B.C.’s forestry sector faces long road to recovery despite federal funding
Nearly two months ago, one of B.C.’s key economic generators warned they were on the verge of shutting down. Now the federal government has earmarked $6.5 billion in funding for the country’s forestry sector. But that money will be rolled...
North Vancouver remains most expensive Canadian city for renters
Renters in North Vancouver top everyone else in Canada in terms of how much they’re paying. According to Rental.ca’s most recent report, the average renter on the North Shore pays $3,002 for their place, the highest in the country. That’s...
Charges laid against 2 men in 2025 Surrey shootings
Two men have been charged with one count each of reckless discharge of a firearm in two shooting incidents in Surrey in October of 2025. The BC Provincial Extortion Task Force announced the charges on Friday. The Surrey Police Service...
Letters to the Vancouver Sun: Preserving monuments in honour of those who served is our...
Breadcrumb Trail Links Letters to the Vancouver Sun: Preserving monuments in honour of those who served is our duty Letters to The Vancouver Sun, Oct. 7, 2026. Author of the article: By Postmedia News Published Nov 07, 2026 Last updated...
Allison Russell returns home to Canada ready to sing In The Hour of Chaos
Breadcrumb Trail Links Allison Russell returns home to Canada ready to sing In The Hour of Chaos The Grammy-winning Montreal singer is on tour supporting her third full-length album. Author of the article: By Stuart Derdeyn Published Nov 07, 2026...
Tens of thousands of BC Hydro customers lose power Friday
The first in a series of storms has hit the South Coast Friday, and BC Hydro is reporting that tens of thousands of customers have lost power as a result. As of 1:45 p.m. Friday, there were around 40,000 customers...
DNA expert likens B.C. bear attack investigation to human crime scene
A forensic DNA expert says investigators assessing the scene of this week’s deadly bear attack in Bella Coola will likely use techniques to identify the culprit animal very similar to those used on a human crime scene. Dean Hildebrand, who...
Federal budget promises: what does it mean for B.C.?
Budget 2026 has a major focus on affordability, but will these national promises translate to results here in B.C.? Ottawa has committed an additional $13 billion over 10 years to expand non-market housing, with a goal of delivering 200,000 homes...
Heavy rain, strong winds expected as series of storms hit B.C. coast; BC Ferries warns...
A powerful storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to B.C.’s coastal regions Friday, with rainfall warnings in effect for parts of Metro Vancouver. Environment Canada issued a yellow-level rainfall warning early Friday, with up to...
Motorcyclist arrested in Abbotsford after dangerous riding leads to coordinated police response
A motorcyclist who allegedly drove dangerously through traffic on Highway 1, reaching speeds of up to 180 km/h and evading law enforcement officers, was arrested in Abbotsford after a coordinated response involving mulitple law enforcement agencies last week. The Abbotsford...
