Category Archives: British Columbia
Muslim woman says alleged attack on Vancouver train left her feeling unsafe
VANCOUVER - An 18-year-old Muslim woman who was allegedly attacked on a SkyTrain in Vancouver says the incident is a warning for all minorities to be mindful of their safety. Noor Fadel said a man sta...
Dec 08, 2017
Canada vows to aggressively defend lumber sector after duties confirmed by U.S.
The federal government vowed to aggressively defend Canada’s softwood lumber industry after the U.S. International Trade Commission unanimously voted that American producers have been harmed by ...
Dec 08, 2017
Specialist wait times up in Canada, says study by free-enterprise think tank
VANCOUVER - A new study says Canadians are waiting longer than ever for specialist treatment, but one health research organization says most patients are receiving key procedures within acceptable tim...
Dec 08, 2017
Mayor urges weary residents of Toronto, Vancouver to move to Saint John, N.B.
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - The mayor of Saint John, N.B., is getting a flood of responses after issuing a social media plea for people tired of long Toronto and Vancouver commutes to move east. Don Darling po...
Dec 08, 2017
B.C. byelection a test of Trudeau's popularity, Scheer's rookie leadership
SURREY, B.C. - Inside a colourful candy shop in a bustling Vancouver suburb, Andrew Scheer and Kerry-Lynne Findlay marvelled at delicate British chocolate bars, chewy Red Vines and an edible Monopoly ...
Dec 07, 2017
Man charged after woman faces religion-based threat on Vancouver train
VANCOUVER - A man has been charged with assault after police say a woman was the subject of a religion-based threat on a train in Vancouver on Monday night. Metro Vancouver Transit Police say the woma...
Dec 06, 2017
Province's Performance "Abysmal" When Eliminating Discrimination Against Women
A legal advocacy group calls the B-C government’s performance “abysmal” when it comes to addressing violence and deep poverty experienced by Indigenous women. West Coast LEAF says th...
Dec 06, 2017
High-flying kite interferes with air traffic at Victoria harbour
VICTORIA - Nav Canada says a high-flying kite interfered with air traffic in Victoria’s inner harbour Tuesday, causing some flights to be diverted. Victoria police say the kite was flying about ...
Dec 06, 2017
Government faces balancing act on marketing, packaging of legal marijuana
VANCOUVER - David Brown’s marijuana marketing students are often shocked to learn how difficult it is to - well - market marijuana. Advertising medical cannabis is essentially banned in Canada, ...
Dec 06, 2017
B.C. woman saved after falling from vehicle, spending 12 hours down cliff
VERNON, B.C. - A British Columbia woman is expected to “be just fine” after spending a night outside when her vehicle drove off a North Okanagan highway early Monday afternoon. Rescue crew...
Dec 05, 2017