Third measles case confirmed in B.C’s Lower Mainland since February

Health authorities in B.C.’s Lower Mainland have confirmed a new case of a person infected with measles. Fraser Health says the virus infected a resident...

Mar 7, 2025 | Local

Canucks trade defenceman Carson Soucy to Rangers for third-round pick

The Vancouver Canucks have dealt defenceman Carson Soucy to the New York Rangers ahead of the NHL trade deadline. The Canucks got a 2025 third-round draft pick in return. The selection...

Mar 7, 2025 | Local

B.C. to get about $3.7 billion in tobacco lawsuit settlement

British Columbia Attorney General Niki Sharma says the province’s share of a landmark settlement for health damages from the big tobacco firms will be about...

Mar 7, 2025 | Local

Teen student arrested after knife incident at New Westminster school

A New Westminster Secondary student was arrested Thursday after allegedly bringing a knife to school. The New Westminster Police Department says it responded to reports...

Mar 7, 2025 | Local

Unlicensed solid waste facility in Delta ordered to pay over $100,000

A pair of waste-processing companies in Delta have been ordered by a B.C. court to pay $110,000 in fines. A provincial court ordered Basran Industries...

Mar 7, 2025 | Local

Vancouver police host closed-door forum on crime with retailers

Retail crime and violence are the focus of a private forum being hosted Thursday by the Vancouver Police Department. The VPD is bringing together experts...

Mar 7, 2025 | Local

B.C. signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government

The British Columbia and federal governments have signed a four-year, $670-million pharmacare agreement, giving universal access to contraceptive and diabetes medications. The plan will support nearly 550,000...

Mar 6, 2025 | Local

Serious Surrey crash kills 1, another critical; Highway 10 closed

The Surrey Police Service is on the scene after a fatal crash along Highway 10 Thursday morning. Media Liaison Ian MacDonald says the “serious injury...

Mar 6, 2025 | Local

B.C. budget ignores TransLink service needs: mayor

The provincial budget set aside almost $16 billion for transportation and transit projects over the next three years, but none of it was direct funding...

Mar 6, 2025 | Local