London Drugs in Vancouver’s DTES closes down
The London Drugs location in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is officially closing its doors. The retail pharmacy chain announced that it has ended its lease in the Woodward’s Building on the intersection of West Hastings Street and Abbott Street. CLICK HERE...
‘Refineries are just a pipe dream’: What environmentalists are saying about Eby’s push for more...
Conservationists are concerned that B.C. Premier David Eby is considering expanding oil production in the province. Pacific Wild, an environmental organization in the province, is worried about potential spills damaging ecosystems and Indigenous claims to land being ignored, all of...
New year brings minimum rate increases for B.C. hand-harvest farm workers
Hand pickers who harvest 15 different crops in B.C. will receive a pay raise of 2.6 per cent under legislation that came into effect on Dec. 31. The increase was announced in February of last year, matching the increase to...
Unoccupied former Surrey church catches fire again
Crews were called to a fire at a former church building in Surrey Wednesday morning for the second time in matter of months. The Surrey Fire Service says 16 firefighters responded to reports of a blaze at the back of...
Specialist shortage forces suspension of general neurology consults in B.C.’s Interior Health region: internal memo
B.C.’s Interior Health Authority has quietly implemented big changes for patients needing to see a neurologist due to a shortage of specialists. To ensure there are enough neurologists to provide care for the most critical and time-sensitive cases, like stroke...
B.C.’s economic forecast for 2026 grim: report
A new report from Deloitte is pouring cold water on B.C.’s economy as 2026 begins. The financial firm finds economic growth in the province is expected to remain weak, growing only 1.6 per cent. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130...
B.C. businesses say pressure’s on for Premier Eby to make Indian trade deals
Premier David Eby is facing pressure to come back with deals as he prepares to lead a B.C. trade mission to India. When Eby heads to India on Monday, he’ll be looking to diversify the province’s trade and reduce reliance...
Police investigating shots fired at Delta home
A section of Brooke Road has been shut down Wednesday morning as police investigate a shooting at a home in North Delta. The Delta Police Department says officers responded to reports of shots fired around 5:10 a.m. “The residence was...
Vancouver man goes from homeless to housed and in love after Riverview
Breadcrumb Trail Links Vancouver man goes from homeless to housed and in love after Riverview After hitting rock bottom in his late 20s, Ed Barnes discovered The Kettle Society and, eventually, the love of his life: ‘She gave me the...
Surrey police say impairment linked to fatal New Year’s Day crash
A young woman has died following a New Year’s Day crash in Surrey. On Tuesday, Surrey Police Services spokesperson Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton said the 23-year-old had succumbed to injuries sustained during a three-vehicle collision near the intersection of 32...
