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Vancouver in fight again with landlord of notorious SRO hotels

Vancouver in fight again with landlord of notorious SRO hotels

Regal Hotel on Granville Street owned by Sahota family considered to be in ‘unsafe condition’
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B.C. ambulance service overhauled to improve response times, job security

B.C. ambulance service overhauled to improve response times, job security

VICTORIA — British Columbia is overhauling the ambulance service to reduce wait times for the most serious 911 calls after complaints about long delays during medical emergencies, the health minister says.
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Two North Vancouver girl guides donate adorable handmade dog toys to BC SPCA

Two North Vancouver girl guides donate adorable handmade dog toys to BC SPCA

There were some happy dogs at the BC SPCA West Vancouver branch when they saw these cute stuffies.
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Murder-for-hire conspiracy conviction upheld

Murder-for-hire conspiracy conviction upheld

Murderer wanted trial witness killed, mother shot instead
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Vancouver commission urges council ‘to act to save lives’ in future heat waves

Vancouver commission urges council ‘to act to save lives’ in future heat waves

City of Vancouver conducting review on its response to heat wave
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B.C. vows to overhaul ambulance service after deadly heat wave

B.C. vows to overhaul ambulance service after deadly heat wave

Health Minister Adrian Dix says the province would provide immediate funding to hire dozens of new paramedics and dispatchers as the ministry moves to 'renew' the ambulance service for the 21st century.
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Shipping tool aims to improve marine safety

Shipping tool aims to improve marine safety

Clear Seas project compiled 140,000 reports of vessels involved in marine mishaps
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Wildfire smoke to affect much of B.C. until fall: meteorologist

Wildfire smoke to affect much of B.C. until fall: meteorologist

VANCOUVER — Much of central and eastern British Columbia is under a special weather bulletin warning of smoky skies as wildfires rage across the province.
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California town destroyed by 2018 fire raises $7,000 for Lytton residents

California town destroyed by 2018 fire raises $7,000 for Lytton residents

Mayor of Paradise has a message for Lytton evacuees: 'Don't give up'
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Animal advocacy group takes B.C. to court over chinchilla fur farm licence

Animal advocacy group takes B.C. to court over chinchilla fur farm licence

According to a petition, documents obtained by the animal advocacy group indicate the farm did not have a health management plan, which is required by law in B.C.
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