B.C. tables treaty legislation after 30-year negotiation with K’omoks First Nation
A First Nation in British Columbia is one step closer to a fully ratified treaty after the province tabled implementation legislation on Tuesday, about 30 years after negotiations began. The treaty would confirm K’omoks First Nation ownership of about 3,442...
New supportive housing in Vancouver can connect Chinese seniors to the community, advocates say
New supportive housing that recently opened in Vancouver’s downtown will bring Chinese seniors one step closer to the community, according to advocates. Queenie Choo, the CEO of Vancouver-based S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation, says the new building will offer cultural support to Chinese-Canadian...
Facing NDP caucus tension, David Eby backs down on making DRIPA suspension a confidence vote
Breadcrumb Trail Links Facing NDP caucus tension, David Eby backs down on making DRIPA suspension a confidence vote At a weekend caucus meeting, 10 NDP MLAs reportedly expressed concerns about the legislation Author of the article: By Alec Lazenby Published...
The new Lotto Max: Bigger jackpots, more bonus prizes but higher ticket price
Breadcrumb Trail Links The new Lotto Max: Bigger jackpots, more bonus prizes but higher ticket price BCLC announced the revamp last fall and the changes take effect on Tuesday, April 14 Author of the article: By Joseph Ruttle Published Apr...
Alleged B.C. dark web drug trafficker arrested in Germany
Breadcrumb Trail Links Alleged B.C. dark web drug trafficker arrested in Germany A Victoria man who allegedly sold fentanyl pills on the dark web has been returned from Germany where he fled after his initial arrest. Author of the article:...
B.C. launches task force on mitigating Iran war impacts on province
B.C. Premier David Eby has announced the launch of a cross-government task force to monitor the implications of the Iran war on the province on Monday. Speaking in front of reporters inside the B.C. Legislature on Monday, Eby, and Jobs...
AbbyPD investigating collision after driver fled scene and crashed into tree
A SUV driver is in the hospital after they first fled a collision they were involved in and then collided with a tree. The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) says that they are investigating the incident that occurred on Thursday along...
Four years after defeat, former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum enters municipal election
The former mayor of Surrey, Doug McCallum, announced on Monday that he is running for Surrey mayor. McCallum had the top job at Surrey’s City Hall twice, first for three consecutive terms between 1996 and 2005. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN...
Vancouver hit-and-run victim dies of injuries: police
The victim of a hit-and-run in Vancouver last week has died. On Wednesday, police began investigating after the driver of a white GMC Yukon struck the victim, a 68-year-old man, who was crossing the intersection of Oak Street and West...
Driver crashes through HWY 1 barrier in Surrey, rolls truck
Police say no one was injured Monday morning when the driver of a transport truck crashed through a barricade on Highway 1 in Surrey and rolled onto a road below. The Surrey Police Service says the crash happened around 8:15...
