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Judge protects B.C. Alzheimer’s patient from husband ‘trying to kill her’

Breadcrumb Trail Links Judge protects B.C. Alzheimer’s patient from husband ‘trying to kill her’ B.C. man spoke openly about a ‘death plan’ for his 77-year-old wife if she became ineligible for MAID, over her objections Author of the article: By...

Dec 22, 2025 | Local

North Shore mountains finally opening as climate change shortens ski seasons

The comforting hum of a gondola was music to the ears of many happy downhill enthusiasts who lined up to ski down Grouse Mountain Friday. It was one of the latest openings on record for the mountain — which is...

Dec 21, 2025 | Local

Michael Bublé pitches in to help at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank

Holiday spirits were high at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) Thursday when a local music legend showed up to help out. Burnaby-born Michael Bublé volunteered alongside staff, handing out Senior’s Program Packs to clients. “What began for some as...

Dec 21, 2025 | Local

Long wait times for B.C.’s IVF funding leave hopeful parents-to-be disappointed

For 41-year-old Nina, B.C.’s publicly funded IVF program was her last chance at having a baby. She began her journey to motherhood with the Olive Fertility Centre back in 2014. She eventually became pregnant with twins, but sadly lost them...

Dec 21, 2025 | Local

B.C. Union that represents 67,500 health workers votes 54.2 per cent for 4 year deal

The bargaining group that represents 67,500 health workers in British Columbia has voted 54.2 per cent in favour of a four-year agreement. The deal follows other contracts recently signed with the government, which include wage increases of three per cent...

Dec 21, 2025 | Local

Man taken to hospital after shooting that was likely targeted, says Burnaby RCMP

The Burnaby RCMP says it is investigating after a man was shot near the Burnaby Mountain Golf Course Friday evening. Police say it happened shortly before 9 p.m. in the area of Woodbrook Place and Burnwood Drive. “When officers arrived,...

Dec 21, 2025 | Local

‘It just disappeared’: How Meta’s safety crackdown upended one Victoria woman’s life

Imagine waking up one morning to find that decades’ worth of your personal online history has been erased. Irreplaceable photos and videos have vanished. Mementos from loved ones who have since passed have disappeared. And not only that. Completely out...

Dec 21, 2025 | Local

Invasive fish introduced at Cultus Lake pose serious threat to salmon, say B.C. conservation officers

Breadcrumb Trail Links Invasive fish introduced at Cultus Lake pose serious threat to salmon, say B.C. conservation officers The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is asking for the public’s help to figure out how smallmouth bass got into Cultus Lake in...

Dec 21, 2025 | Local

Man charged in connection with extortion-related shooting in Abbotsford

Breadcrumb Trail Links Man charged in connection with extortion-related shooting in Abbotsford Police allege 22-year-old Gursewak Singh fired a gun on Dec. 17 in a ‘reckless’ public shooting in Abbotsford. Author of the article: By Tiffany Crawford Published Dec 20,...

Dec 21, 2025 | Local

Man charged after shooting at Abbotsford business

The Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) says a man has been charged in connection with a shooting at a business this week. Shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday, police were called to a truck and trailer repair business on King Road near...

Dec 20, 2025 | Local