An Abbotsford inmate who is serving a life sentence for killing a teen he kidnapped in 1986 has filed 70 lawsuits over the years, including against the family of his victim. Now, a judge has labelled John Mark Lee Jr. a “vexatious litigant” and has prohibited him from starting or continuing any litigation in B.C. […]

It’s unclear how, but five bears in captivity died suddenly this week. The Northern Lights Wildlife Society, based in Smithers, said it found four of its bears dead Monday morning in their enclosures. A fifth showing signs of illness died Wednesday morning, despite treatment attempt. “Necropsies showed acute liver failure, but no clues as to

B.C. Premier David Eby says Vancouver-Strathcona MLA Joan Phillip is “very ill.” “Joan is an incredible fighter – she always has been. She is a hugely respected member of many communities,” Eby told reporters at the legislature in Victoria on Wednesday. “I’m asking that British Columbians pray for Joan and for her family right now,

After 25 years, Maple Ridge’s annual Caribbean festival will go silent. Organizer Deddy Geese cites rising costs, economic uncertainty, and a lack of financial support from Maple Ridge City Hall for cancelling the long-running summer event, which has been known as the Tropical Vibes Music Fest in recent years. “This is not simply about rising

It was the largest conference in 13 years, with more than 400 attendees representing 62 unique entities from around B.C. The Network of Emergency Support Services Teams (NESST) Conference took place in Kamloops from April 17-19, and brought together representatives from 13 First Nations and Indigenous governments, 10 regional districts, 21 municipalities and communities, as