Wildfire north of Peachland triggers ‘tactical evacuations’
Hundreds of people remain on evacuation order or alert in the Central Okanagan due to an out of control wildfire…
Premier calls for reform to B.C.’s process for determining expensive-drug coverage
At least 10 people resigned from the Expensive Drugs for Rare Diseases Committee after the Health Minister reversed a decision…
HWY 99 northbound offramp to Steveston HWY in Richmond closed
A critical exit from Highway 99 northbound to the Steveston Highway in Richmond is closed as crews respond to a…
Tariffs on pharmaceuticals entering the U.S. from Canada Aug. 1
The threat of tariffs is once again looming with United States President Donald Trump entertaining the idea of slapping up…
Greater Vancouver homebuyers ‘taking the summer off’ in tepid market
Detached homes in region may now be more attainable, says Re/Max expert.A sluggish spring market has extended into the summer,…
Teenage suspect arrested after teenager stabbed to death in Vancouver
The Vancouver Police Department says a suspect has turned himself in after the stabbing death of a 15-year-old in Robson…
Surrey teen stabbed and killed near Robson Square in downtown Vancouver
Vancouver police are investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy from Surrey, who was stabbed late Saturday night near Robson…
Hotel rooms hard to book, expensive as tourism booms in Vancouver
With more and more Canadians sidestepping travel to the U.S., tourism appears to be booming on this side of the…
8 Metro Vancouver beaches unsafe for swimming: VCH
Vancouver Coastal Health says eight beaches in Metro Vancouver are unsafe for swimming due to high levels of E.coli, or…
B.C. grocer avoids selling U.S. produce for 117 days in what expert calls a ‘real’ boycott
A grocery store in Victoria, B.C., has avoided selling U.S. produce for 117 days.Garth Green, general manager of Urban Grocer,…