New liquor distribution rule in B.C. puts jobs at risk, says union
The union representing liquor distribution workers says newly implemented rules from the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) put hundreds of jobs at risk. The changes, which took effect May 7, expand the number of products that manufacturers are able to...
Multiple BC Ferries cancellations between Swartz Bay and Southern Gulf Islands
Travellers going to some Southern Gulf Islands on Saturday may be faced with cancellations. BC Ferries announced that, “due to a mechanical difficulty with a vessel’s fire suppression system,” it has called off multiple sailings for the day. CLICK HERE...
Mother goose cam livestream set up at a South Surrey school
A nesting goose has become a fan favourite at a high school in South Surrey, and teachers and students have found a creative way to keep a watchful eye on the mom-to-be. The young goose has made herself at home...
B.C. climate news: FortisBC violating environmental permit for more than a year | Forecasters predict...
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. climate news: FortisBC violating environmental permit for more than a year | Forecasters predict severe weather with strong El Niño Here’s all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of May...
B.C. police watchdog looking for witnesses to an incident near Joyce SkyTrain Station
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) says it is looking for witnesses as it investigates an incident at a Vancouver SkyTrain station on Wednesday. Metro Vancouver Transit Police were called to Joyce SkyTrain Station shortly before 8 p.m. after...
Armed man arrested after stabbing in New Westminster, police say
The New Westminster Police Department says it has arrested an armed man after a woman was stabbed near a SkyTrain station Wednesday. Officers were called to New Westminster SkyTrain Station around 11 p.m. after a report of a woman being...
B.C. has lost 40,000 jobs so far this year, says StatsCan
Statistics Canada says B.C. lost more than 40,000 jobs over the first four months of the year, and more than 11,000 full-time positions last month alone. Premier David Eby says this comes as little surprise, and the explanation is obvious,...
Police identify suspects after young boy assaulted at Surrey Khalsa Day celebration
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says it has identified the two men suspected of assaulting a young boy at a carnival in Surrey in April. On April 19, around 5 p.m., police say, officers were called to a report of...
Queensborough Bridge reopens southbound after car fire
Both lanes of the Queensborough Bridge southbound have reopened after an earlier car fire. #QueensboroughBridge is currently blocked in both directions due to a vehicle fire. Emergency crews are on scene. #BCHwy91A #NewWest pic.twitter.com/34QXCzrh7L — DriveBC (@DriveBC) May 8, 2026...
Fire crews battle blaze at Vancouver home
Vancouver Fire Rescue was called to a large blaze at a three-storey home in Vancouver Friday afternoon. Vancouver Fire Rescue was called to the scene of a large blaze at a three-storey home in Vancouver on May 8, 2026. (Charles...
