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'So far, so good': B.C. COVID-19 vaccination numbers steady across ages, expert says

'So far, so good': B.C. COVID-19 vaccination numbers steady across ages, expert says

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's younger residents appear to be getting vaccinated against COVID-19 at rates similar to their older counterparts, a phenomenon that bucks trends seen in other provinces and fills at least one medical expert with optimism
Long weekend starts with more than 100 turned around at police check points on B.C. highways

Long weekend starts with more than 100 turned around at police check points on B.C. highways

Two drivers received tickets
Crisis centre donation puts focus on mental health challenges in medical profession

Crisis centre donation puts focus on mental health challenges in medical profession

Among her colleagues and friends, Dr. Kitt Turney was known as an energetic go-getter in the anesthesiology department at Lions Gate Hospital. But Turney also suffered from depression.
Time Traveller: When fishing derbies used to be popular employee 'team-building' exercises

Time Traveller: When fishing derbies used to be popular employee 'team-building' exercises

This photo shows the Burrard Dry Dock Fishing Derby winners with their prizes from Sept. 19, 1964.
How Bowen Island Community Car Choir held a spring 'concert'

How Bowen Island Community Car Choir held a spring 'concert'

Bowen Island Community Choir held a ‘concert’ May 8 with the help of an FM transmitter, some dedicated volunteers and a whole lot of creativity.
More than a dozen arrested in B.C. anti-logging protests

More than a dozen arrested in B.C. anti-logging protests

PORT RENFREW, B.C. — Mounties say 14 people were arrested on southern Vancouver Island Saturday as officers enforced a court injunction ordering the removal of blockades set up to protest old-growth logging.
IHIT investigating deadly shooting Saturday in Coquitlam

IHIT investigating deadly shooting Saturday in Coquitlam

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Police say a man is dead after a shooting Saturday evening in Coquitlam, B.C. Investigators say the victim was gunned down near Hart St. and Henderson Ave. around 5:30 p.m.
Man found dead after becoming separated from friend during North Vancouver hike

Man found dead after becoming separated from friend during North Vancouver hike

VANCOUVER — Police say a hiker has died after becoming separated from a friend during a hike in North Vancouver. North Vancouver RCMP say two friends were hiking in the area of Mt. Fromme on Friday when they became separated.
Bear carcass found on gravel road in Squamish

Bear carcass found on gravel road in Squamish

COS says while it is legal bear hunting season, it was a 'poor ethical choice' to dump it on the road.
Officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond, B.C. hospital

Officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond, B.C. hospital

VANCOUVER — A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on an acute care unit at Richmond Hospital. The Vancouver Coastal Health authority says seven patients on the acute care for the elderly unit tested positive for the virus.