Lapu-Lapu Day survivor says upcoming 2026 festival should not happen
As the first anniversary of last year’s Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy approaches, one survivor and several Filipino community groups say it’s too soon to bring the festival back. This year’s event is scheduled to take place April 17-19, but many say...
IHIT investigating overnight homicide at a Surrey home
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called in after a shooting death in Surrey early Sunday morning. Surrey Police Service (SPS) members were called to a home on Laurel Drive near 139th Street Surrey police say they were...
Gas pains: price per litre jumps past $2 across Lower Mainland
If you waited until this weekend to gas up, you might experience some pain at the pumps. The price of regular gas has been spotted around the 202.9 mark in Vancouver and as high as 204.9 in Surrey. Gas reaches...
‘It’s too fresh for us’: Some B.C. Lapu Lapu Day survivors oppose 2026 festival
Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘It’s too fresh for us’: Some B.C. Lapu Lapu Day survivors oppose 2026 festival ‘The question is, is this the right time?’ — Arcie Lim, president of the United Filipino-Canadian Associations in B.C. Author of the article:...
Metro Vancouver unionized outdoor workers vote to strike
Breadcrumb Trail Links Metro Vancouver unionized outdoor workers vote to strike The Greater Vancouver Regional District Employees Union says 97.8 per cent voted in favour of job action. Author of the article: By Tiffany Crawford Published Mar 14, 2026 1...
Nearly $1 million spend by Kwantlen Polytechnic student association sparks ministry investigation
Breadcrumb Trail Links Nearly $1 million spend by Kwantlen Polytechnic student association sparks ministry investigation Brenda Bailey, B.C.’s minister of finance, announced an investigation into the Kwantlen Student Association to determine whether there has been any misuse of funds Author...
B.C. paramedics vote to ratify new collective agreement
B.C.’s paramedics, dispatchers, and call-takers have voted to ratify a new collective agreement, their union says. In a news release Saturday, the Ambulance Paramedics of BC (APBC) – CUPE 873 says over 80 per cent of members voted in favour...
Expert challenged during cross-examination at Myles Gray public hearing
Under cross-examination, police use-of-force expert Michael Massine has softened his criticism of one of the officers involved in the beating of Myles Gray. Massine’s report on the events leading up to Gray’s death in 2015 was critical of the actions...
Blue Jays name Kevin Gausman as opening-day starter
The Toronto Blue Jays have tabbed Kevin Gausman to be their starter on Opening Day, manager John Schneider told reporters Saturday. Gausman, 35, is set to square off against the Athletics in front of a home crowd at the Rogers...
Spring break means one of B.C.’s busiest travel times
Friday marked the last day of school before kids across British Columbia headed off on spring break, which means it is also one of the province’s busiest travel times of the year. The Vancouver International Airport expects an estimated 1.2...
