Homicidio en CRAB Park, Summer Hotel en limbo y decomiso récord de cocaína — Miércoles en Vancouver

Feds open up Trans Mountain equity stake to Indigenous groups on pipeline’s path

The federal government has offered Indigenous groups a collective 15 per cent ownership stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline, advancing a long-promised plan to give First Nations equity in the federally owned infrastructure connecting Alberta crude to a Vancouver-area export terminal.

Town of Golden reverses decision to align clocks with B.C., will match Alberta instead

Golden was set to be the sole community in the East Kootenay synced with B.C. after the Regional District of the East Kootenay voted for permanent mountain daylight time, in alignment with Alberta.

'Pissed off!' B.C. mayors react to snap provincial election call

Overlapping municipal and provincial campaign periods and back-to-back elections are likely to stoke voter apathy and confusion, say mayors.

PWHL hires hockey attorney Alison Izzi to be Goldeneyes GM

The Professional Women's Hockey League hired Alison Izzi on Tuesday as general manager of the Vancouver Goldeneyes based on her experience as an attorney specializing in hockey matters.

Meet the party leaders running in B.C.'s snap election on Oct. 24

District of Squamish rejects $142M Woodfibre LNG deal

The District of Squamish has rejected a negotiated 10-year tax settlement that would have seen Woodfibre LNG contributing $142 million to the community in the Sea-to-Sky region.

Metro Vancouver gets warrant to seize Parkland refinery documents following 2024 chemical leak

Metro Vancouver is requesting a search warrant for documents inside a Burnaby refinery that enforcement officers believe will prove the company polluted the region and that it failed to immediately notify district officials in the hours leading up to a chemical leak in January 2024. The bylaw violations could could carry fines of up to $1.2 million if proven.

Stretch of Highway 1 in Burnaby reopens after serious crash sends 1 to hospital

One person was taken to hospital in critical condition after an early morning crash on Highway 1 in Burnaby, officials say. Part of the highway was closed for much of the morning, but reopened before noon on Wednesday.

Surrey man convicted of 2nd-degree murder in 2023 killing

John Paul Martin, 45, has been found guilty of second-degree murder for the killing of Robb Memory, 56, in August 2023. The conviction carries an automatic life sentence.

Girlfriend of B.C.'s Hudson Williams says Heated Rivalry fans crossing 'huge boundary'

Katelyn Larson, a Vancouver-based tattoo artist, made a rare statement about her relationship with Hudson Williams, calling out Heated Rivalry fans for their parasocial behaviour.

Nanaimo fire chief supports proposed ban on continuous flame torches — but warns it might not be effective

Nanaimo's fire chief says he's supportive of a proposed ban on continuous flame torches in the city, but warns that it might not be effective in reducing accidental fires or injuries for those who use them.

First Nations in B.C. Interior feel 'fear and scarcity' amidst drought-stricken salmon run

With this year's low water levels and high temperatures, algae and contaminants in the watershed are a key concern along with fish spawning.

Child-care programs reopening after staffing shortage on Sunshine Coast

The West Sechelt YMCA Child Care Centre’s infant and toddler program will reopen in October with eight spots, down from the previous 12 spots, after a staffing shortage prompted a closure.

NHLers reflect league’s cash-infused off-season

Leo Carlsson was in the car with his dad when the phone rang.

Serious crash on Highway 1 in Burnaby causes huge traffic delays

Drive BC said the crash happened just before 12:30 a.m., shutting down all westbound lanes between Kensington Avenue and Sprott Street in Burnaby.

B.C. election 2026: 1st full day of campaigning underway

It is the first full day of the provincial election campaign in B.C. and the parties are wasting no time in making announcements and presenting their platforms and promises.

Almost a year after collapse warning, future of Vancouver SRO remains in limbo

Following an Oct. 17, 2025 fire in one of the second-floor rooms, then Chief Building Official Saul Schwebs ordered the Summer Hotel unsafe to occupy due to water damage.

Vancouver police say $5.8M of cocaine found in t-shirt order is record bust

Vancouver police say the largest cocaine seizure in the force's history was discovered by employees at a legitimate company sorting through an order.

Leader of B.C. Conservatives says they are united, ready after snap election call

Interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson, who replaced Findlay on Sunday, says NDP Leader David Eby is going to regret Tuesday's election call.

4th minister for David Eby announces she’s not running in upcoming election

Brenda Bailey announced in August she was diagnosed with early-stage treatable cancer and underwent surgery. She says she's now cancer-free and not seeking re-election on Oct. 24.

Vancouver sees 6th homicide of 2026 after man dies in CRAB Park

Officers were called to CRAB Park in the city's Downtown Eastside early Wednesday after someone reported a man in medical distress.

Kelowna business owner calls for more action after a series of break-ins

Wendy Munyanyi, owner of Mary-Claris Hair Extensions, says three wigs worth a combined $900 were stolen during the latest break-in Tuesday morning.

From meat to the saddle: B.C. rancher trains yaks to carry riders

“Our hope is that as we raise them from calves to be well handled that you can continue training them and then they would have a purpose aside from just being butchered,”