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Winter storm watch issued as snow, heavy rain expected for B.C. coast

Winter storm watch issued as snow, heavy rain expected for B.C. coast

VANCOUVER — A winter storm is moving over British Columbia's coast, bringing strong winds, heavy snow and freezing rain as snowfall warnings continue for much of the province's Interior.
Cucumbers recalled in Canada, U.S. over possible salmonella contamination

Cucumbers recalled in Canada, U.S. over possible salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling cucumbers across the country due to a potential salmonella contamination. All sizes of SunFed Produce whole fresh American cucumbers sold between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26 were recalled Thursday after the U.
B.C. Chiefs 'alarmed' by federal and B.C. government's role in First Nations dispute

B.C. Chiefs 'alarmed' by federal and B.C. government's role in First Nations dispute

The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs says the federal and provincial governments are wrongfully choosing sides in a land title dispute between two First Nations. The union says it's "alarmed" that B.C.
Storm expected to bring up to 50 cm of snow to B.C.'s north coast

Storm expected to bring up to 50 cm of snow to B.C.'s north coast

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for British Columbia's north coast, saying a "prolonged snowstorm" will bring up to 50 cm of snow by Thursday night.
B.C. police watchdog investigating death of man driving suspected stolen vehicle

B.C. police watchdog investigating death of man driving suspected stolen vehicle

NAKUSP, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who crashed while he was allegedly driving a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Mounties say an officer with Nakusp RCMP in B.C.
Charges stayed against B.C. Mountie who shot man armed with barbecue skewer

Charges stayed against B.C. Mountie who shot man armed with barbecue skewer

The BC Prosecution Service says it's no longer pursuing charges against a Chilliwack Mountie who shot and wounded a man who was armed with a barbecue skewer, after reviewing expert opinion on the use of force. It says Const.
How menopause awareness among employers, patients is changing the workplace

How menopause awareness among employers, patients is changing the workplace

TORONTO — Leisha Porter was getting an hour or two of sleep each night and having trouble functioning at work "I was just forgetting everything, it felt like,” said the 49-year-old from Waterloo, Ont.
Vancouver police say woman's death considered a homicide, man also injured

Vancouver police say woman's death considered a homicide, man also injured

VANCOUVER — Police say they are investigating a homicide involving the death of a woman. Vancouver police say officers were called overnight to a home in an area near Rupert Street and Euclid Avenue on the city's east side.
Fall legislative sitting scrapped in B.C. as Speaker Chouhan confirmed to serve again

Fall legislative sitting scrapped in B.C. as Speaker Chouhan confirmed to serve again

VICTORIA — There won't be a sitting of the British Columbia legislature this fall as originally planned.
Secondary school shuts in Campbell River, B.C., due to fire

Secondary school shuts in Campbell River, B.C., due to fire

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. — Hundreds of students in Campbell River, B.C., couldn't attend class on Friday because of a fire in their high school.
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