Bold decisions: Is Joy MacPhail the most powerful woman in B.C.?

When Vancouver Magazine recently published its “Power 50 List,” Joy MacPhail emerged as the highest-ranking woman. “Though she’s retired from politics, MacPhail remains a major...

Dec 3, 2025 | Local

Fraser Health reaches resolution with ER doctor who sued health authority

An emergency room doctor who sued Fraser Health for bullying and unsafe conditions has reached a resolution with the health authority. Dr. Kaitlin Stockton says...

Dec 3, 2025 | Local

VPD warns of distraction thefts in Lower Mainland

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says that distraction thefts — targeting seniors — are becoming more common and more prevalent across the Lower Mainland. According...

Dec 3, 2025 | Local

Vancouver Island mill latest to close in B.C., 350 jobs lost

A pulp mill on Vancouver Island is permanently ending operations, the latest mill to close in the province, affecting around 350 employees. Domtar says in...

Dec 3, 2025 | Local

Hundreds of international students in limbo after B.C. college shutdown

Hundreds of international students are now scrambling to figure out their future after the closure of Pacific Link College in Surrey, B.C. In a Notice...

Dec 3, 2025 | Local

Fewer British Columbians drove across U.S. border for 10th consecutive month

From February to November, fewer British Columbians have driven into the United States compared to the same months in 2024. The Whatcom Council of Governments...

Dec 3, 2025 | Local

AFN vote against northern pipeline shows there are better ideas to move oil, Dix says

British Columbia’s energy minister says a vote from chiefs at the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa to uphold the oil tanker ban is...

Dec 3, 2025 | Local

WorkSafeBC warns of ladder injuries ahead of holidays

The provincial agency promoting the prevention of workplace injury is urging British Columbians to be careful when using a ladder around the holidays. WorkSafeBC says...

Dec 3, 2025 | Local

Class-action lawsuit certified against CN and CP railways over Lytton, B.C., fire

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says a class-action lawsuit against Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways can move ahead after a catastrophic fire in...

Dec 3, 2025 | Local