VANCOUVER—Voters in British Columbia ushered in a wave of sweeping political change throughout the province in municipal elections Saturday that saw new mayors elected in Vancouver and Surrey and other major communities. Vancouver businessman Ken Sim defeated Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart, posting an overwhelming victory after losing the mayor’s race to Stewart in 2018 by…
Vancouver, Surrey Voters Elect New Mayors; Bring Promises of More Police, RCMP Stays
Municipal Elections Across B.C., With Major Battles in Vancouver, Surrey Expected
Voters in British Columbia’s cities, towns and villages head to the polls today to cast their verdict on local candidates who made big promises this fall to tackle the huge issues confronting almost every community. From Vancouver and Surrey to the smaller Interior communities of Princeton and Clearwater, campaigns focused on issues that typically fall…
Drought Prompts Request for Metro Vancouver Residents to Take Shorter Showers
Water use in Metro Vancouver is much higher, while reservoir levels are lower than normal, prompting the regional district to ask millions of residents and businesses to conserve. A statement from the regional district of Metro Vancouver says water use is up by 20 percent for this time of year because of the extended dry,…
Defence in BC Sextortion Case Now Seeks Two-Year Sentence, Down From Six
A defence lawyer for a man convicted of luring and sexually exploiting British Columbia teen Amanda Todd says a six-year sentence he originally asked for should be reduced to two years. Joseph Saulnier told a sentencing hearing in B.C. Supreme Court that his client is already serving an 11-year sentence for similar offences against 33…
Man Who Sextorted BC Teen Amanda Todd Needs Sentence to Fit Harm He Caused: Crown
A Crown attorney says a man who repeatedly sent pornographic photos and videos of a British Columbia teen to other children and adults deserves a sentence that reflects the harm he caused. Louise Kenworthy told a sentencing hearing in B.C. Supreme Court that Aydin Coban took pleasure in telling Amanda Todd he would ruin her…
Sentencing to Begin for Dutch Man Guilty of Harassment Linked to Death of BC Teen
The first day of a scheduled four-day sentencing hearing begins in a British Columbia court for a Dutch man found guilty of harassing Port Coquitlam, B.C., teen Amanda Todd. Aydin Coban, who is in his mid-40s, was convicted in August on charges of extortion, harassment, communication with a young person to commit a sexual offence…
Historic Drought Behind BC Wildfires, Salmon Die-off Could Continue, Experts Say
Thousands of dead fish, a prolonged wildfire season and intense water shortages leading to ice rink closures are all symptoms of record-setting drought in parts of British Columbia. The Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast and West Vancouver Island areas are experiencing Level 5 drought conditions—the most severe in the province’s classification scale, which the B.C. government’s…
West Coast Leaders Sign Climate Agreement in San Francisco
October 9, 2022
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom ramped up attacks on oil companies and vowed Oct. 7 to double down on aggressive clean energy plans while renewing a climate action agreement with Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. All four regions are facing droughts, excessive heat, and smoke from large wildfires, the leaders said. By signing an updated Pacific Coast…
Bear Expert Says BC Attack on Family Was Likely a Rare ‘Predaceous’ Incident
An expert in bear behaviour says an attack on a family in northeastern British Columbia that left two women with critical injuries appears to have been a rare example of a “predaceous” attack by a black bear. Ellie Lamb, director of community outreach for the Get Bear Smart Society, said that by knocking down the…
Price at the Gas Pumps Hold No Surprise This Morning; National Average Rises Slightly
Drivers across Canada were bracing for a big bump in the price at the pumps today, with whispers of a 10-cent hike. But according to CAA’s gas price tracker, as of 4 a.m., the national average price of gas rose from nearly $1.62 per litre to nearly $1.64. In oil-rich Alberta, prices inched a shade…
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