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Police intercept 73 kilograms of cocaine on B.C. highway

Police intercept 73 kilograms of cocaine on B.C. highway

Police say the man was from Surrey and was caught outside Sicamous.
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4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Vancouver Island

4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Vancouver Island

The quake hit about 234 kilometres from Port Hardy just before 6:25 a.m. Monday.
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Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing

Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing

Food Banks Canada's annual survey of food bank use in Canada recorded more than two million visits in March 2024 — nearly double the monthly visits in March 2019, and six per cent above last year's record-breaking figure.
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B.C. election down to absentee votes as mail-in tally fails to decide closest races

B.C. election down to absentee votes as mail-in tally fails to decide closest races

VICTORIA — The result of British Columbia's election will come down to the count of absentee ballots on Monday after a tally of mail-in votes over the weekend failed to resolve a handful of undecided races.
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Another bumpy week ahead as Trudeau faces deadlines from Liberal MPs, Bloc

Another bumpy week ahead as Trudeau faces deadlines from Liberal MPs, Bloc

OTTAWA — Another week, another raft of imminent challenges to Justin Trudeau's leadership of both the country and the Liberal Party.
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North Vancouver declares state of local emergency, 3 homes evacuated after heavy rain

North Vancouver declares state of local emergency, 3 homes evacuated after heavy rain

The District of North Vancouver has declared a state of local emergency and ordered three homes evacuated in the Deep Cove neighbourhood over concerns debris left behind from last weekend's atmospheric river could pose a safety risk.
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Hiring spree for De Havilland's North Saanich plant as it gears up to make firefighting planes for Europe

Hiring spree for De Havilland's North Saanich plant as it gears up to make firefighting planes for Europe

De Havilland is selling 22 Canadair 515 firefighting planes to European customers with delivery expected to begin in late 2027 or early 2028.
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Opinion: Want to build healthier cities? Make room for bird and tree diversity

Opinion: Want to build healthier cities? Make room for bird and tree diversity

In 36 Canadian cities, researchers found a positive association between greater bird and tree diversity and self-rated mental health.
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Three taken to hospital after fight breaks out at New Westminster, B.C., casino

Three taken to hospital after fight breaks out at New Westminster, B.C., casino

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police are searching for a suspect after three people were stabbed at a casino in New Westminster, B.C., early Saturday morning.
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Opinion: Bank of Canada’s rate cut not enough to address economic issues on its own

Opinion: Bank of Canada’s rate cut not enough to address economic issues on its own

Monetary policy is vital, but it cannot be the only way to fix the Canadian economy — it’s merely the first line of defence against inflation.
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