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As B.C. decriminalizes hard drugs, users still face months-long waits for treatment

As the B.C. government decriminalizes small amounts of hard drugs, critics note there are still not enough treatment resources for the users seeking them.

ICBC finds cyclist 50% at fault after car allegedly drove over her bike

A cyclist in Chilliwack is frustrated with ICBC’s decision to find her 50 per cent at fault after a car allegedly drove over her bike in a road rage incident.

Crow released after spending weeks living at Vancouver airport

A crow that made the Vancouver International Airport its home for weeks has been released into the wild.

A crow perches on an art installation at the Vancouver airport in an image from Twitter.

'I don't know if he would've survived the night:' Crews rescue injured paraglider near Lions Bay

A 30-year-old man who suffered serious injuries after crashing into dense, steep terrain near Lions Bay was rescued by helicopter Sunday.

Fraser Valley bus drivers give strike notice, could stop collecting fares Thursday

The union representing transit bus drivers in B.C.'s Fraser Valley has given a 72-hour strike notice and could stop collecting fares from Thursday.

Vancouver Public Library Foundation receives $150K to bolster early literacy programs

A Hong Kong-based philanthropic foundation is donating $150,000 to support early literacy in Vancouver.

Canucks trade captain Bo Horvat to Islanders

The rebuild of the Vancouver Canucks has begun, with centre Bo Horvat heading to the New York Islanders.

270 illegal crab traps seized from Boundary Bay, federal officials say

More than 900 crabs were freed from illegal traps in Boundary Bay last week, according to federal officials.

Fire that trapped B.C. man in his Tesla was not caused by car's battery: Transport Canada

An investigation into a frightening incident where a Tesla suddenly caught fire in North Vancouver—briefly trapping the driver inside—has ruled out the car's battery as the cause, according to Transport Canada.

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Family in remote northern Ont. reeling after daughter killed in fire, home destroyed

A family in the remote community of Peawanuck, Ont., is dealing not only with the death of their young daughter, but the loss of everything they owned in a Jan. 28 house fire.

Ten people lived in the Wabano family home. JC, the couple’s 10-year-old daughter, was killed in the fire. The family is now temporarily living in the band office. (Supplied)

'Laverne & Shirley' actor Cindy Williams dies at 75

Cindy Williams, who was among the most recognizable stars in America in the 1970s and 80s for her role as Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the beloved sitcom 'Laverne & Shirley,' has died, her family said Monday.

Why adding a bit of milk to your morning coffee might be good for you

Adding some milk to your morning coffee may boost the body's anti-inflammatory response, new research out of Denmark shows.

A short-lived 'punch in the face' cold snap is coming for Eastern Canada

The beginning of February is expected to bring Arctic-like temperatures across much of Eastern Canada, thanks to frigid air from the polar vortex. The cold snap will descend on Eastern Canada this week, with temperatures becoming seasonable again on Sunday. In between, much of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada can expect the coldest days yet this winter.

Late Jean Vanier sexually abused 25 women, says non-profit he founded

A report commissioned by a non-profit organization founded by the late Jean Vanier says the Canadian sexually abused 25 women during his decades with the group.