Temporary classrooms arriving in Tumbler Ridge

New temporary classroom trailers are on their way for students in Tumbler Ridge, according to the Ministry of Education and Child Care. School District No....

Feb 17, 2026 | Local

Teen charged after shooting in Nanaimo, police say

The Nanaimo RCMP says a 17-year-old boy has been charged after an alleged shooting on Feb. 11 that sent another teen to hospital. The 15-year-old...

Feb 17, 2026 | Local

Port Coquitlam woman raising funds for Iranian dogs in distress 

A warm cup of soup in the Lower Mainland could help provide hope for dogs caught in Iran’s political unrest this weekend.    Arezoo Asgarkhani, who moved...

Feb 17, 2026 | Local

Victim of fatal weekend shooting in Chilliwack identified

Police have identified the victim in a fatal shooting in Chilliwack Sunday morning. According to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), 48-year-old Kristopher Benson was...

Feb 17, 2026 | Local

B.C. budget eyes staffing but finance minister says no big service cuts or tax hikes

The British Columbia government won’t be making big service cuts or raising taxes in the 2026 budget, even as it faces a projected $11.2 billion...

Feb 17, 2026 | Local

Sunday service held in Tumbler Ridge, while Langley mourns the loss of a former resident

People came together once again in Tumbler Ridge, this time for Sunday service — the first since a mass shooting in the town left nine...

Feb 17, 2026 | Local

Tumbler Ridge students not expected to return to school following mass shooting

In the aftermath of the deadly mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary last week, the school district says it doesn’t expect students to return to...

Feb 17, 2026 | Local

Specialist provides tips ahead of official February start to tax season

It’s not quite time to panic, but one expert advises that you should start organizing all of your documents ahead of Canada’s tax deadline this...

Feb 17, 2026 | Local

Special weather statement forecasts cold, snow in B.C.’s south coast

Lower Mainland residents should prepare for cooler weather this week. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a special weather statement for areas covering...

Feb 17, 2026 | Local