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‘A little stressful’: B.C. couple in limbo in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta in Mexico is a popular destination for Canadian tourists, and many of them are waiting to see what will happen next after airlines cancelled flights to and from the area Sunday following an outbreak of violence. B.C. resident...

Feb 23, 2026 | Local

RCMP can’t corroborate ‘veracity’ of multiple threats in Tumbler Ridge

RCMP say they have not been able to corroborate the “veracity” of multiple threats being received in Tumbler Ridge, in the wake of the recent school shooting there. A short statement issued Sunday from B.C. RCMP spokesman Staff Sgt. Kris...

Feb 23, 2026 | Local

YVR says all flights to and from Puerto Vallarta are cancelled; Canada upgrades travel advisory

Vancouver International Airport says all flights between YVR and Puerto Vallarta have been cancelled Sunday. “YVR is aware of a security situation within Puerto Vallarta that is impacting operations at Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR),” the airport said....

Feb 23, 2026 | Local

Vancouver celebrating Year of the Horse at Lunar New Year parade; expect heavy delays downtown

Communities across Vancouver are welcoming the Lunar New Year with celebrations, including the 52nd Annual Chinatown Spring Festival Parade Sunday. Drivers should expect heavy delays through downtown as several road closures will be in place on sections of the following...

Feb 23, 2026 | Local

Tumbler Ridge shooting victim’s family cancels celebration of life after threats

The family of one of the victims of the Feb. 10 mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge says it has had to call off a celebration of life after receiving threats from “a very dangerous person.” On social media, a relative...

Feb 22, 2026 | Local

B.C. cancer awareness advocate pushing for early testing and targeted treatment

At 33 years old, Katie Hulan never expected that a cough would turn into a cancer diagnosis. She did not smoke, had no risk factors or family history of cancer, and maintained a healthy lifestyle. “I was coughing so much...

Feb 22, 2026 | Local

Skier dead after avalanche near Revelstoke

A skier is dead after being recovered from an avalanche in the Selkirk Mountains near Revelstoke, the RCMP says. The skier was with three companions and a guide when the avalanche happened around 2 p.m. Thursday. “The skier was located...

Feb 22, 2026 | Local

Vancouver Whitecaps return to BC Place for 2026 season

Your Vancouver Whitecaps are finally back at BC Place! The team returns to MLS action with their 2026 league opener against Real Salt Lake Saturday. Kickoff gets underway 4:30 pm, but festivities start at 3 p.m. While the Vancouver Whitecaps...

Feb 22, 2026 | Local

Beer, breakfast, both? Canadians to rise early to cheer for hockey gold against U.S.

From bar stools to church pews, Sunday best to pyjamas, hockey fans across the country will be rising bright and early to watch their team play for gold Sunday morning at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The Canadian men’s team is...

Feb 22, 2026 | Local

‘Kind of a gut punch’: SFU to lose NCAA-level hockey and lacrosse programs in move...

Simon Fraser University’s move away from U.S. college athletics will bring an end to its NCAA-level lacrosse and travel hockey programs following this season. It’s a decision one longtime coach calls “kind of a gut punch” that marks the loss...

Feb 22, 2026 | Local