Premier announces increased response to extortion crisis south of the Fraser River
Premier David Eby has announced a number of changes to address the province’s response to the ongoing extortion crisis, which he referred to as a “slow-motion terror attack.” Eby met with Surrey business leaders Tuesday to hear their concerns and...
Former B.C. lawyer guilty of first-degree murder
KAMLOOPS — A former Kamloops, B.C., lawyer who stole almost $800,000 from a client, stabbed him to death then smuggled the body out of his office in a plastic tote has been convicted of first-degree murder. Rogelio “Butch” Bagabuyo was...
Pedestrian access suspended on Westham Island Bridge to expedite repairs
Pedestrian access to the Westham Island Bridge will be suspended beginning Wednesday morning until further notice to expedite repairs to the link between the Delta island and the mainland, TransLink says. TransLink says ‘significant’ repairs are needed after a barge...
Loaded gun, cannabis, pills found in car driven by teen
Three teens were arrested Sunday evening after a loaded handgun was found in the vehicle they were travelling in. Vancouver Police Deputy Chief Alison Laurin said in a post on X that officers were patrolling near Gastown when they stopped...
Surrey mayor heads to Ottawa urging immediate federal action on extortion
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke is in Ottawa this week to push for federal action on the national extortion crisis. Locke will meet with federal ministers, senior officials, and municipal leaders, calling for an immediate response to the situation, which she...
Fraser Valley home prices drop to pandemic-era levels
Fraser Valley home prices dropped for the 10th month in a row in January, bringing the benchmark price below $900,000 for the first time since spring 2021. The benchmark price for a typical home fell one per cent to $897,200...
Vancouver International Airport sets records for passengers and cargo in 2025
RICHMOND — Vancouver International Airport says it saw a record number of travellers and cargo shipments last year. The airport says it saw more than 26.9 million travellers in 2025, a 2.7 per cent year-over-year increase. The previous record of...
Vancouver doctor charged after alleged sexual assault of 2 teens: police
A Vancouver doctor has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting two teenage patients, according to police. The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) began investigating the doctor nearly three years ago after learning a 17-year-old girl had allegedly been sexually assaulted by...
Two Kamloops junior hockey players among three dead in Alberta crash
Two Kamloops teens playing with the Southern Alberta Mustangs were among three players killed in a collision with a truck on Monday morning. The players were on their way to practice when the crash occurred. According to the RCMP, the collision...
B.C.’s forestry sector faces collapse unless structural changes are made: Report
A panel of experts is warning that B.C.’s forestry sector needs “systemic change” or the province risks companies refusing to invest here. The Provincial Forestry Advisory Council released its final report on Monday after spending six months studying the industry,...
