Woman dead after collision with police vehicle in Surrey: IIO BC
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) says a woman is dead after a collision involving a Surrey police vehicle Thursday morning. “Information provided by the Surrey Police Service (SPS) states that at about 6 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2025,...
From gym memberships to competition fees: Cost remains the biggest barrier to fitness in Canada
While fitness is often framed as a matter of motivation or time, experts say affordability is the real obstacle keeping many Canadians from staying active. “The number one reason people are not physically active enough is because they can’t or...
In Photos: Christmas celebrations around the world
Gabriel Romanelli, Latin parish priest leads a Mass on Christmas Eve at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) Christian devotees pray at Omdurman church on Christmas Day, in Khartoum, Sudan, Thursday, Dec....
Canada names Porter Martone captain for world juniors
One of Canada’s six returning players will wear the ‘C’ at the 2026 world junior hockey championship. Michigan State forward Porter Martone has been named captain of the team, Hockey Canada announced Thursday. The 19-year-old native of Peterborough, Ont., played...
HWY 3 reopens after atmospheric rivers washed out sections
A portion of a British Columbia highway linking the Lower Mainland to Alberta that’s been closed since atmospheric rivers washed away sections of the road earlier this month has reopened. The province announced late on Christmas Eve that Highway 3...
Surrey Food Bank says it’s getting creative to keep shelves full
It’s been a rough year for charities across the country that have been dealing with higher demand and lower-than-usual donations, and the Surrey Food Bank has not been immune. After setting numerous records for monthly usage this year, executive director...
What is open on Christmas Day?
Christmas Day is here, and with that come a number of closures for the holidays. But for those looking for some last-minute shopping or a creative way to spend the day, there are a few things that remain open. CLOSED:...
Rain, wet snow showers expected in the Lower Mainland Christmas evening
Looks like it might be a white Christmas — sort of — for some in the Lower Mainland Thursday night. Wet snow showers and rain are expected in the evening in some areas, continuing into Boxing Day morning before starting...
2025 Year in Review: Extortions on the rise, with little progress made
It’s an investigation, police say, that is taxing their resources: the rising number of extortions involving gunshots, arson, and finally some arrests. The issue intensified in 2025, with many saying the year saw an unprecedented amount of extortion-related crime. Related...
2025 Year in Review: Vancouver Canucks close the year with a big move
The Vancouver Canucks opened 2025 with a big trade and closed the calendar year with one of the biggest moves in franchise history. That Quinn Hughes is now a member of the Minnesota Wild caps a wild ride for the...
