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Less than 3% of home sales are 'flipped' in B.C.: StatsCan

Home flipping has been a focus for policy makers in recent years, with both the federal and B.C. governments introducing tax measures to rein it in — all in the name of trying to address housing affordability. But how significant is the issue, and to what degree does it contribute to the housing crisis in the province?

Washington state has embraced involuntary treatment for addictions. What can Canada learn?

As politicians look for some fix in the toxic drug crisis that's killing Canadians and adding to public disorder, several provinces are discussing the merits of involuntary treatment. CBC News travelled to Washington state to find out how it can help — and what can go wrong.
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Missing hiker found alive after surviving more than 5 weeks in remote B.C. park

Sam Benastick was reported missing Oct. 17 after failing to return home from a 10-day trip in the remote Redfern-Keily Provincial Park, about 250 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John.

Guardian pulls kids from Vancouver school, saying school staff failed to deal with bullying

Advocacy organization Inclusion B.C. says about half of their calls are related to barriers to accessing inclusive education.

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