‘Not an austerity budget’: B.C.’s fiscal plan balances capital spending with $13-billion deficit
After a year of economic uncertainty amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war on Canada, B.C.’s annual budget for 2026 emphasizes “discipline” by reducing government spending, and investing in what it considers critical services. But in spite of the goal...
‘Seems vindictive’: B.C. man who thought he’d been cleared of vacancy tax hit with new...
Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘Seems vindictive’: B.C. man who thought he’d been cleared of vacancy tax hit with new liens against his home The situation has left Richmond’s Tony Chan exasperated, confused and scrambling to figure out what to do: ‘It’s...
Why B.C.’s film and TV industry is optimistic for 2026: Shōgun, The Last of Us,...
Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. After a handful of slow years, there’s guarded optimism within the production industry for the year...
Tumbler Ridge survivors update: Maya Gebala making progress, Paige Hoekstra heading home
Breadcrumb Trail Links Tumbler Ridge survivors update: Maya Gebala making progress, Paige Hoekstra heading home ‘The progress is so uplifting, I dread the day it plateaus,’ says Maya’s mom, Cia Edmonds Author of the article: By David Carrigg Published Feb...
‘Cowardly’: Large man manhandles 90-year-old woman, grabs her jewelry
Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘Cowardly’: Large man manhandles 90-year-old woman, grabs her jewelry New Westminster police are trying to identify the mugger, who is five-foot-11 and about 260 pounds Author of the article: By Joseph Ruttle Published Feb 17, 2026 Last...
Port Coquitlam woman raising funds for Iranian dogs in distress
A warm cup of soup in the Lower Mainland could help provide hope for dogs caught in Iran’s political unrest this weekend. Arezoo Asgarkhani, who moved to Canada in 2011, says she plans to raise funds by selling Ash Resteh — a traditional...
Teen charged after shooting in Nanaimo, police say
The Nanaimo RCMP says a 17-year-old boy has been charged after an alleged shooting on Feb. 11 that sent another teen to hospital. The 15-year-old victim was treated and released from hospital and is now recovering, police say. The suspect...
Temporary classrooms arriving in Tumbler Ridge
New temporary classroom trailers are on their way for students in Tumbler Ridge, according to the Ministry of Education and Child Care. School District No. 59 said Friday students will not be expected to return to the town’s high school...
B.C. budget eyes staffing but finance minister says no big service cuts or tax hikes
The British Columbia government won’t be making big service cuts or raising taxes in the 2026 budget, even as it faces a projected $11.2 billion deficit. Instead, B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says the government knows it needs to “operate...
Victim of fatal weekend shooting in Chilliwack identified
Police have identified the victim in a fatal shooting in Chilliwack Sunday morning. According to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), 48-year-old Kristopher Benson was pronounced dead at the scene after a shooting at a home on Mellard Avenue. Related:...
