Canucks may not be done making moves after trading Carson Soucy

Carson Soucy wasn’t a mistake for the Vancouver Canucks. The defence just got better around him. The mobile, six-foot-five defenceman was a significant add for the Canucks...

Mar 7, 2025 | Local

B.C. budget makes health care a priority for 2025

B.C.’s 2025 budget released Tuesday made clear that health care is among the province’s top priorities to protect from the effects of U.S. tariffs with...

Mar 7, 2025 | Local

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