
B.C. man switches to bike during 500-km cystic fibrosis fundraiser
Darren Kerr, who has cystic fibrosis, changed from running to cycling after a foot injury during a 500-kilometre, 11-day fundraising challenge on Vancouver Island.
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Darren Kerr, who has cystic fibrosis, changed from running to cycling after a foot injury during a 500-kilometre, 11-day fundraising challenge on Vancouver Island.

BC Hydro says a speedboat carrying several people entered a restricted area near John Horgan Dam on July 16. No injuries were reported, but the utility warns water conditions near spillways can change without warning.

A Lower Mainland renter who logged 110 disturbances from an upstairs neighbour has been awarded $5,000 after B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal found her former strata failed to respond effectively.

WestJet has begun parking Boeing 737 aircraft after its flight attendants’ union issued a 72-hour strike notice, while both sides continue bargaining.

The 48th Vancouver Pride Parade is expected to draw more than 100,000 people on Aug. 2, bringing road closures and a Davie Village festival.

Police say a 28-year-old Ontario paramedic reported missing after Shambhala Music Festival in the West Kootenays has been found safe and is receiving medical care.

A Pallas Data survey of 312 eligible Vancouver voters puts Pete Fry ahead of Mayor Ken Sim, but the gap is within the poll’s margin of error and 33.8 per cent remain undecided.

The B.C. Securities Commission has extended temporary restrictions on adviser Peter Cishecki and two Everything Financial companies while unproven fraud allegations proceed.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says expanding port capacity in Metro Vancouver is needed to diversify trade, reduce reliance on the United States and support future growth.

Volunteers helped move horses and sheep from a ranch near the Guichon Creek wildfire, which has grown to 88 hectares and is burning just over two kilometres from Logan Lake.

A 72-year-old man died after his ATV left a trail near the former Gladstone Mine in Peachland, rolled down a steep embankment and came to rest against trees, police say.

Metro Vancouver’s B.C. Day long weekend includes Summer Lights fireworks, the Vancouver Pride Parade, cultural festivals and home games for several local professional teams.
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