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Six taken to hospital after mass Vancouver stabbing; police arrest suspect

Six taken to hospital after mass Vancouver stabbing; police arrest suspect

VANCOUVER - Six people were taken to hospital, including one in critical condition, after what police call a vicious and random stabbing inside a Vancouver apartment building Thursday evening.
Coach who tripped boys must wait for sentence

Coach who tripped boys must wait for sentence

VANCOUVER — A provincial court judge has reserved his sentencing decision in the case of a peewee hockey coach who tripped a boy after a game last year. Judge Patrick Chen said Thursday he will pass sentence Feb.
New trial for Island man convicted in 2008 murder

New trial for Island man convicted in 2008 murder

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for a man convicted in the 2008 murder of a nurse who was attacked with a hammer. Kim Rothgordt was found guilty of second-degree murder in January 2011 for the death of James Shannon.
Runaway B.C. mom not entitled to support from adult children: judge

Runaway B.C. mom not entitled to support from adult children: judge

VANCOUVER - A B.C. Supreme Court justice says three adults who were left to fend for themselves as teenagers decades ago do not have to pay support to their estranged mother.
Pipeline opponents say CN's crude-by-rail car pitch poses 'risk to company'

Pipeline opponents say CN's crude-by-rail car pitch poses 'risk to company'

VANCOUVER - Opponents of the Northern Gateway pipeline are threatening to turn their sights on CN Rail, as at least one Alberta oil company explores the possibility of transporting oil sands crude to the B.C. coast by rail car.
Rescuers faced uncertainty about numbers of ferry passengers, survivors: trial

Rescuers faced uncertainty about numbers of ferry passengers, survivors: trial

VANCOUVER - The rescue operation to save passengers and crew on the Queen of the North as the ferry sank off the coast of British Columbia was faced with inconsistent information about how many people were on board and how many made it off alive, a c
After posting shutout, Roberto Luongo to get third straight start for Canucks

After posting shutout, Roberto Luongo to get third straight start for Canucks

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks' goaltending saga is showing no signs of coming to an end. The club will turn to Roberto Luongo for his third straight start ahead of Cory Schneider on Friday when they host the Chicago Blackhawks.
Unconventional drama 'Motive' gives ID of victim, killer early in each episode

Unconventional drama 'Motive' gives ID of victim, killer early in each episode

VANCOUVER - Viewers may think they've seen it all when it comes to crime dramas on TV. A new Canadian series, however, provides one of the biggest shocks of all — giving away the identity of both the victim and the killer in the first few minutes.
Poor play away from home and an ugly power play costing Colorado Avalanche

Poor play away from home and an ugly power play costing Colorado Avalanche

VANCOUVER - Aside from winning at home, not much else is going right for the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche haven't won a game on the road so far this season, and have only scored once in the past three games while conceding 11 goals.
Convicted B.C. killer wins appeal as judge orders new trial in runaway's death

Convicted B.C. killer wins appeal as judge orders new trial in runaway's death

VANCOUVER - A B.C. man convicted of murdering a runaway teen has won his appeal and been ordered to stand trial again, only weeks after his father was convicted and sentenced for participating in the same crime. B.C.