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Hawaii missile-alert mistake feeds doubts about a real emergency

Hawaii missile-alert mistake feeds doubts about a real emergency

A push alert that warned of an incoming ballistic missile to Hawaii and sent residents into a full-blown panic was a mistake
‘Mega trends’ set to alter economy, society, security

‘Mega trends’ set to alter economy, society, security

A top-secret document by Canada’s spy agency explores the so-called “mega trends” on its radar
Chronic pain patients need options beyond opioids: B.C. advocate

Chronic pain patients need options beyond opioids: B.C. advocate

People who live with chronic pain need options beyond prescription opioids, and it’s up to the BC government to provide more services
East coast begins massive cleanup after downpours knock out roads, power

East coast begins massive cleanup after downpours knock out roads, power

Heavy rain flooded the area on Saturday floating large ice onto the road and dropping temperatures then froze the water overnight into Sunday morning.
North Korean orchestra, maybe joint hockey team at Olympics

North Korean orchestra, maybe joint hockey team at Olympics

Officials from the Koreas met Monday to work out details about North Korea’s plan to send an art troupe to the South during next month’s Winter Olympics
Canadian marijuana companies search for workers ahead of legalization

Canadian marijuana companies search for workers ahead of legalization

Pot is expected to be legalized by Canada Day 2018
Crown wants convictions for B.C. pair earlier accused of terror-related crimes

Crown wants convictions for B.C. pair earlier accused of terror-related crimes

Duo had been accused of plotting explosions at in Victoria in 2013
Supreme Court case could lead to First Nations role in law-making

Supreme Court case could lead to First Nations role in law-making

The government says more consultation while making laws is too onerous
BC Company donates world’s fastest log car to sell for veterans

BC Company donates world’s fastest log car to sell for veterans

The world’s fastest log car will be go to the highest bidder at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona later this month.
B.C. woman caught up in Hawaii false missile alarm

B.C. woman caught up in Hawaii false missile alarm

Renee Wasylyk was vacationing in Hawaii when she received a message of an incoming missile