Going against advice of city staff, Vancouver council approves residential tower on industrial land

Vancouver council’s eagerness to transform its industrial land is causing alarm and bewilderment among local city planners. This week, Vancouver city council made the rare...

Jan 29, 2026 | Local

Vaughn Palmer: B.C. backs company’s efforts to reopen Cowichan Tribes’ Richmond land case

VICTORIA — The B.C. NDP government is supporting a real estate company’s action to reopen the case that last year found the Cowichan Tribes had...

Jan 29, 2026 | Local

Police complaint commissioner to review discipline decision in handcuffing of Indigenous grandfather, girl

For the first time since its founding, the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner will review a discipline decision. It involves two Vancouver police officers...

Jan 29, 2026 | Local

How the World Cup Trophy (which is coming to Vancouver!) turned a dog into a...

His name was Pickles. He was beloved by an entire nation until he accidentally hung himself from his choker collar chasing a cat up a...

Jan 29, 2026 | Local

Jim Pattison Developments says sale of warehouse to ICE ‘still subject to certain approvals’

Jim Pattison Developments, which has come under fire over the planned sale of a warehouse in Virginia to U.S. Homeland Security to be used by...

Jan 29, 2026 | Local

This quaint BC small town is surrounded by endless white sand beaches and lush forest...

Tucked away on an island in B.C. is a quaint town that’s famous for its uniquely beautiful surroundings. Here you’ll find sandy beaches stretching out...

Jan 29, 2026 | Business

This magical Canadian island with sandy beaches ranked among the best spots to visit in...

This magical island is home to a scenic coastline, dotted with white sand beaches and lush rainforest. Small towns are scattered around, making a road...

Jan 29, 2026 | Business

BC’s 2026 spring weather forecast is out now and it’s probably not what you’re hoping...

While it feels like winter is never-ending, spring will come — but it may not be as enjoyable as you’re hoping. The spring 2026 weather...

Jan 29, 2026 | Business

This ​charming seaside town in BC was ranked among Canada’s most popular spots to move...

A little seaside town in B.C. has been named among the most popular spots to move to in Canada, on a recent ranking. The data...

Jan 29, 2026 | Business