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‘The response has been incredible’: Krispy Kreme opens doughnut shop in Vancouver

Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘The response has been incredible’: Krispy Kreme opens doughnut shop in Vancouver The promise of free weekly doughnuts drew a lineup that reportedly numbered more than 50 people and started the night before the opening Author of...

Dec 18, 2025 | Local

Wet weather continues as heavy rain, wind warnings issued in parts of B.C.

Environment Canada has issued significant rainfall warnings for low-lying parts of southwestern British Columbia, just one day after heavy rain triggered more flood warnings and on top of last week’s major inundations in the Fraser Valley. The agency is forecasting...

Dec 17, 2025 | Local

Major conservation of B.C. forestry land totalling 45,000 hectares announced

An environmental charity says it has reached an agreement with the federal and British Columbia governments as well as other private and public sector partners to conserve 45,000 hectares of timberland in the province. The Nature Conservancy of Canada says...

Dec 17, 2025 | Local

Senior B.C. Mountie facing assault charges to plead not guilty: Lawyer

The lawyer for a senior British Columbia RCMP officer says his client intends to plead not guilty to assault charges laid after an alleged off-duty altercation in Abbotsford in July. RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul was charged in September with...

Dec 17, 2025 | Local

Abbotsford residents recover from flooding; More rain on the way

Parts of Abbotsford remain under a flood warning, and thousands of residents were without power Monday, while even more rain is forecast to fall on the region. As the floodwaters in Abbotsford recede, residents are left with the cleanup efforts....

Dec 17, 2025 | Local

Man facing third murder charge in triple stabbing

A Vancouver man is now facing a third charge of second-degree murder in connection to the deaths of three women in East Vancouver in September. Viet Quy John Ly, 54, was arrested Sept. 5 at a building near Joyce Street...

Dec 17, 2025 | Local

Municipal affairs critic calls for local government oversight and accountability

Critic for Municipal Affairs Tony Luck says the provincial government needs to reinstate the position of Auditor General for Local Government amidst turmoil in Metro Vancouver. Luck said the municipal government’s top three executives are either terminated, on leave, for facing...

Dec 17, 2025 | Local

Flood watch ends in North Shore; Chilliwack River remains high concern

With more rain in the forecast, authorities say we aren’t in the clear just yet. A flood warning remains in place for the Chilliwack River and the province says it is one of the most sensitive systems right now. The...

Dec 17, 2025 | Local

25 charges approved in mail theft investigation

Burnaby RCMP say criminal charges have now been laid against a group arrested in a major mail theft operation last year. Investigators identified a group of suspects following two break-ins at an apartment building on Telford Avenue in October 2024. After...

Dec 17, 2025 | Local

Pedestrian taken to hospital with serious injuries after reportedly being struck

One person has been taken to hospital in serious condition after a pedestrian was reportedly hit in Surrey. B.C. Emergency Health Services say they were called to Highway 10 and 180th Street at 5 p.m. They say paramedics treated one...

Dec 17, 2025 | Local