End of an era: Richmond Night Market to close after 26 years as vendors face...
Breadcrumb Trail Links End of an era: Richmond Night Market to close after 26 years as vendors face uncertain future ‘For some, the market is their entire livelihood,’ said Raymond Cheung, who founded the event to bring the Asian-style market...
Scenes from the Bald Range wildfire: Evacuees wait for word in Penticton as firefighters battle...
Smoke over Summerland as seen from Sun Rock Lookout in Naramata in Penticton the evening of Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG Volunteers help people affected by the Summerland fires at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on...
B.C.’s GDP up 2% in 2025, says finance minister
British Columbia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased two per cent in 2025, according to the provincial government. Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey points out this is higher than the 1.8 per cent forecast in the budget, which was released...
Fire crews battle blaze at downtown Vancouver convenience store
Vancouver Fire Rescue Service says 30 firefighters worked to knock down a blaze at a downtown convenience store early Monday morning. Crews were called to a 7-Eleven store, located on Granville near Davie Street, shortly before 4 a.m. “The fire...
Canadian military on standby to help as B.C. wildfire losses mount and thousands flee
The Canadian Armed Forces are on standby to help the wildfire situation that deteriorated rapidly over the weekend in British Columbia’s Okanagan region, where one person has died, thousands have been evacuated and there’s been extensive property destruction. Defence Minister...
Why information officer kept camera rolling even as he fled B.C. wildfire with family
When Erick Thompson decided he had to flee with his family as a wildfire roared towards Summerland around 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, he also knew he had to keep filming. That’s because Thompson is the senior manager of communications for...
RCMP confirm wildfire-related death near Summerland
An 80-year-old woman died while trying to leave her home due to the Summerland wildfire, the Penticton RCMP says. Mounties say they first learned of the fast-moving Bald Range wildfire shortly after 5 p.m. Friday. Related: B.C. declares state of...
VPD investigating after senior reportedly assaulted in Kitsilano
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says it is investigating after a 73-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by a stranger late last month. Officers say they were called to the Kitsilano neighbourhood July 31 after reports of the assault. The VPD...
How a B.C. business has helped body piercings go mainstream
Breadcrumb Trail Links How a B.C. business has helped body piercings go mainstream ‘Absolutely everybody’ is getting pierced says co-founder of BodyMods, which has grown from one location in Lougheed mall to 17 kiosks and storefronts across Canada Author of...
In this B.C. city, 95% of a minimum-wage worker’s income goes to rent, says Zoocasa...
Breadcrumb Trail Links In this B.C. city, 95% of a minimum-wage worker’s income goes to rent, says Zoocasa report 29 of 60 cities required minimum-wage workers to dedicate 120-plus hours of their monthly work pay to cover their rent Author...
