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Overripe avocados, cologne top list of 2024 nuisance 9-1-1 calls in B.C.

Overripe avocados, cologne top list of 2024 nuisance 9-1-1 calls in B.C.

E-Comm releases annual top 10 reasons NOT to call 9-1-1 in year-end report
Mysterious flash across southern B.C. identified as bolide meteor

Mysterious flash across southern B.C. identified as bolide meteor

Astronomer David Balam sheds light on the phenomenon which outshone the moon
Despite a year-end Swift boost, B.C.'s economy underperformed in 2024

Despite a year-end Swift boost, B.C.'s economy underperformed in 2024

Beyond pop stars, cost-of-living concerns and a rising provincial debt took centre stage as year came to a close
B.C. reflects on 2024 wildfire season, talks climate preparedness efforts

B.C. reflects on 2024 wildfire season, talks climate preparedness efforts

Lightning caused more than half of the 1,688 wildfires that burned 1.08 million hectares in B.C.
Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. president, Nobel winner, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. president, Nobel winner, dies at 100

Carter became a global advocate of human rights and democracy
Fundraiser launched after alleged random attack on Penticton man

Fundraiser launched after alleged random attack on Penticton man

Online fundraiser garners close to $8,000
Friend of Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion says his sister also injured

Friend of Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion says his sister also injured

The incident happened on Monday
Genetic testing helps B.C. hereditary cancer survivor break the cycle

Genetic testing helps B.C. hereditary cancer survivor break the cycle

Natasha Benn shares family's fight with rare cancer, while geneticists discuss breakthroughs in cancer research
Researchers 'concerned' for health of B.C.'s new southern resident orca calf

Researchers 'concerned' for health of B.C.'s new southern resident orca calf

The calf, first seen on Dec. 20, has been confirmed to be female
Man, 79, allegedly assaulted on B.C. ferry, RCMP seek witnesses

Man, 79, allegedly assaulted on B.C. ferry, RCMP seek witnesses

The 79-year-old victim's face was injured in the alleged assault