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2 men charged after fatal 2022 Maple Ridge shooting

Two men are now facing charges related to a deadly shooting in Maple Ridge four years ago. On Aug. 12, 2022, the Ridge Meadows RCMP responded to reports of a shooting on 119 Avenue near 216 Street, where officers found...

Apr 14, 2026 | Local

DRIPA pause won’t be confidence vote, B.C. election prospect recedes

The prospect of an early election in B.C. is receding after the government announced that legislation to suspend parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) will no longer be a confidence vote. Premier David Eby...

Apr 14, 2026 | Local

Final arguments underway in case against catholic hospital’s MAID refusal

B.C.’s Supreme Court will begin hearing closing arguments this week in a case that will determine whether faith-based organizations can continue to prohibit medical assistance in dying at their facilities. The case has been brought by the family of Samantha...

Apr 14, 2026 | Local

Police investigating arson at Abbotsford alternative school

A small fire at an Abbotsford school in the early hours of Monday morning is being investigated as arson. The Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) say it responded to reports of the fire at the Bakerview Centre for Learning on Marshall...

Apr 14, 2026 | Local

Shots fired at home in Surrey

A home in Surrey was the target of gunfire Monday morning, police say. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says it responded to reports of shots fired near 95 Avenue and 127 Street around 2:50 a.m. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO...

Apr 14, 2026 | Local

Abbotsford school damaged in arson: Police

Breadcrumb Trail Links Abbotsford school damaged in arson: Police Fire extinguished; no injuries reported Author of the article: By Cheryl Chan Published Apr 13, 2026 Last updated 8 hours ago 1 minute read You can save this article by registering for...

Apr 14, 2026 | Local

Number of candidates running for leader of B.C. Conservatives has shrunk to five

The number of candidates running to replace John Rustad as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C. has shrunk to five.  Contractor Warren Hamm of Rossland, B.C., says he has dropped out of the race and now supports entrepreneur and...

Apr 13, 2026 | Local

Steveston community comes together to mark 10 years of B.C.’s toxic drug crisis

Trevor Tablitney gathered residents of Steveston in Richmond together for a cause near and dear to his heart. This week marks 10 years since the province declared a public health emergency in response to the rapid rise in drug-related deaths, marking...

Apr 13, 2026 | Local

Vancouver marks Vaisakhi with massive celebration of faith and community

Colour, music, and community spirit filled the streets of South Vancouver on Saturday as tens of thousands gathered to celebrate Vaisakhi, a major spring festival celebrated by people of the Sikh faith around the world. The annual Vaisakhi parade has...

Apr 13, 2026 | Local

Conservative leadership hopeful Milobar changes campaign manager after investigation

Peter Milobar will be without his longtime campaign manager during the final stretch of the race to become the new leader of the Conservative Party of B.C. amid controversy stemming from a 2024 website and mail-out. Milobar’s campaign said in...

Apr 13, 2026 | Local