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Kelowna RCMP investigating stabbing near Dilworth and Summit drives

The Kelowna RCMP General Investigations Section is investigating a stabbing that left one person seriously injured late Thursday night. Police say officers were called to the roadside near Dilworth Drive and Summit Drive at approximately 10:15 p.m. following reports of...

Sep 5, 2026 | Local

Vancouver city councillor calls for emergency council meeting on escalating U.S. tariffs

Vancouver Coun. Lucy Maloney is calling for an emergency special council meeting to discuss measures to protect local workers, residents, and businesses from escalating U.S. tariffs. Maloney and OneCity say a formal letter sent Monday to Mayor Ken Sim requesting...

Sep 5, 2026 | Local

Timeline of turmoil for B.C. Conservatives, with nine defections in three weeks

The B.C. Conservatives have been in a state of upheaval since former finance critic Peter Milobar quit the official Opposition caucus three weeks ago. The party has since suffered a parade of defections from legislators citing differences with Leader Kerry-Lynne...

Sep 5, 2026 | Local

Fraud and theft charges approved against Anmore man: Coquitlam RCMP

Coquitlam RCMP say charges have been approved against an Anmore man following an investigation that began in 2025. Police announced Friday that the BC Prosecution Service approved one count of fraud over $5,000, one count of theft under $5,000, and...

Sep 5, 2026 | Local

Missing Squamish hiker found alive after several days in mountains

A Squamish hiker who was missing for several days in the mountains above the Sea-to-Sky Gondola has been found alive. Stanislav Volo set out to hike the Mount Habrich Loop on Aug. 30 but did not return home, prompting a...

Sep 5, 2026 | Local

North Vancouver watermain break floods roadway, causes traffic delays

A Metro Vancouver watermain break flooded part of a major North Vancouver intersection Friday afternoon. The break occurred at the intersection of Marine Drive and Capilano Road, according to the District of North Vancouver. A district spokesperson said crews are...

Sep 5, 2026 | Local

Bald Range wildfire restriction area rescinded

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has rescinded the area restriction order that had been in place around the Bald Range wildfire since Aug. 29. In an update issued Friday afternoon, BCWS said fire behaviour and activity have decreased to the...

Sep 5, 2026 | Local

Chief administrative officer out at Metro Vancouver

The Metro Vancouver Board of Directors announced Friday evening that it is transitioning its executive leadership, with chief administrative officer and commissioner Jerry Dobrovolny leaving the organization. In a statement, Metro Vancouver Board Chair Mike Hurley said the decision comes...

Sep 5, 2026 | Local

RCMP investigating reports of gunfire in Prince George neighbourhood

Prince George RCMP are investigating after after early‑morning gunfire in the College Heights neighbourhood. Police say witnesses reported hearing five or six gunshots around 5:30 a.m. on Friday in the area of St. Barbara Place and St. Anne Avenue. According...

Sep 5, 2026 | Local

Negotiators appointed in effort to keep Howe Sound pulp mill operating

The provincial government has appointed two negotiators to work with Domtar to keep the Howe Sound pulp mill operating, MLA Randene Neill announced Friday. The move comes after Domtar announced on Aug. 20 that the mill would be indefinitely curtailed,...

Sep 5, 2026 | Local