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Former high-ranking Mountie facing discipline over letter to Arlene Westervelt's sister

A former B.C. Mountie is facing discipline for communicating with the sister of a woman found dead in Okanagan Lake.

Arlene Westervelt is seen in this undated image provided by her loved ones.

11-hour wait, 3-hour parking limit: Man ticketed while stuck in B.C. passport line

Marc Diaz is warning others after he spent 11 hours waiting at the Surrey, B.C., passport office this week, only to return to his car and find an $80 ticket – because the adjoining parking lot has a three-hour limit.

Memorial ride planned for PhD student killed while cycling in downtown Vancouver

Days after a 28-year-old cyclist was killed by a dump truck in downtown Vancouver, a memorial ride is being planned in his honour.

A memorial is seen at Pacific and Hornby streets in downtown Vancouver, where a 28-year-old cyclist was killed on June 29, 2022.

New Westminster closing boardwalk as Fraser River rises

The City of New Westminster is closing the wooden portion of its Quayside boardwalk due to rising water levels in the Fraser River.

Vancouver Canucks ink Brock Boeser to three-year, US$19.95-million deal

The Vancouver Canucks have signed restricted free agent Brock Boeser to a new deal.

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.

B.C. judge dismisses realtor's claim dealership misled him about Ford Mustang

A Vancouver Island real estate agent has lost his bid to recover a deposit he made on a new Ford Mustang that he intended to offer as a prize in a year-long contest in 2020.

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.

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Celebrations, protests take place on Canada Day in Ottawa

Thousands of people wearing red and white and waiving Canadian flags packed downtown Ottawa to celebrate Canada's 155th birthday on Friday, while groups of protesters popped up around Parliament Hill to protest COVID-19 vaccines and federal restrictions.

Wellington Street in front of Parliament Hill on Friday evening, as Canadians celebrated Canada's 155th birthday. (Jeremie Charron/CTV News Ottawa)

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.

'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.

In Canada Day message, Trudeau says Canadian flag represents promise of a better life

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on Canadians to recommit to the country’s values, including respect, hope and kindness, in his official Canada Day message.