Food and beverage industry calls on province to access ‘unutilized land’ amid increasing costs

Manufacturers in the food and beverage sector in B.C. are sounding the alarm because a rising number are struggling with higher expenses and lower profits....

May 24, 2026 | Local

Squamish Nation warns of fake letter warning residents of directive to vacate

Squamish Nation is out with a warning about a fake letter that is circulating on Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) letterhead. The letter is directed to...

May 24, 2026 | Local

Police dismantle drug lab in Abbotsford

A joint police operation executed a search warrant at an Abbotsford property Thursday, dismantling a clandestine drug lab and locating several illegal weapons. Officers of...

May 24, 2026 | Local

Impaired ‘L’ driver has Ferrari impounded in West Vancouver

A Ferrari has been impounded after the driver, a 20-year-old woman with an “L” licence, was found to be impaired, according to the West Vancouver...

May 24, 2026 | Local

Voting opens in B.C. Conservative leadership race, winner to be announced May 30

Voting starts today for members of the B.C. Conservative Party to pick their new leader. Five candidates are running for leadership of B.C.’s official Opposition,...

May 24, 2026 | Local

Vancouver artists blend Indigenous and Chinese cultures through souvenir designs

May is Asian Heritage Month, and a collaboration between Indigenous and Chinese artists in Vancouver has produced a new series of souvenir magnets, blending cultural...

May 24, 2026 | Local

Maple Ridge fire crews, BC Wildfire Service remain on scene of ground fire

Maple Ridge Fire & Rescue said early Saturday afternoon it was on the scene of a smouldering brush fire, working alongside BC Wildfire Service crews....

May 24, 2026 | Local

Vancouver film industry mourns loss of Stewart McLean, praises his joyful spirit

Tributes and condolences have been flooding social media from Vancouver’s film industry after the remains of British Columbia actor Stewart McLean were found in a...

May 24, 2026 | Local

Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival to end after 25 years

The good times have come to an end as the Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival, also known as the Tropical Vibes Music Fest, has ended its...

May 24, 2026 | Local