Eby plans $150 million in loan guarantees for Cowichan land owners
British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government plans to offer private owners of land in the Cowichan Aboriginal title area more than $150 million in loan guarantees, amid fears about the impact of the landmark ruling on their financing....
WorkSafeBC issues fines over woman’s death in Oakridge crane incident
Two companies that were involved in a series of crane-related incidents in 2024 and 2025, including an incident at Oakridge Park that resulted in the death of a construction worker, have been fined. WorkSafeBC has issued a total of $1.3...
Waymo looks to bring self-driving taxis to Canada
Waymo, the American self-driving tech company, is looking to expand its popular robotaxi service into the Canadian market. Representatives for the California-based tech company confirmed on Friday that it would like to see its autonomous ride-hailing service operating in some...
Canucks trade Quinn Hughes to Wild
The Vancouver Canucks have traded captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. The Canucks will receive centre Marco Rossi, defenceman Zeev Buium, forward prospect Liam Ohgren and a 2026 first-round pick from the Wild. Marco Rossi,...
Fraser Valley residents need to brace for another atmospheric river, says Environment Canada
Residents of the Fraser Valley need to be prepared for even more rain this weekend, with another significant weather system coming early next week, according to Brian Proctor, meteorologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada. The frontal system that is...
Vancouver’s ‘Keithmas’ food bank fundraiser celebrates sweet 16 anniversary on Saturday
The world’s longest-running Keith Richards-themed Christmas party is back. Keithmas XVI: A Food Bank Fundrager is set for Saturday night at Vancouver’s Rickshaw Theatre. The benefit concert takes its name from the legendary Rolling Stones guitarist and features local bands...
Orcas and dolphins team up: new study reveals multi-species salmon hunt
A new report from the University of British Columbia includes video evidence of dolphins and killer whales hunting cooperatively for salmon, potentially challenging what the world knows about marine life. The video was revealed as part of a Nature publication...
Lawyer says B.C. Mountie should be fired immediately or quit over group-chat remarks
The lawyer for the RCMP’s conduct authority says a Mountie accused of making racist and sexist comments in group chats should be dismissed immediately or directed to resign within 14 days. John MacLaughlan says Constable Ian Solven “has severed the...
B.C. rescuers remove rope wrapped around sea lion’s neck after weeks-long effort
Marine mammal rescuers in British Columbia say a weeks-long operation has successfully freed a sea lion from a rope wrapped around its neck that was causing “rapidly worsening injuries.” The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society says the female Steller...
Burnaby medical aesthetics provider out on bail after appealing 11-year sentence for sexual assault
WARNING: The following story may contain graphic content and descriptions, which some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised. The owner of a medical aesthetics business was recently released from custody after he filed an appeal against his September sexual...
