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The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a defamation claim brought by Quesnel resident Pat Morton against the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) over statements criticizing her distribution of a controversial book about residential schools. In reasons released by Justice Jasmin Ahmad, the court said the case involved balancing freedom of expression with protection of

A South Surrey golfer is headed to the U.S. Women’s Open in L.A. next month. Lauren Kim, 20, qualified for the iconic golf tournament at Rainier Golf & Country Club in Seattle last month, where she shot a six-under 70-68—138 to earn her spot in the biggest championship in professional women’s golf. It will be

A new Langley Township beer is hitting the market across B.C., with proceeds supporting the Rolling Barrage, a foundation that raises awareness for PTSD and services for military personnel and first responders. Dead Frog Brewery has partnered with the Rolling Barrage, with support from local charity Kimz Angels, on the special brew. The brewery is

B.C. is expanding the scope of practice for midwives in several ways, including prescribing the abortion pill to provide a safe, medical abortion in the first trimester. This makes B.C. one of just three jurisdictions in Canada to allow midwives to provide access to medical abortions early in pregnancy. Health Minister Josie Osborne announced the

Looking up at the thick black smoke shooting into the sky from a Mission seniors complex in March, firefighter Rich Rangers wondered how many people would be lost. Rangers, the vice president of IAFF Local 4768, was among the four firefighters first to attend Chartwell Carrington House on March 9 before more support could arrive.