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One smart chicken: Gabriola hen sets world record in recognizing visual cues

One smart chicken: Gabriola hen sets world record in recognizing visual cues

Lacey, a Hyline chicken, had to identify specific letters, numbers and colours by pecking on the right ones over a 60-second span
Police drove 124 km/h following car that killed 2 teens on Burnaby-New West border: IIO

Police drove 124 km/h following car that killed 2 teens on Burnaby-New West border: IIO

Despite a police SUV driving 'significantly above the speed limit' while following a car that slammed into another car and killed two teenagers on 10th Avenue in July 2022, B.C.'s police watchdog says the crash wasn't caused by any offence on the police officer's part.
Rob Shaw: BC United mum on fundraising figures as NDP, Conservatives hit record highs

Rob Shaw: BC United mum on fundraising figures as NDP, Conservatives hit record highs

Ahead of the fall elections, BC NDP's major fundraising success overshadows all rival parties
Editorial: Cypress Village will be a major change to West Vancouver

Editorial: Cypress Village will be a major change to West Vancouver

Chopping down a forest to build a new neighbourhood on the side of a mountain may not sound like solid urban planning in 2024 – because it’s not – but it surely beats the alternative
Opinion: Young Canadians prefer in-person and hybrid work, according to a new report

Opinion: Young Canadians prefer in-person and hybrid work, according to a new report

The stereotypes around young people only caring about being online are rampant but they are worth questioning — or at least being put in context.
B.C.'s drought: Trees need extra care to survive longer-lasting droughts

B.C.'s drought: Trees need extra care to survive longer-lasting droughts

In Saanich, new trees used to be watered for up to five years. Now, it’s closer to seven.
Alleged B.C. Ponzi-scheme fraudster identified as drowning victim

Alleged B.C. Ponzi-scheme fraudster identified as drowning victim

Curtis Quigley was out on bail at the time of his death, awaiting trial.
B.C. judge refuses to shorten prohibition order aimed at keeping 'monster' child rapist away from kids

B.C. judge refuses to shorten prohibition order aimed at keeping 'monster' child rapist away from kids

Prosecutors opposed Steven Walsh's application on a number of grounds.
Highway safety concerns raised after deadly West Vancouver crash

Highway safety concerns raised after deadly West Vancouver crash

Construction detours and signage near on- and off-ramps can be confusing for drivers, residents say.
Metro Vancouver weather: Is the first summer heat wave coming?

Metro Vancouver weather: Is the first summer heat wave coming?

Temperatures hitting the low 30s are expected and they may stick around for a while.