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RCMP patrolling, pipeline custruction stopped, as the meeting with Wet'suwet'en chiefs proceeds

Coastal GasLink has agreed to a two-day pause in its activities in northwestern B.C. during talks taking place between federal government ministers and hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation. The R-C-M-P has also comm...

Head of Canada's largest port says, novel coronavirus is eating into trade

The head of Canada's largest port says the novel coronavirus is eating into trade, and it's coming after a year that saw cargo volumes dip. Vancouver Fraser Port Authority CEO Robin Silvester says the number of cancelled sailings is on the rise as large parts of the Chinese economy are shut down due to the outbreak. Silvester says slowdowns could also severely dent trade with Korea and Japan, which together with China account for well over half of the freight volume at Canada's Pacific gateway. China cut wheat and canola shipments from Canada last year amid diplomatic tensions. ...

Surrey: pedestrian hit and killed on Highway 17

A pedestrian was hit and killed while crossing Highway 17 in Surrey last evening. Surrey RCMP say it happened at about 6 p.m. and the unidentified victim died at the scene. The driver remained at the scene and police say that person is co-operating. Police haven't said if the victim was in a marked crosswalk on the usually busy route and investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward. ...

Search and rescue to join police looking for woman in New Westminster B.C.

Search and rescue team members say they have been called to take part in a search for a woman missing from her home in New Westminster, east of Vancouver. The team, from Coquitlam, says in a social media post that members have bee...

A BC hospice society outraged by the province's decision to stop its funding

A hospice society in British Columbia says it is outraged by the province's decision to stop its funding because it refuses to provide medically assisted death. Angelina Ireland, president of Delta Hospice, says there wasn't any consultation between the care facility, Fraser Health and the Health Ministry.On Tuesday, Health Minister Adrian Dix said Fraser Health will stop paying $1.5 million in annual funding to the Delta Hospice Society next year after giving the organization one year's notice to end its service agreement without cause. Ireland says if the government wants to implement medic...

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Indigenous youth protest at B.C. Legislature, support Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs

Indigenous youth who have been camping on the steps of the B.C. Legislature since Monday to show support for Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs say they are prepared to occupy provincial and federal government offices as well as rail...

Federal, B.C. politicians and the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs can meet as soon as tomorrow

A meeting could happen as soon as tomorrow with federal, B.C. politicians and the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs. Chief Na'moks says progress is being made on three conditions they want to see met before any talks occur. Those conditions include an expectation that R.C.M.P. remove a mobile detachment from Wet'suwet'en territory and stop foot patrols. ...

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B.C. Real Estate Association: analysis shows accepting cash deposits is rare in the industry

The opening statement from the B.C. Real Estate Association to an inquiry into money laundering says an analysis shows accepting cash deposits is rare in the industry. Chris Weafer, a lawyer for the association, says real estate agents only ever accept modest cash deposits in rare circumstances. He says the association's analysis shows accepting cash deposits hasn't been common practice and is only done in extenuating circumstances, but even then, amounts were modest. The inquiry was called by the provincial government after three reports indicated money laundering is a problem in casinos and...

Vancouver police looking for man accused of trying to steal seaplane

Police are looking for help in finding a man they accuse of breaking into Harbour Air's seaplane terminal on Vancouver's waterfront last Friday and trying to steal one of its aircraft.Const. Tania Visintin of Vancouver police says a man described as white and in his 40s was allegedly able to break into the terminal and one of the seaplanes tied to the dock.But when he started the plane and attempted to taxi away, police say he hit several other docked planes, ripping the wing off one and severely damaging another.Visintin says police believe the suspect has a working knowledge of planes.Inves...

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After winning presidential election, Donald Trump met Joe Biden

After winning the U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump arrived at the White House today to meet President Biden. The two leaders shook hands during the meeting, and Biden congratulated Trump on his victory. He also reiterated ...

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