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Obituary: The jazz master of Hornby Island leaves legacy of truth and passion

Breadcrumb Trail Links Obituary: The jazz master of Hornby Island leaves legacy of truth and passion Guitarist Tony Wilson played his final concert in Vancouver this weekend. Author of the article: By Stuart Derdeyn Published Jun 10, 2026 3 minute...

Jun 11, 2026 | Local

Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver behind Metro worker picket lines

Breadcrumb Trail Links Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver behind Metro worker picket lines The key issues in the latest dispute between unionized outside workers and Metro Vancouver include worker health and safety, contracting out, and recruitment and retention. Author of...

Jun 11, 2026 | Local

RCMP on Vancouver Island warn of online group exploiting children

Breadcrumb Trail Links RCMP on Vancouver Island warn of online group exploiting children West Shore Mounties are investigating three reports involving a violent online group called 764 exploiting children in the area. Author of the article: By Tiffany Crawford Published...

Jun 11, 2026 | Local

New Westminster City Council approves indoor temperature bylaw

The New Westminster City Council has approved a new bylaw amendment that requires landlords and property owners to maintain a safe indoor temperature in rental units. City Hall says that the regulation requires that at least one room in a...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local

Almost half of B.C. residents want a third party after Conservative leadership race: poll

B.C. politics has a new protagonist since Kerry-Lynne Findlay emerged as the new leader of the B.C. Conservative Party in last week’s leadership race. And if almost half of British Columbians get their wish, she and NDP leader David Eby...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local

Woman suffering from rare disease faces starvation as B.C. denies crucial formula

Lauren Paulsen, a B.C. woman, says she is facing starvation in slow motion, and the province is not helping. She has a rare disease that, coupled with a broken jaw she suffered during a dental procedure, has left her unable...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local

Vehicles exchange shots in South Newton

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says it is investigating shots being fired in south Newton on Tuesday. Officers responded to the incident shortly before 10:45 a.m. near the intersection of 66 Avenue and 129 Street. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local

Port Alberni will be featured in HGTV’s Home Town Takeover Canada

The community renovation show “Home Town Takeover” is heading to Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. During a live announcement on Tuesday in the city, the hosts of the show said their catchy phrase, “You are getting a Home Town Takeover,”...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local

Victim says her face was ‘unrecognizable’ after beating by B.C. sex trafficker

The victim of a sex trafficker in British Columbia says her face “was unrecognizable for months” after she was assaulted and sexually exploited by the woman. Jennifer Stephens pleaded guilty last year to multiple charges, including assault causing bodily harm,...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local

B.C. allows knowledge test for learner drivers to be taken online and at home

Would-be drivers in British Columbia are now being allowed to take the knowledge test for their learner’s licence online and at home. B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the change came into effect on Tuesday. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO...

Jun 10, 2026 | Local