WestJet flights resume at YVR following tentative labour agreement
Flights are gradually resuming at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) after WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents the airline’s cabin crew, reached a tentative agreement. YVR spokesperson Chloe Reynaud said 21 WestJet flights are scheduled to...
B.C. welcomes more than 100 firefighters from Mexico amid challenging wildfire season
More than 100 wildfire personnel from Mexico arrived in British Columbia on Monday to assist with ongoing firefighting efforts as the province battles more than 100 active wildfires. Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar was at Abbotsford International Airport to welcome...
Bradley Creek wildfire causes widespread damage to BC Hydro infrastructure
The Bradley Creek wildfire has caused extensive damage to BC Hydro infrastructure, leaving thousands of customers without power in the Westside Road, Vernon and Spallumcheen areas. Nearly 3,500 customers were initially affected by wildfire-related outages. On Sunday, BC Hydro restored...
Here’s where Canadians are earning the most — and the region where wages are lowest
Breadcrumb Trail Links Here’s where Canadians are earning the most — and the region where wages are lowest Residents in the top-earning area made an average of $1,862.20 per week in May this year Author of the article: By Ellie...
Douglas Todd: Vancouver’s ‘bait and switch’ on below-market housing (Part two)
Breadcrumb Trail Links Douglas Todd: Vancouver’s ‘bait and switch’ on below-market housing (Part two) The city has allowed dozens of rental building projects to backtrack on their earlier below-market commitments. Here’s how some happened. Author of the article: By Douglas...
Saturday shooting in Port Moody leaves man hospitalized
A man is in hospital following a shooting in Port Moody on Saturday afternoon, according to police. Port Moody Police say officers were called to the area of Union Street and Barnet Highway at approximately 2:40 p.m. When officers arrived,...
WestJet crew strike cancels 88 flights at YVR
A labour dispute involving more than 4,400 WestJet cabin crew members has led to the cancellation of 88 flights at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). WestJet has temporarily suspended its mainline operations as the airline and the Canadian Union of Public...
New anthology highlights experiences, creativity of LGBTQ+ prisoners
A local high-schooler is working to help LGBTQ+ prisoners share their stories and find connection. The perspective of a queer prisoner with early-onset Alzheimer’s isn’t one you hear about often. Freya Pan, a Vancouver high schooler, is part of a...
Gun seized during Surrey arrest, police say
A gun was seized during the arrest of a driver in Surrey early Sunday morning, according to police. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) said officers recovered a gun, three knives and ammunition during an incident that began around 1:30 a.m....
Bradley Creek wildfire doubles in size as thousands evacuate in the Okanagan
The Bradley Creek wildfire more than doubled in size over the weekend, prompting a series of new evacuation orders and forcing thousands of people from their homes. The affected communities are located at the northern end of Okanagan Lake. On...
