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• Update on major Vancouver housing project: Senakw development site prepped for construction

  It seems construction will be starting soon on a major First Nations development in Vancouver.

  

• Air ambulance called after child falls from window in Langley

  A child was injured in a fall from a window in Langley Monday afternoon, Mounties say.

  

• Groomer not required to pay vet costs after owner claims dog was badly burned: CRT

  A groomer won't be required to pay thousands of dollars in vet fees following a B.C. tribunal's decision, in spite of the owner's claim their dog was badly burned during an appointment.

• New flights between Penticton, Vancouver announced

  An airline has announced it'll soon expand its service in B.C., offering flights between Vancouver and Penticton.

• B.C. doctor asks for $125 monthly retainer fee, re-igniting health-care debate

  A family physician in Victoria is asking patients for a monthly fee of $125 to access enhanced services such as longer appointments and home visits – re-igniting debate about British Columbians' access to health-care.

• Trial postponed again for murder of 13-year-old girl found dead in B.C. park

  The trial of the man accused of murdering 13-year-old Marissa Shen in B.C. more than five years ago will not start until 2023.

• Canadian Blood Services' donor base at 10-year low, prompting urgent call for donations

  Canadian Blood Services is facing a dire situation, with its donor base and blood supply reaching the lowest level they’ve been in nearly a decade.

• 'I will not be intimidated': B.C. MLA facing recall petition from anti-mandate crowd

  An NDP MLA from B.C.'s Southern Interior is facing a recall petition spearheaded by constituents who are frustrated by the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• B.C. wildfire evacuees help out the crews protecting their homes

  The BC Wildfire Service says it is using a combination of tools to control a blaze on the outskirts of the southern Okanagan region.

• Air conditioning is a necessity as extreme heat events become more common: B.C. advocates

  Whether it's through misting stations, air-conditioned public spaces or parks with shady trees, there are plenty of ways to keep cool outside, but options are limited for those at home and not everyone is equipped to beat the heat.

• Scavenger hunt: Lead singer of Arkells hides free tickets in Vancouver

  Fans of the Arkells can score free tickets to the Canadian rock band's upcoming concert in downtown Vancouver – but they won't last long.

• Credit card, clothes found but U.S. man who travelled to B.C. for music festival still missing

  Several belongings have been found, but there's still no sign of an American man who crossed the border to attend a music festival, officials said, announcing the suspension of search efforts.

• Mystery irritant at B.C. playground causes kids' eyes, skin to burn

  A mom in Chilliwack, B.C., says she was terrified after her children were exposed to an unknown irritant at a local playground that caused their skin and eyes to burn.

• Average rent 'increased greatly' in Metro Vancouver this summer: report

  Vancouver-area renters are being asked to pay significantly more in August than those looking for new accommodations in July, a report suggests.

• 'New world order' conspiracy theory not a valid reason to stop paying mortgage: B.C. judge

  A conspiracy theory about 'new world order' is not a valid argument in a recent foreclosure case involving a home in Vancouver, a judge in British Columbia ruled.

• Teen without a helmet killed in ATV rollover on B.C. trail: RCMP

  A teenager died following an ATV rollover in the Williams Lake area over the weekend, police in that area say.

• VicPD working with Spanish authorities on search for missing man

  Victoria police are working with Spanish officials to locate a missing man who was reported missing in Madrid on July 15.

• Lone U.S. team in B.C.-based hockey league can't find enough vaccinated players

  The lone American team in a junior B hockey league based in British Columbia is pulling out of the upcoming season because it can't find enough players vaccinated against COVID-19 to fill its roster.

• Here's where Apple will be mapping in B.C. this summer

  Teams from Apple Maps may be spotted in Metro Vancouver and other parts of British Columbia in the coming weeks as they chart areas using backpack kits and vehicles.

• 'Socially awkward' dog gets 'pity party' after spending more than a year in a B.C. shelter

  A Metro Vancouver shelter held what it called a 'pity party' for a dog who's been waiting to be adopted for more than a year - the first dog at the facility to wait that long in about even years.