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Meet the donkey running for mayor in this B.C. town

Meet the donkey running for mayor in this B.C. town

"Lobo would like to be of assistance helping with the RCMP," caretaker Lorraine O'Connor said.
New British prime minister's old Burnaby school thrust into media spotlight

New British prime minister's old Burnaby school thrust into media spotlight

Retired teacher Bill Chambers says having his former Grade 7 student Liz Truss go on to become British Prime Minister this week is a 'neat story,' but not his proudest achievement as an educator.
11 endangered sturgeon deaths in a week send B.C. scientists looking for answers

11 endangered sturgeon deaths in a week send B.C. scientists looking for answers

It's not clear what killed the endangered Nechako River fish, which grow to up to six metres long and live for more than 100 years.
Three-car crash snarls traffic at Highway 99 and Mamquam Road

Three-car crash snarls traffic at Highway 99 and Mamquam Road

Squamish RCMP say the incident appears to be triggered by a medical condition.
Canada Place cruise terminal workers rescued

Canada Place cruise terminal workers rescued

Two workers fell from a cruise ship into the water off Canada Place on Labour Day while unloading baggage.
Costs for first fiscal year of B.C.’s mass-vaccination program revealed

Costs for first fiscal year of B.C.’s mass-vaccination program revealed

The government has not provided a budget estimate for the fall 2022 phase of the mass-vaccination program, which formally launched Tuesday.
Bank of Canada hikes overnight rate 75 basis points

Bank of Canada hikes overnight rate 75 basis points

The overnight rate is now at 3.25 per cent, the highest policy rate since 2008.
B.C. nurse suspended for claiming COVID-19 vaccine possibly lethal

B.C. nurse suspended for claiming COVID-19 vaccine possibly lethal

The Nanaimo nurse also asked a co-worker to create falsified vaccination records, according to the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
Squamish sports nutrition business to supply hydration aid for GranFondo Whistler

Squamish sports nutrition business to supply hydration aid for GranFondo Whistler

Blonyx to supply its Hydra+ product to riders at the event.
New '24-hour' school speed zone sign creates confusion in B.C. community

New '24-hour' school speed zone sign creates confusion in B.C. community

"I've never heard of this," wrote one woman.