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Skier dead after avalanche near Revelstoke

A skier is dead after being recovered from an avalanche in the Selkirk Mountains near Revelstoke, the RCMP says. The skier was with three companions and a guide when the avalanche happened around 2 p.m. Thursday. “The skier was located...

Feb 22, 2026 | Local

Vancouver Whitecaps return to BC Place for 2026 season

Your Vancouver Whitecaps are finally back at BC Place! The team returns to MLS action with their 2026 league opener against Real Salt Lake Saturday. Kickoff gets underway 4:30 pm, but festivities start at 3 p.m. While the Vancouver Whitecaps...

Feb 22, 2026 | Local

Beer, breakfast, both? Canadians to rise early to cheer for hockey gold against U.S.

From bar stools to church pews, Sunday best to pyjamas, hockey fans across the country will be rising bright and early to watch their team play for gold Sunday morning at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The Canadian men’s team is...

Feb 22, 2026 | Local

‘Kind of a gut punch’: SFU to lose NCAA-level hockey and lacrosse programs in move...

Simon Fraser University’s move away from U.S. college athletics will bring an end to its NCAA-level lacrosse and travel hockey programs following this season. It’s a decision one longtime coach calls “kind of a gut punch” that marks the loss...

Feb 22, 2026 | Local

‘Vancouver, you are gorgeous’: Cardi B fangirls over our views

Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘Vancouver, you are gorgeous’: Cardi B fangirls over our views The rapper, who plays Rogers Arena tonight, showed some enthusiastic appreciation for the city’s trademark beauty on her Instagram stories. Author of the article: By Aleesha Harris...

Feb 22, 2026 | Local

Photos: Lunar New Year kicks off Vancouver’s Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden

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Feb 22, 2026 | Local

Tumbler Ridge tragedy: How social media ‘becomes the story’ in major news events

Breadcrumb Trail Links Tumbler Ridge tragedy: How social media ‘becomes the story’ in major news events It can foster connection and support, while also spreading disinformation, say experts. Read more. Author of the article: By Glenda Luymes Published Feb 21,...

Feb 22, 2026 | Local

‘Signs of spring’: B.C. premier reacts to U.S. Supreme Court decision on Trump tariffs

B.C. Premier David Eby seemed more optimistic than he has in a long time after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s tariffs Friday. “The message that was sent by the court’s decision and a recent vote of the House...

Feb 21, 2026 | Local

Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT account banned in 2025 for references to violence

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, says it banned the account of Tumbler Ridge shooting suspect Jesse Van Rootselaar in 2025 after it was flagged internally as being misused in “furtherance of violent activities.” In a statement to 1130 NewsRadio, the...

Feb 21, 2026 | Local

Vancouver fast-tracking early liquor service for Canada Olympic gold medal hockey game

Some Vancouver bars and restaurants will be pouring pints before sunrise on Sunday morning as the city rushes to approve applications for extended liquor hours ahead of the men’s Olympic gold medal hockey game between Canada and the U.S. CLICK...

Feb 21, 2026 | Local