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• Vancouver surpassed by Toronto as most expensive city in Canada: survey

  Vancouver is no longer the most expensive city in Canada, according to the 2022 Mercer Cost of Living survey.

  

• Ferry passengers again facing hours-long waits at Horseshoe Bay

  There was more frustration for BC Ferries passengers at the Horseshoe Bay terminal Friday, with some waits extending upwards of five hours at the outset of the long weekend.

  

• Canucks add assistants Yeo, Cull to Boudreau's staff, Colliton takes over AHL team

  The Vancouver Canucks have hired Mike Yeo as an assistant coach and promoted Trent Cull to the same position to flesh out Bruce Boudreau's staff for the upcoming NHL season.

• Hospital staff shortage hits maternity patients in Squamish

  The health authority for the Vancouver area says expectant parents in Squamish, B.C., may be diverted to other health-care facilities in the region this month due to what it calls a "temporary gap in coverage" at the Squamish General Hospital.

• West Vancouver retiree heading back to Ukraine to help abandoned animals

  When Dan Fine returned from his first trip volunteering at animal shelters on the Polish-Ukrainian border in late April, he immediately felt compelled to return to continue helping pets that have been left behind in the war.

• Confront 'dark truths' of colonial history, B.C. premier says in Canada Day message

  Creating a better future for Canada requires confronting the 'dark truths' of the country's colonial history, B.C. Premier John Horgan said Friday.

• New police dogs named after fallen officers from B.C., Alberta

  Metro Vancouver Transit Police welcomed two new members to its canine unit at a formal badge ceremony Thursday night, each named after a fallen officer.

• B.C. residents least interested in separating from Canada, poll finds

  British Columbians are less interested in seceding from Canada than residents of any other province, according to a new survey.

• The Canadian flag in the context of 'Freedom Convoy' and residential schools

  In the wake of last year’s discoveries of unmarked graves at residential schools and the prominent displays of the Canadian flag during 'Freedom Convoy' protests, some Canadians are re-evaluating the meaning of the national symbol.

• B.C. man convicted of sexual interference after giving teen meth tries to appeal

  A British Columbia man found guilty of four sex- and drug-related offences attempted to appeal his convictions earlier this month.

• Rolling Vancouver Whitecaps aim to topple MLS giants LAFC

  The Vancouver Whitecaps know they're about to embark on a daunting task - toppling a giant is never easy.

• After dog died on B.C.-bound flight, owner says airline offered compensation based on 'cargo weight'

  Nearly two years after her beloved dog died on a flight to B.C., a Metro Vancouver woman says she’s still waiting for justice for her pet.

• 'Not going to happen in our lifetime': First-time homebuyers share their struggles with purchasing a home

  A recent survey shows nearly 50 per cent of Canadians who rent expect to do so forever. As rising interest and inflation rates contribute to a sense of pessimism among first-time homebuyers in Canada, some are sharing their struggles with purchasing their first house.

• 'We have that resilience and we are strong': Special ceremony marks 1 year since devastating Lytton fire

  It’s been exactly one year since fire ravaged the small B.C. community of Lytton, but the source of that massive blaze remains unknown.

• Anti-vax blog post not admissible, B.C. court rules in vaccination dispute

  A B.C. father who printed off a blog post and submitted it to court in a bid to prevent his children's mother from vaccinating them against COVID-19 has lost the dispute, in part because the judge found his evidence inadmissible.

• 273 in hospital with COVID-19 in B.C. for 2nd week in a row

  The number of people with COVID-19 in B.C. hospitals remained at 273 on Thursday, still slightly above the lowest total seen in 2022 so far.

• Mounties issue 80 tickets in B.C. national park after crashes kill 3 bears in 6 days

  Multiple crashes involving bears in a B.C. national park earlier this month prompted a crackdown on drivers in the area, according to the B.C. Highway Patrol and Parks Canada.

• No risk to public after police speak to 'suspicious' men reported in Saanich

  A search for two "suspicious" men in Saanich Thursday afternoon ended with no risk to the public, police said.

• B.C. police watchdog orders review of proposed discipline

  British Columbia's police complaint commissioner has ordered a review by a retired judge into a disciplinary decision against an officer who allegedly disobeyed orders during an investigation.

• Vancouver laser clinic's dedication bench in Stanley Park prompts online debate

  Dedication benches are a familiar sight for visitors in Vancouver's parks, with plaques that most often pay touching tribute to a lost loved one – but the space is also available to companies and organizations willing to make a large enough donation to the city.