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New trial date set for man accused of killing B.C. teen Marissa Shen

A new trial date has been set for a man accused of killing a 13-year-old girl in Burnaby nearly six years ago.

Ibrahim Ali, a Syrian national who arrived in Canada just a few months Marissa Shen's body was discovered in Burnaby's Central Park in July 2017, has no previous criminal record. The 33-year-old has been in custody since 2018 and is accused of first-degree murder.

Stricter bear spray rules could be coming to Vancouver after police raise alarm about its use

In response to concerns raised by police about incidents involving bear spray, Vancouver city council is being asked to tighten restrictions on the item's sale and display – and to impose hefty fines for sellers who break the rules.

Greater Sudbury Police are searching for a suspect Tuesday after a teen was attacked with bear spray at the New Sudbury Centre. (File)

Heavy equipment stolen from Kelowna construction site, RCMP say

Mounties in Kelowna are looking for a "massive piece of equipment" that was stolen from a construction site in the city over the weekend.

The complainant told Mounties a man was caught on video breaking into and stealing "a massive orange Skytrak Telehandler 10054" from the site. (Kelowna RCMP)

Former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart wins $100K court costs in NPA defamation case

A B.C. judge says former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart can recover more than $100,000 in legal costs related to a failed defamation case launched by political rivals in the once-dominant Non-Partisan Association.

Vancouver lawyer fined $12K for misconduct involving 30 clients over 5 years

A Vancouver lawyer is facing a $12,000 fine over professional misconduct spanning five years and 30 immigration law clients.

'I don't see an end at this point': The struggle to shut down a violent homeless camp in Abbotsford

Years after the site first sprang up, many wonder if what's known as the Lonzo camp will ever be shut down.

RCMP seek suspect after pair of porta-potty fires in North Vancouver

Mounties in North Vancouver have released a sketch of a suspect believed to be linked to two deliberately set porta-potty fires in the city.

1 person sent to hospital after 2-vehicle crash in Langley

A two-vehicle crash in Langley late Tuesday sent at least one person to hospital.

Lifetime teaching ban for B.C. man convicted for 'inappropriate' contact with student

A middle school teacher from British Columbia has been banned from his profession for life after pleading guilty to assault for an incident involving a student.

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Biden is coming to Canada: Here's what we know about his visit

U.S. President Joe Biden is coming to Canada Thursday evening, kicking off his short but long-awaited overnight official visit to Canada. Here's what CTV News has confirmed about what will be on the agenda, and what key players are saying about the upcoming visit.

President Joe Biden, center, and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden greet The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada & Mrs. Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, left, during the Summit of the Americas, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

First victim in fatal Old Montreal fire identified as 76-year-old woman

Montreal police have identified the first victim of the deadly fire in Old Montreal last week that has left two dead and five missing. Insp. David Shane said it was a woman named Camille Maheux, who was 76 years old.

Canada broke a population growth record in 2022: StatCan

Canada's population grew by more than one million over the course of one calendar year, breaking previous records, a new Statistics Canada report says.

Top 4 quirky consumer complaints received in 2022: BBB

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) says it receives tens of thousands of complaints from consumers across Canada each year, but once in a while a "quirky" one will take them by surprise.

What are the predictions for Canada's real estate market this spring?

The Canadian real estate market has been sluggish since last year, when prospective buyers started putting off plans to purchase homes as the Bank of Canada aggressively hiked interest rates eight consecutive times. But realtors see many edging toward a purchase once more.