Burnaby school district’s budget may be ‘devastated’ by retroactive pay

The Burnaby School District must retroactively pay new teachers who started their career anytime after July 1, 2022. The head of the school board says...

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

Ukrainian community asks the City of Vancouver to install historical monument

The Ukrainian community in B.C. is urging the City of Vancouver to erect a historical statue that commemorates the tragic famine that took place under...

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

4 arrested after 2 youths seriously injured in stabbing in Aldergrove Friday

Two youths have been taken to hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition after a stabbing in Aldergrove Friday afternoon. The Langley RCMP says officers were...

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

Fake bank workers, fake officers: Vancouver police warn public of elaborate new scam

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is warning the public about a scam involving fake police officers and fake bank employees working together. The scam starts...

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

14 people treated after hazmat incident at Chilliwack playground

More than a dozen people were assessed and treated by paramedics after a hazmat incident at a playground in Chilliwack Friday, according to BC Emergency...

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

Record Store Day returns for a 19th year of celebrating independent music stores

Saturday is Record Store Day, the 19th annual celebration of independent music retailers that began in 2007. “It’s still by a mile our busiest day...

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

B.C. police watchdog investigating after man went into medical distress during Port Coquitlam arrest

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) says it is looking into an arrest during which a man went into medical distress. The RCMP was...

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

‘Nanaimo Infusion’: Vancouver Island event attracts U.S. tourists, now aims to recruit health-care workers

Vancouver Island resident Tod Maffin couldn’t have known that what was originally meant as a plug for local tourism would ultimately result in a national...

Apr 18, 2026 | Local

Surrey parents turn to academics and the community hoping to save their son from a...

Two Surrey parents are seeking help from academics and the community to save their son, who has an extremely rare disease. Three-year-old Gurmoh loves listening...

Apr 18, 2026 | Local