Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
B.C.
Kurdi says haunting photo of Syrian boy risks prolonging Middle Eastern conflict
VANCOUVER – The aunt of a Syrian toddler who was shown in a haunting photo…
Death of man in Terrace, B.C., prompts police watchdog investigation
SURREY, B.C. – The province’s police watchdog is investigating after a man in Terrace, B.C.,…
Highlights of British Columbia’s climate plan
RICHMOND, B.C. – Here are the highlights of B.C.’s Climate Leadership Plan released Friday. Under…
Mitchell and Stampeders beat Lion 37-9 in a showdown for first in West
VANCOUVER – Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell and the Calgary Stampeders may have the best record…
Vancouver’s Chinatown grapples with growing pains of affordability, development
VANCOUVER – The transformation of Vancouver’s Chinatown, fuelled by a changing population, crisis of affordability…
Notable cases from the history of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association has waged many civil rights battles since…
Just show up: No reservations required at some camping spots on Vancouver Island
VICTORIA – Caretaker Peter Murphy says every camper asks the same question about staying at…
Conservative critic calls for coal mine development in southeast B.C.
CRANBROOK, B.C. – The Conservative party’s natural resources critic is calling on the federal Liberals…
B.C. Lions to head on the road for their upcoming next two CFL games
VANCOUVER – It’s a good thing the B.C. Lions feel they’re at home on the…
Kurdi family settles into life in Canada, but still no luck finding a home
COQUITLAM, B.C. – Shergo Kurdi lifts his shirt to reveal a pale, mottled patchwork of…
Canada ‘missed the boat’ on economic policies to mitigate climate change: doctor
VANCOUVER – Canada “has missed the boat” when it comes to developing renewable energy resources…
Evacuation order, alert issued as wildfire flares north of West Kelowna, B.C.
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – Officials say cooler temperatures have helped British Columbia crews battling a…
Young dog tossed into dumpster in Coquitlam, B.C., died of heat exposure: SPCA
COQUITLAM, B.C. – The SPCA hopes someone can help them identify two people seen tossing…
Corrective to Aug. 16 story on B.C. real estate tax
COQUITLAM, B.C. – The Canadian Press erroneously reported on Aug. 16 that British Columbia has…
Crystal ball-like web tool could help patients with lung disease: B.C. doctor
VANCOUVER – Millions of people who feel like they’re suffocating from the symptoms of a…
Elusive snake finally coaxed out of drain pipe under Victoria street
VICTORIA – A reclusive reptile that has been living in a storm drain below the…
Early-morning fire causes significant damage at Vancouver Sikh temple
VANCOUVER – Damage is extensive following a fire at a Sikh temple in south Vancouver.…
Airbnb host recruitment campaign aggressive, says Vancouver councillor
Vancouver’s rental vacancy rate remains critically low, so the latest recruitment campaign from Airbnb concerns…
Photo of separated elderly couple draws attention to bed shortage in B.C.
VANCOUVER – Every time the elevator doors open at Wolfram Gottschalk’s care home and he…
Man in serious condition following targeted shooting in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – A man is in hospital following what police say was a targeted shooting…
New Fraser Health poster campaign raises awareness of opioid overdoses
SURREY, B.C. – Fraser Health has launched a poster ad campaign bolstering its ongoing drive…
Man dies in British Columbia after he is hit by passenger train
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. – The coroner’s service in British Columbia is confirming the death of…
Arrival of second influx of Syrians will be smoother: immigrant support groups
VANCOUVER – Many of the immigrant support groups that leapt into overdrive less than a…
357758.jpg?w=650)
100-year-old runner from India inspires at Americas Masters Games in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – It took 100-year-old Indian runner Man Kaur almost a minute and a half…