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...
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...
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...
Four years after devastating B.C. floods, little has been done to protect homes, businesses, infrastructure
Breadcrumb Trail Links Four years after devastating B.C. floods, little has been done to protect homes, businesses, infrastructure The B.C. government released a 10-year flood mitigation plan in 2024 but it had no price tag, no project priorities, and no...
Whitecaps and City of Vancouver to explore possible new stadium at Hastings Park
Breadcrumb Trail Links Whitecaps and City of Vancouver to explore possible new stadium at Hastings Park Agreement gives team to the end of 2026 to work on a potential new stadium at the former Hastings Racecourse site Author of the...
Photos: Flood waters pour into Abbotsford
Abbotsford, BC: DECEMBER 12, 2025 — Flooding along the Trans-canada Highway at Whatcom Road area in Abbotsford, BC Friday, December 12, 2025. Heavy rainfall earlier this week caused the Nooksack River to flood, draining into the Sumas prairie around Abbotsford,...
Familiar fate: Abbotsford residents say floods feel ‘very similar to 4 years ago’
Standing near a rail line next to the U.S. border, Abbotsford resident Robbie Friesen said the ground under his feet was dry about 30 minutes earlier. “Now at our deepest point we’re about four feet underwater here at the centre...
