B.C. News

A disgraced former treasurer of the City of Vancouver has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding a Richmond company of more than $200,000. Sandy Antonio Maddalena, 62, was hired by Kirk Integrated Marketing Services Ltd.

Surrey man who chased alleged gunmen could face charges himself

VANCOUVER — Liberal MPs will soon be getting some interesting and fragrant mail. Pot activist and former B.C. NDP leadership candidate Dana Larsen is sending a special package to the 184 politicians.

VANCOUVER — A lawsuit that resulted from an $8-million notary fraud case is rippling through B.C.’s legal community over the question of whether it sets a precedent in trust relationships between parties in real estate transactions.

VANCOUVER — A fundraiser for two sisters mauled by a dog at a Richmond park last week has been taken down.

2015 is shaping up to be B.C.’s deadliest year for fentanyl-related deaths.

There’s a lot that hasn’t changed about firefighting over the past 30 years: It’s physically demanding, emotionally draining and dangerous. It just isn’t that much about fighting fires any more.

METRO VANCOUVER — Twin sisters mauled by a dog Wednesday in Richmond have been released from hospital, but they are dealing with major physical and psychological trauma, a close friend said Saturday.

Six British Columbians, including two with roots in Victoria, were among 69 appointments by Governor General David Johnston to the Order of Canada on Thursday.

METRO VANCOUVER - There were tears and cheers of "Thank you Canada" as the uncle, aunt and five cousins of the Syrian toddler whose photo galvanized the world arrived at Vancouver airport at around noon on Monday.