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Man accused in death of UBC students back in court on Friday

Man accused in death of UBC students back in court on Friday

Tim Carl Robert Goerner is charged with six counts in conjunction with a car accident.
Brain injury from abuse puts women at risk in court

Brain injury from abuse puts women at risk in court

A study from British Columbia researchers sheds new light on how women surviving intimate partner violence are discriminated against in the legal system.
Canada confirms protections for marine protected areas but shipping pollution isn’t included

Canada confirms protections for marine protected areas but shipping pollution isn’t included

Canada formalized its minimum protection standards for marine protected areas on Wednesday at a global ocean conservation summit in Vancouver.
MAID popular among British Columbians, poll and data show

MAID popular among British Columbians, poll and data show

With appropriate safeguards, British Columbians appear to be accepting of medical assistance in dying. More than 2,000 B.C. residents chose to die with a doctor in 2021.
Escort accused of drugging, robbing Lower Mainland men released on house arrest

Escort accused of drugging, robbing Lower Mainland men released on house arrest

Jessica Nicole Renee Kane, 30, has been charged with manslaughter, multiple counts of administering an overpowering drug or substance, robbery, theft, fraud and extortion in relation to a string of Lower Mainland men allegedly drugged during escort encounters.
At a 'loss for words': B.C. photographer captures breaching whales near Stanley Park

At a 'loss for words': B.C. photographer captures breaching whales near Stanley Park

The orcas stayed in the Burrard Inlet for about 30 minutes before carrying on.
Space for all: Squamish runner and climber in VIMFF doc

Space for all: Squamish runner and climber in VIMFF doc

JoJo Das is the subject of Sea-to-Sky Trail Series: Creating Space, about making outdoor recreation more inclusive.
'Do not approach': Armed, dangerous man with 'ties' to Vancouver wanted for murder

'Do not approach': Armed, dangerous man with 'ties' to Vancouver wanted for murder

An Edmonton woman's remains were found inside a burnt vehicle in September 2021.
B.C. government lawyers threaten job action over NDP unionization bill

B.C. government lawyers threaten job action over NDP unionization bill

The BC Government Lawyers Association's 350 members voted 97.1 per cent for job action.
One in five B.C. residents can't cover an unexpected $500 bill, poll shows

One in five B.C. residents can't cover an unexpected $500 bill, poll shows

Almost half of British Columbians surveyed reported being very concerned with their ability to afford housing or rent.