Residents in B.C.’s Fraser Valley ‘more hopeful’ of escaping flooding after rains

Sandbags, dikes, and stacks of giants rocks appear to be doing their job holding back the Chilliwack River from flooding parts of Fraser Valley in...

Mar 21, 2026 | Local

Charge upgraded to second-degree murder after weekend homicide in Surrey

A 29-year-old man’s charge in connection with a fatal shooting in Surrey over the weekend has been upgraded from manslaughter to second-degree murder, the Integrated...

Mar 21, 2026 | Local

High-risk sex offender facing new charges, says VPD

A high-risk sex offender, about whom the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) issued a warning in November, is facing new charges. On Nov. 17, 2025, police...

Mar 21, 2026 | Local

Merritt is gearing up for wildfire season, mayor says

Another year, another wildfire season, and some B.C. communities are looking to get a head start before any major blazes. Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz says...

Mar 21, 2026 | Local

Good Samaritan foils alleged purse-snatcher, Vancouver police say

A 41-year-old man has been arrested and charged after an alleged attempted purse-snatching that was foiled by the actions of a Good Samaritan, according to...

Mar 21, 2026 | Local

Eby says he will sell B.C. as ‘stable jurisdiction’ during trade trip to China

A trade delegation headed by British Columbia Premier David Eby will travel to China later this year in an effort to drum up business for...

Mar 21, 2026 | Local

2 suspects arrested, charged with kidnapping senior in Vancouver

Police say two suspects have been charged with kidnapping after a home invasion in East Vancouver this week. The Vancouver Police Department responded to a...

Mar 21, 2026 | Local

Invasive grasses may pose deadly risk post-wildfire, UBC researcher says

A University of British Columbia researcher says invasive grasses are creeping into burnt landscapes years after wildfires and could fuel massive future fires that put...

Mar 21, 2026 | Local

Letters to The Vancouver Sun: This may be our last chance to save a stunning...

Breadcrumb Trail Links Letters to The Vancouver Sun: This may be our last chance to save a stunning Vancouver view Vancouver Sun readers give their...

Mar 21, 2026 | Local