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'They have abandoned us': Frustrated flood victims still waiting for promised government help

Many flood-impacted residents of B.C.'s Sumas Prairie are trapped in "limbo" as they wait for promised financial assistance from the government.

Joanne Beaulieu, who runs an animal sanctuary in B.C.'s Sumas Prairie, is one of many flood-impacted residents still waiting for government financial assistance.

Potential remains found in 93 spots at B.C. residential school, but some children will be unaccounted for even after investigation

An initial report into an investigation at a former residential school in British Columbia suggests the remains of dozens of people may be buried at the site.

St. Joseph's Mission is seen in this undated photo submitted to and published by the SJM team.

B.C. extends vaccine passport system through June 2022

British Columbia residents will need to bring their vaccine card with them through to the end of June if they want to access indoor spaces, restaurants or most events, says the provincial health officer.

An employee visually checks proof of vaccination at the Vancouver Canucks game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C., on Oct. 26, 2021.

Small businesses claim Broadway subway construction causing revenue losses

Small business owners in Vancouver say they have fewer customers and are making less money, and it's not just because of the pandemic.

B.C. to receive 10M rapid tests in next 3 weeks, 5M less than previously expected

Millions of rapid tests are expected to arrive in B.C. within the next few weeks, but it's significantly less than what was previously expected last week.

RCMP investigating after shots fired near Langley elementary school

Mounties in Langley are investigating after gunfire rang out in the Willoughby neighbourhood Tuesday afternoon.

B.C. to allow youth sports tournaments to resume as COVID-19 restrictions eased

Youth sports tournaments will be allowed to resume next week in British Columbia as health officials say the province's COVID-19 case numbers are trending in the right direction.

Lifetime teaching ban for B.C. man convicted on child porn charge

A former elementary school teacher from Surrey, B.C., who was convicted of possessing child pornography has been banned from teaching for life.

B.C. COVID-19 update: Number of ICU patients reaches 12-week high

The number of COVID-19 patients in B.C. intensive care units has reached a 12-week high, the government revealed Tuesday.

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COVID-19 vaccine mandate for truckers not causing food shortage, empty shelves: Alghabra

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is assuring Canadians there's no reason to fear food shortages will result from a small minority of truck drivers refusing to comply with a vaccine mandate in order to cross the Canada-U.S. border.

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Dec. 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle

B.C. First Nation discovers 93 potential graves at former residential school

A British Columbia First Nation has announced the grim discovery of 93 potential burial sites on the grounds of a former residential school.

Where searches for remains are happening at former residential school sites

More than 1,800 confirmed or suspected unmarked graves have been identified so far at former residential school sites in Canada, much of them discovered this year.

Killings of Canadians in Mexico due to gang debt: prosecutor

A prosecutor in Mexico said Tuesday the killing of two Canadians at a Caribbean coast resort last week was motivated by debts between international gangs apparently dedicated to drug and weapons trafficking.

'So many angry people': Experts say online conversation around trucker convoy veering into dangerous territory

As a growing group of truckers and supporters make their way to Ottawa in a protest against vaccine mandates, experts say the rhetoric online concerning the convoy is getting increasingly worrisome.