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B.C. grandma missing after vehicle found on washed out road

B.C. grandma missing after vehicle found on washed out road

She was last seen on Oct. 25 just after 10 a.m.
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'Bill-splitting boom' helps B.C. residents save money, poll finds

'Bill-splitting boom' helps B.C. residents save money, poll finds

38% of British Columbians are carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and child care, and cohabiting with others, finds MNP Consumer Debt Index
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RCMP seize 73 kilograms of cocaine during traffic stop east of Sicamous, B.C.

RCMP seize 73 kilograms of cocaine during traffic stop east of Sicamous, B.C.

SICAMOUS, B.C. — RCMP say a traffic stop in British Columbia's southern Interior led to the discovery of about 73 kilograms of cocaine in a vehicle. Insp. Lori Orstad with B.C.
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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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