irrelevant', says Green Party leader

Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver is telling critics upset with the NDP's failure to include $10-a-day childcare in the recent budget update to expect a lot of compromise in the province's unique political climate.

Maple Ridge to temporarily stop issuing film permits in downtown

by Liam Britten

Downtown Maple Ridge businesses are giving two thumbs down on congestion caused by film crews, so the city is going to "take five" on new applications to film in that part of town.

Concert phone ban: When comedian Chris Rock says blackout, he means blackout

by Yvette Brend

Former Saturday Night Live comedian Chris Rock is telling his fans to leave their cellphones behind, or lock them away, or their night out won't be so funny.

Photos Drug investigators take over after suspicious explosion in Aldergrove B.C.

by Gian-Paolo Mendoza

RCMP drug investigators have taken over the case of a suspicious explosion and fire in Aldergrove B.C. early Wednesday morning that sent two men to hospital with severe burns.

'Do the right thing:' Hwy 3 crash victim's mother pleads for suspect to come forward

35-year-old Danielle "Deedee" Charlton was killed Monday afternoon in a dramatic crash about 10 kilometres east of Hope.

'The fire is out of control': Southwestern Alberta wildfire quadruples in size in 2 days

by Dave Dormer, Carly Stagg

The Kenow wildfire raging through southwestern Alberta has reached 42,000 hectares in size, according to the latest fire map released by Parks Canada, as it burned its way into the townsite in Waterton Lakes National Park and forced hundreds of people to flee.

Hootsuite CEO says tax changes for small business could hamper innovation

The head of one of Canada's best-known tech darlings says Ottawa's proposed changes to small business taxes could hamper innovation and prevent Canada from becoming a hotbed for technology giants.

Roadside mechanic upset by human waste stinking up highway

by Andrew Kurjata

Travis Wied says feces and urine left behind by travellers has made it difficult to work at some locations around his community.

Armyworms on the march through B.C. crop fields

Voracious insect larvae are munching their way through crops used to feed livestock in British Columbia.

For 3rd time, Langley tries to pass Brookswood community plan

by Justin McElroy

After years of consultation and multiple setbacks, the Township of Langley is making what could be a final push to pass a new official community plan for one of its key neighbourhoods.

CBC Investigates Lawsuit claims 'retaliation' against elderly B.C. man by care providers

by Eric Rankin

The widow and daughter of an elderly Surrey man have launched a lawsuit against a Surrey care home, the facility’s doctor and the Fraser Health Authority, claiming his bed was cancelled after his family complained about alleged negligence. They allege staff missed a near-fatal illness. Fraser Health denies the allegations.

Just clicking on 'free' Facebook offers leaves you open to villains and viruses

by Yvonne Colbert

If you're a frequent Facebook user you know all about those "free" ads that pop up on your timeline — postings that offer two free Air Canada tickets, a $100 Ikea gift certificate or free pizzas, to mention just a few.

Communication breakdown: No phone service for emergencies on Hwy 3

After a fatal crash that closed Highway 3 for hours this week, people living along the dangerous stretch of road between Hope and Princeton are pleading for better phone service to connect with first responders.