Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

BC News

B.C.’s high-tech unicorns mauled by bear market that continues to linger

B.C.’s high-tech unicorns mauled by bear market that continues to linger

The bubble that floated at least 14 unicorn companies to big valuations popped in the latter half of 2022
Read more >
‘We’re running for our ancestors’: Syilx Unity Run connects community to the land

‘We’re running for our ancestors’: Syilx Unity Run connects community to the land

‘What you’re doing today, representing your community, in the highest of honour,’ said Chief Greg Gabriel of the Penticton Indian Band
Read more >
Man to plead guilty to criminal harassment at Vancouver 911 centre

Man to plead guilty to criminal harassment at Vancouver 911 centre

A judge told Donald Smith to stop posting recordings of online court proceedings online.
Read more >
B.C. co-op residents face eviction as rent triples in rare housing failure

B.C. co-op residents face eviction as rent triples in rare housing failure

Totem Co-op in South Surrey will lose its lease on July 1, after failing to obtain the land from under it; members say the new landowner has left them with little options but to leave due to an extreme rent hike proposal.
Read more >
It's official: The Pacific Buffet is never returning on BC Ferries

It's official: The Pacific Buffet is never returning on BC Ferries

Pour one out for the fancier food option that closed up in March 2020 and is never, ever coming back (like, ever).
Read more >
Disaster Financial Assistance offered to more people affected by spring flooding

Disaster Financial Assistance offered to more people affected by spring flooding

Financial assistance is provided for each accepted claim at 80% of the amount of total eligible damage that exceeds $1,000, to a maximum payment of $400,000.
Read more >
Feud between Vancouver bottlepickers led to weapons charge

Feud between Vancouver bottlepickers led to weapons charge

While the assault charged was stayed, the man was told to stay away from the still-fearful alleged victim.
Read more >
Monkeypox vaccine appointments available on Vancouver Island

Monkeypox vaccine appointments available on Vancouver Island

Anyone who received a first dose of IMVAMUNE (Mpox) vaccine at least 28 days ago is eligible for and encouraged to receive a second dose, says Island Health.
Read more >
Job action at Capilano U in B.C., as contracts inked with staff at five other schools

Job action at Capilano U in B.C., as contracts inked with staff at five other schools

VANCOUVER — Job action has halted all classes at Capilano University in North Vancouver. A statement on the university's website says classes are suspended at its main campus and its Sechelt campus on the Sunshine Coast.
Read more >
Warmest May on record leaves strawberries ripe for the picking

Warmest May on record leaves strawberries ripe for the picking

Picking began a week ago on Greater Victoria farms, after a warm, dry May gave the berries a boost
Read more >