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  Almost half of Canadians think it's fair to describe Trump followers as cultists, says poll 

  Referring to the followers of Donald Trump and his Republican Party as people who are in a cult is justified, say over half of Canadians in a new poll.

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  Longest continually run Chinese business in North America gets a new owner, preserving bragging rights

  In the oldest Chinatown in the entire country sits Loy Sing, a business that holds the title of longest continually run Chinese business in North America. It has now been in operation for 136 years and counting.

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  B.C. friends write and deliver letters from Santa during postal strike

  When Tina Marsh realized the postal strike was encroaching on Christmas, she grew increasingly concerned about the kids in her neighbourhood.

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  Minister 'extremely concerned' after Air Canada announces change to carry-on bags

  Air Canada plans to bar carry-on bags and impose a seat selection fee for its lowest-fare customers in the new year.

• Meet some of Taylor Swift's biggest fans, counting down to Vancouver shows

  They're united by a devotion to all things Taylor Swift. Meet the superfans heading for Vancouver for the final three shows of the singer's Eras Tour.

• Trump's apparent joke about Canada becoming 51st state draws range of reaction in B.C.

  Revelations about a cheeky comment during a dinner meeting at president-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort between Trump and Prime Justin Minister Trudeau last week are creating waves.

• Giving Tuesday campaign targets support for Victoria health centre

  A Greater Victoria non-profit has launched a $1.5-million fundraising campaign to build a health centre on the main floor of its Crosstown development.

• 'Sleeping with the enemy': Mistrial in B.C. sex assault case over Crown dating paralegal

  The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of sexual assault after he learned his defence lawyer's paralegal was dating the Crown prosecutor during his trial.

• State memorial planned for former B.C. premier John Horgan

  A provincial state memorial service for former British Columbia premier John Horgan will be held later this month in Colwood, west of Victoria.

• Bad blood? Taylor Swift ticket dispute settled by B.C. tribunal

  A B.C. woman and her daughter will be attending one of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows in Vancouver – but only after a tribunal intervened and settled a dispute among friends over tickets.

• Comox Valley RCMP seek suspect who tried to climb woman's deck wearing a gas mask

  Mounties on Vancouver Island are seeking witnesses after a woman reported that a man wearing a gas mask tried to climb onto the deck of her home near Courtenay, B.C.

• Canadian military drones enter production, though Arctic modifications will be required

  Canada's first combat drones have now entered production, though the remotely piloted aircraft will require years of testing and significant modifications before the first units are delivered in 2028.

• B.C. food banks hoping Taylor Swift and her fans will 'Tay it Forward' on Giving Tuesday

  On every stop of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, it’s been reported the pop superstar has made a substantial donation to food banks in that community.

• BC SPCA to rescue up to 30 stray cats from one Kamloops home

  The BC SPCA is warning of the consequences of feeding stray cats after a person accidentally lured over 25 felines to their home in Kamloops, B.C.