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Longtime B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman won't seek re-election in fall vote

Longtime B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman won't seek re-election in fall vote

Longtime Environment Minister George Heyman says he will endorse former Vancouver city councillor Andrea Reimer to seek the NDP nomination in his riding.
Multiple rescues on southwestern B.C. mountains amid heavy snowfall

Multiple rescues on southwestern B.C. mountains amid heavy snowfall

WHISTLER, B.C. — Several people venturing into the mountains in southwestern British Columbia had to be rescued in separate operations over the weekend.
B.C. measles case prompts exposure alert as officials urge vaccination before travel

B.C. measles case prompts exposure alert as officials urge vaccination before travel

VANCOUVER — The first case of measles in British Columbia since 2019 is prompting an exposure alert to residents of Richmond and vaccination reminders to parents and spring break travellers.
Should mobility scooters and wheelchairs be allowed in B.C. bike lanes?

Should mobility scooters and wheelchairs be allowed in B.C. bike lanes?

The province has amended the Motor Vehicle Act to allow mobility aids in bike lanes but it hasn’t created regulations to bring them into effect.
1943 logging machine shop to become Ladysmith arts and heritage hub

1943 logging machine shop to become Ladysmith arts and heritage hub

The revamped building, most recently used as an art gallery, with studio spaces for artists, a museum, and classroom space for the arts, is expected to open before the spring of 2026.
Pickup truck crashes into side of Langford apartment building

Pickup truck crashes into side of Langford apartment building

The building was deemed structurally sound and the truck was removed from the scene by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Health officer recommends $1.1B regional water filtration plant for CRD

Health officer recommends $1.1B regional water filtration plant for CRD

Medical health officers are the designated “drinking water officers” who approve and provide operating permits to water suppliers such as the CRD.
Man who stopped to help at crash scene hit by another vehicle near Qualicum Beach

Man who stopped to help at crash scene hit by another vehicle near Qualicum Beach

Vehicle crashed into scene of first collision near Qualicum Beach
Parents of boy who died in care say apprehensions need more oversight

Parents of boy who died in care say apprehensions need more oversight

Oliver Ratchford, 6, died just days after he was removed from the family home
'You always think I'll never get caught': Crofton senior tells how she was conned

'You always think I'll never get caught': Crofton senior tells how she was conned

Marlaine Williams of Crofton was scammed out of $8,550 by a fraudster who told her there had been a dozen attempts to get money from her bank account