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'Mommy, I want to go home': B.C. family leaves two ERs in one night after waiting hours for care

'Mommy, I want to go home': B.C. family leaves two ERs in one night after waiting hours for care

"This is the first time in my life when I felt that I could see it crumbling," says a Burnaby mom.
Metro Vancouver gas prices could drop to levels not seen since January

Metro Vancouver gas prices could drop to levels not seen since January

One petroleum analyst from GasBuddy says the price of a litre of regular gasoline could drop by as much as 20 cents in the coming week, and even more the week after.
Vancouver police board executive director no longer on job

Vancouver police board executive director no longer on job

Stephanie Johanssen served three years, seven months in lead role
B.C. scientist helps build 'risk of extinction' tool for biggest fish

B.C. scientist helps build 'risk of extinction' tool for biggest fish

A shark expert from B.C.'s Simon Fraser University has helped create a tool to measure the biodiversity of the ocean's biggest predatory fish, and conversely, their risk of extinction.
Man accused of assaulting B.C. mom and toddler in Chinatown back in court

Man accused of assaulting B.C. mom and toddler in Chinatown back in court

On July 9, a shirtless man running through Chinatown struck and knocked over a 40-year-old mother and her toddler.
Gentle wash cycles could reduce your microplastic habit by 70%, finds B.C. lab

Gentle wash cycles could reduce your microplastic habit by 70%, finds B.C. lab

Synthetic clothing washed at home dumps vast quantities of harmful microplastics into the ocean every year. There are growing signs it could damage life big and small.
Here's why B.C. is not mandating masks in schools

Here's why B.C. is not mandating masks in schools

As illnesses rise in children, Dr. Bonnie Henry stresses personal hygiene and says health authorities are measuring school absenteeism. Meanwhile, a BC Children's Hospital heart surgeon is calling the situation a "crisis."
B.C. hospital visits are up due to respiratory viruses — but not because of COVID

B.C. hospital visits are up due to respiratory viruses — but not because of COVID

Through September and October, B.C. had an average of about 6,700 emergency department visits, but that daily average has increased to 6,795 visits through November.
Photos: Vancouverites share epic images of thick fog blanketing the city

Photos: Vancouverites share epic images of thick fog blanketing the city

"That’s some seriously thick #fog this morning."
'Near zero visibility': Fog advisory issued for Metro Vancouver

'Near zero visibility': Fog advisory issued for Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada warns of hazardous driving conditions.
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