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B.C. Law Society investigates obscene remark that has delayed Myles Gray hearing

The Law Society of British Columbia has opened an investigation after a lawyer made an obscene comment that was broadcast over the audio stream of a public hearing into the 2015 police-involved death of Myles Gray. The legal regulator says...

Jan 24, 2026 | Local

‘Not for Canadians’ benefit anymore’: UBC prof. troubled by local shipyard supporting U.S. military

A Canadian shipbuilder is in a complicated position after selling blueprints to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security amid increased military activity in the Arctic Ocean. Six multi-purpose ice-faring ships will join the U.S. Coast Guard’s fleet of arctic vessels...

Jan 24, 2026 | Local

Vancouver police warn public after 2 victims lose $1.3M in crypto scams

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is out with a warning after two people recently fell prey to cryptocurrency scams. The two victims — a 55-year-old woman and an 82-year-old man — lost a total of $1.3 million in two unrelated...

Jan 24, 2026 | Local

Man accused of helping with 2022 B.C. jailbreak extradited back to Canada

A man accused of helping with the escape of a gangland killer from a British Columbia correctional facility in 2022 is back in Canada after being arrested in Spain four months ago. A statement from the Combined Forces Special Enforcement...

Jan 24, 2026 | Local

Port Moody mother with terminal cancer faced months-long wait for treatment

Breadcrumb Trail Links Port Moody mother with terminal cancer faced months-long wait for treatment Sara Gillooly says a part of her wishes that she had taken the opportunity to travel to Turkey for treatment instead of staying in Canada. Author...

Jan 24, 2026 | Local

Activist arrested at UBC after clashing with counter-protesters

Breadcrumb Trail Links Activist arrested at UBC after clashing with counter-protesters Frances Widdowson has been arrested at B.C. universities twice in the past two months Author of the article: By David Carrigg Published Jan 22, 2026 Last updated 21 hours ago...

Jan 24, 2026 | Local

Kindergarten prep 101: What experts say B.C. kids need before the first day

Breadcrumb Trail Links Kindergarten prep 101: What experts say B.C. kids need before the first day Starting kindergarten in B.C. and not sure your child is ready? We spoke to education experts on what skills your kid needs. Find out...

Jan 24, 2026 | Local

OneBC group ‘facilitated’ off UBC campus by RCMP amid safety fears

The University of British Columbia says RCMP officers “facilitated” a group of people from the OneBC party off its Vancouver campus after they failed to follow instructions to leave for their own safety, with one of the group being carried...

Jan 23, 2026 | Local

Could Pete Fry soon announce a mayoral run?

A well-known city councillor could soon announce he’s running for mayor in this year’s civic election. Vancouver City Coun. Pete Fry is holding a launch party next Friday, and while he won’t officially confirm what he is launching, he said...

Jan 23, 2026 | Local

Metro Vancouver reviews reforms after North Shore wastewater debacle

Metro Vancouver’s governance committee is reviewing proposed reforms Thursday, following a scathing audit that flagged structural problems at the regional district after the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant ballooned billions over budget. The review comes after a Deloitte-led audit last...

Jan 23, 2026 | Local