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Almost half of B.C. residents want a third party after Conservative leadership race: poll

B.C. politics has a new protagonist since Kerry-Lynne Findlay emerged as the new leader of the B.C. Conservative Party in last week’s leadership race. And if almost half of British Columbians get their wish, she and NDP leader David Eby...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local

Woman suffering from rare disease faces starvation as B.C. denies crucial formula

Lauren Paulsen, a B.C. woman, says she is facing starvation in slow motion, and the province is not helping. She has a rare disease that, coupled with a broken jaw she suffered during a dental procedure, has left her unable...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local

Vehicles exchange shots in South Newton

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says it is investigating shots being fired in south Newton on Tuesday. Officers responded to the incident shortly before 10:45 a.m. near the intersection of 66 Avenue and 129 Street. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local

Port Alberni will be featured in HGTV’s Home Town Takeover Canada

The community renovation show “Home Town Takeover” is heading to Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. During a live announcement on Tuesday in the city, the hosts of the show said their catchy phrase, “You are getting a Home Town Takeover,”...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local

Victim says her face was ‘unrecognizable’ after beating by B.C. sex trafficker

The victim of a sex trafficker in British Columbia says her face “was unrecognizable for months” after she was assaulted and sexually exploited by the woman. Jennifer Stephens pleaded guilty last year to multiple charges, including assault causing bodily harm,...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local

B.C. allows knowledge test for learner drivers to be taken online and at home

Would-be drivers in British Columbia are now being allowed to take the knowledge test for their learner’s licence online and at home. B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the change came into effect on Tuesday. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local

Surrey police investigating after teen girl sexually assaulted by stranger

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says it is investigating after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in the city’s Clayton Heights Neighbourhood. Police say the girl reported being near the intersection of 188 Street and 70 Avenue around 4:30 p.m....

Jun 10, 2026 | Local

B.C. court finds province didn’t properly consult First Nation on northwest gold mine

A British Columbia court has ruled that the provincial government did not properly consult with a First Nation before a determination about a major undeveloped gold mine that the nation says “effectively greenlit” the project. The B.C. Supreme Court says...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local

Vancouver fusion energy company named Time’s top green tech firm for 2026

A Vancouver fusion energy company has been recognized by Time magazine as the world’s top green-technology firm for 2026. The second-annual Time ranking compiled using data by Statista is based on the performance of companies around the world in developing...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local

Buried in Fred Herzog’s archives for years, a true gem is unveiled for a new...

Breadcrumb Trail Links Buried in Fred Herzog’s archives for years, a true gem is unveiled for a new Vancouver exhibit Andy Sylvester spent six years looking through Herzog’s archive to come up with photos for a new exhibit: Fred Herzog,...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local