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Ostrich farm sues for loss of dietary pill business, says projected revenue was $200M

The owners of a British Columbia farm where hundreds of ostriches were killed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency last year is suing the government and police, claiming the loss of a business with revenue it projected at $200 million....

Nov 4, 2026 | Local

Tumbler Ridge victim Maya Gebala recognized with heroism award from U.S. foundation

Maya Gebala, who was badly injured during the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has received the first international award from a U.S.-based charity that was formed in the aftermath of another school shooting. The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation,...

Nov 4, 2026 | Local

Person ejected from vehicle in rollover crash in Cloverdale

Two people were seriously injured, including one who was ejected from a vehicle, in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Cloverdale Monday afternoon. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says officers were called to the crash, which took place in the southbound...

Nov 4, 2026 | Local

OMNI wins at the 40th Jack Webster awards

It was a big night for OMNI News at the 2026 Jack Webster Awards held Monday at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver. OMNI’s Sarbraj Singh Kahlon won the Excellence in Multilingual Journalism award, for his reporting produced with Allan Chek,...

Nov 4, 2026 | Local

Homicide charges laid in death of missing Burnaby boy, 11

Breadcrumb Trail Links Homicide charges laid in death of missing Burnaby boy, 11 The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team took over the case back in June and Kai Pavlovic’s remains were later located Author of the article: By Joseph Ruttle Published...

Nov 4, 2026 | Local

Teen injured after e-scooter, e-bike riders race through Kerrisdale on Halloween

Breadcrumb Trail Links Teen injured after e-scooter, e-bike riders race through Kerrisdale on Halloween A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital with minor injuries after he allegedly sped past several stop signs and collided with a vehicle Author of the...

Nov 4, 2026 | Local

Surrey police investigating after pedestrian allegedly hit by car

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says it is investigating a report of a pedestrian being hit by a car. Police say they were called to the area of Nico Wynd Drive and Crescent Road around 2:30 p.m. Saturday. “[BC Emergency...

Nov 3, 2026 | Local

Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says

British Columbia premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says the Conservative caucus of 63 legislators is united to lead the province but he warns of difficult and unpopular decisions ahead. Doerkson made the comments as newly elected Conservatives gathered for their first caucus...

Nov 3, 2026 | Local

B.C. First Nations file legal challenges of federal decision on Pacific Link pipeline

Several First Nations in British Columbia have filed legal challenges to the federal government’s decision to list the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline between Alberta to B.C.’s coast as a project of national interest, fast-tracking its review. A statement from...

Nov 3, 2026 | Local

Murder charge laid in connection with death of boy reported missing last year: IHIT

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) says charges have been laid in connection with the homicide of 11-year-old Kai Pavlovic, who had been reported missing last year. Police say 51-year-old Branko Bijelic has been charged with second-degree murder and indignity...

Nov 3, 2026 | Local