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Canada denied Jeffrey Epstein permission to visit B.C. in 2018: documents

The Canadian government denied convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein permission to enter the country in 2018 due to his criminal past, newly released U.S. government documents reveal. On Friday, the U.S. Justice Department released some 3.5 million pages of documents...

Jan 31, 2026 | Local

Charges approved in New Year’s Day shooting in Surrey

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says charges have been approved in connection with a shooting in the Newton area on Jan. 1. Police responded to reports of shots fired in the area of 140B Street and 59th Avenue shortly after...

Jan 31, 2026 | Local

B.C. says AI and data centre projects must compete for power in new selection process

British Columbia’s government is launching a competitive selection process for artificial intelligence and data centre projects that would see companies fight over a set amount of power. B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix said that companies that apply could gain access...

Jan 31, 2026 | Local

Vancouver Coun. Pete Fry entering mayoral race

Vancouver City Coun. Pete Fry has announced his intention to run for mayor. The Green Party councillor says residents are feeling squeezed by the rising cost of living and thinks city hall is out of touch with what residents experience...

Jan 31, 2026 | Local

Baby seal rescued after found with netting wrapped around her neck

A baby harbour seal was rescued from a life-threatening gillnet that was wrapped around her neck in West Vancouver. The seal was spotted by a passerby, prompting a call to the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society, which gave her...

Jan 31, 2026 | Local

B.C.-based Pattison says ICE warehouse sale won’t proceed

Vancouver-based Jim Pattison Developments says it will not be selling a Virginia warehouse property to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which had said it wanted the site as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility. Related articles: Pattison firm...

Jan 31, 2026 | Local

Concerns ahead of week-long Lower Mainland bridge closures

Drivers are one week away from a major traffic disruption. Beginning at 8 p.m. on Feb. 6, both the Pattullo and stal̕əw̓asəm bridges will be shut down for at least a week as crews connect the new crossing to roads...

Jan 31, 2026 | Local

‘A doctor took my son’: This 26-year-old was denied assisted death in Ontario, but died...

Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘A doctor took my son’: This 26-year-old was denied assisted death in Ontario, but died by MAID in B.C. Kiano Vafaeian, who struggled with vision loss from diabetes, was allowed to doctor shop until he found a...

Jan 31, 2026 | Local

Langley man gets eight-year sentence for 3D printed guns, drug charges

Breadcrumb Trail Links Langley man gets eight-year sentence for 3D printed guns, drug charges Tyson Saverio Santolla pleaded guilty in 2025 to multiple charges stemming from an investigation that began back in 2020. Author of the article: By J.J. Adams...

Jan 31, 2026 | Local

Richmond RCMP issues appeal for info in 1985 homicide

It has been over four decades since 21-year-old Kim Stolberg was found stabbed to death, and the Richmond RCMP is renewing its appeal for information that could help identify whoever is responsible. On Dec. 4, 1985, around 8 p.m., Stolberg...

Jan 30, 2026 | Local