How the federal government’s proposed digital regulator would work
Ottawa has plans to create a sweeping new digital regulator, which would enforce both online safety and privacy rules and take over oversight for tech companies from the privacy commissioner. Some critics say the government is creating a “super-regulator” —...
Veteran pilot killed fighting N.W.T. wildfire was a trusted leader and patient mentor
A veteran pilot killed last month in a plane crash while fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories is being remembered as an expert in his field who kept a cool head under stress. Buffalo Airways says Robert MacLeod made...
Third man sentenced for home invasion murder from 2023
The third man who pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter for the 2023 home invasion murder of 19-year-old Ryan Nagy has been sentenced. Ousmane Keita was one of four who broke into Nagy’s home in an attempt to rob...
Second-degree murder charge for Vanderhoof incident: RCMP
After a days-long investigation into a motor vehicle incident in Vanderhoof, a 39-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder. Around 1 p.m. on July 9, Vanderhoof RCMP were called to a motor vehicle incident near Bublitz Road and Loop Road....
B.C. climate news: Firefighters battle two out-of-control wildfires near Boston Bar | First Nation challenges...
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. climate news: Firefighters battle two out-of-control wildfires near Boston Bar | First Nation challenges port plan to dredge Metro Vancouver’s Second Narrows for oil tankers | Western Europe had hottest June on record Here’s all the...
Man drowns while paddleboarding in Mission
Breadcrumb Trail Links Man drowns while paddleboarding in Mission The 58-year-old man was paddle boarding at Hayward Lake, where it’s believed he lost his balance and fell into the water. Author of the article: By Tiffany Crawford Published Jul 10,...
This Week In History, 1931: A roly poly pachyderm meets a squirmer with a rubber...
Breadcrumb Trail Links This Week In History, 1931: A roly poly pachyderm meets a squirmer with a rubber chest Wrestling promoter Emil Klank presided over an ‘Era of Wonderful Nonsense’ in Vancouver Author of the article: By John Mackie Published Jul 11,...
Collision between motorcyclist and pedestrian being investigated in Port Moody
A serious collision between a motorcyclist and a pedestrian in Port Moody Friday afternoon is being investigated by Port Moody Police (PMP). The incident closed the 3000 block of Murray Street in both directions while the scene is investigated, police...
Apartment fire shuts down street in New Westminster
Fire crews were called out to the 900-block of 4th Avenue in New Westminster around 1:30 p.m., Friday afternoon, shared the City of New Westminster’s Facebook account. An apartment building is on fire and crews from New West Fire and...
Birthday for the ages: Canada’s oldest reported man turns 110 in Montreal
Joseph Mery Arthur reached a milestone few ever will on Tuesday when he turned 110 years old, officially making him Canada’s oldest reported man. Born in Saint-Marc, Haiti in 1916, Joseph moved to Montreal 55 years ago, with his 10...
