New Canucks Goalie, Eby’s Millionaire Tax & Scooter Crackdown — Vancouver's Week in Review.

B.C. police watchdog flags 'problematic' lack of co-operation in death investigation

British Columbia's civilian police oversight agency is flagging "concerning and problematic conduct" by some RCMP officers it says failed to fully co-operate with an investigation.

Deal reached to reopen shuttered Howe Sound pulp mill, union says

A union representing B.C. pulp mill workers says it's welcoming news that a shuttered facility in Howe Sound is set to reopen later this month.

Penticton, B.C., breaks ground on new fire hall headquarters

Members of Penticton city council, the Penticton Fire Department, and the Penticton Indian Band were on hand to mark the occasion of the groundbreaking. Construction on the $38-million project is expected to be completed in two years.

Why are B.C. firefighters still using wildfire data from the 1990s?

Prolonged drought in B.C.'s Southern Interior has led to explosive wildfires that current modelling software struggles to predict. It's partly because the data that informs these computer models was collected at least 30 years ago, when extreme fire behaviour, driven by events like prolonged drought — a feature of climate change — was less common.

B.C. woman ordered to pay $35K for repeatedly sharing ex's intimate images online

British Columbia's Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) has ordered a woman to pay her ex-partner $35,000 for repeatedly sharing intimate images of him online in what it called "a targeted campaign to harass and torment" him.

Oilers, Canucks take lessons from wild games

Neither the Vancouver Canucks nor the Edmonton Oilers were entirely happy with their first two games of the season. 

New totem pole raised in Hagwilget, B.C., for 1st time in 85 years

A new unity pole has been raised in Hagwilget, B.C., for the first time in 85 years. Four carvers worked on it for two years, while dozens of people helped hoist it into place on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Okanagan grape growers say crop insurance model failing amid wildfire smoke taint

Consecutive crop losses driven by climate change are exposing gaps in B.C.’s production insurance program, growers say.

Safety, street disorder top of mind for Nanaimo voters — but data suggests the issue is complicated

Data suggests crime in Nanaimo is actually trending downward, but safety and public disorder remain hot button issues in the city — as with many municipalities in B.C. — and are expected to feature prominently in the upcoming municipal and provincial elections.

Tofino-area landfill bans neoprene wetsuits

Advocates for the ban say that wetsuits are made of neoprene, a synthetic plastic material that doesn't break down. Wetsuits will now instead be recycled and upcycled by the Surfrider Foundation Canada, who have kept 10,000 pounds' worth of wetsuits out of B.C. landfills in the last year.

What I learned from North America's top meteorologists at Climate Week

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, CBC's Johanna Wagstaffe shares the vibe at New York Climate Week, and what she learned from meteorologists there; we map out Canada's progress on protected areas; and we visit a company trying to cut the cost of meat by mixing in mycelium.

Drivers told to expect delays as Vancouver begins repairs on Georgia Viaduct

Drivers travelling out of downtown Vancouver are being warned to prepare for possible delays as the city begins months of repairs on the Georgia Viaduct on Friday.

5 foreign nationals arrested in connection to B.C. extortions, shootings and arsons

LNG Canada to use Chinese steel on $33B expansion project in Kitimat, B.C.

LNG Canada says because Canadian suppliers are unable to make what it needs, it once again plans to use Chinese steel in its $33-billion Phase 2 expansion project in Kitimat, B.C. The expansion of its pipeline network, however, has set a 70 per cent target for Canadian steel.

Grindr is being used to lure victims to assault by young people, RCMP warn

RCMP said that in both instances, victims reported that they had been communicating with a person through Grindr and had agreed to meet in person.

5 foreign nationals charged with extortion-related crimes in B.C.

As part of Project E_PURSUANCE, four men were arrested in Surrey on Thursday and one man, a resident of India, was arrested at Toronto-Pearson International Airport, police said.

Alberta's Knox, B.C.'s Ruck add to Canada's medal haul at Swimming World Cup

Canadians Taylor Ruck and Finlay Knox added to the country's medal haul Friday at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan.

B.C. man sentenced to 8 months in jail for antisemitic graffiti on Victoria synagogue

B.C. provincial court Judge Micah Rankin's ruling released this week says Arthur Roberts pleaded guilty to mischief and uttering threats, after he admitted to defacing the Congregation Emanu-El synagogue in downtown Victoria in the summer of 2025.

2 separate crashes on B.C. highways kill 4 people

The crashes near Chase and New Hazelton were reported on Thursday. An 11-year-old was among those killed.

Human remains found inside sunken vehicle in Kootenay River

Police say they believe the remains are those of George Davis, a man who disappeared from the Creston area in July 2004.

Tailoring services, most textiles now subject to PST in B.C.

Provincial sales tax (PST) will now be charged on textile materials — including yarn, natural fibres, synthetic thread, most fabric, clothing patterns — as well as tailoring and cobbling services.

Alleged kidnapping victim tells police they were taken from Lower Mainland to Kelowna

Police say they believe the victim was targeted and being held "to exert pressure on an associate" and say the victim is not believed to be involved in criminal activity.

Babcock takes blame as Oilers struggle defensively

Scoring goals is not a problem for the Connor McDavid-led Edmonton Oilers. Keeping the puck out of their net is another matter, despite new coach Mike Babcock stressing defence throughout training camp.

Burnaby actor Michael J. Fox promoted to companion level in Order of Canada

Celebrated actor and Parkinson's disease activist Michael J. Fox said he felt both "pride" and "humility" while receiving a promotion within the Order of Canada on Friday.

Vancouver e-scooter riders overwhelmingly don’t wear helmets, police find

Vancouver police were busy in September, cracking down on e-scooter riders who were not following the rules. Police said that since Sept. 4, there were 1,226 tickets handed out.

BC NDP promises to cap grocery profits while Conservatives unveil wildfire plan

BC Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson visited a family whose Summerland home was destroyed by the Bald Range wildfire in the summer.

Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc pass 'zero-tolerance' policy in wake of white nationalist gathering

In the wake of a white nationalist gathering on the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc reserve, the First Nation says it has implemented a new tool to help prevent similar future incidents.

Eby puts needs of car owners ahead of transit advocates in ruling out Metro Vancouver vehicle levy

For the last 18 months, a vehicle levy has been talked about by TransLink as a potential way to create a more sustainable funding model, as revenue from fuel taxes continues to decline. But all that was before a nearly $14-billion deficit made it politically unviable from the NDP leader's perspective.

String of Grindr assaults in North Vancouver prompts safety warning from Pride group

North Vancouver RCMP are investigating a series of assaults involving victims they say were targeted through the Grindr dating app.

Kamloops councillor awarded 'precedent-setting' costs, damages in mayor's defamation suit

A Kamloops city councillor says she's won a "precedent-setting" award for damages, closing out a bitter legal dispute with the city's mayor.

Former Penticton city councillor found guilty of sexual offences against youth for 2nd time

An Ontario Superior Court judge has found James Miller, a former Penticton, B.C., city councillor, guilty of historic sexual offences involving youth. Miller was found guilty of sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.

Vancouver police issue more than 200 tickets, 1,000 warnings in e-scooter enforcement blitz

Vancouver police say they've handed out more than 200 tickets and over 1,000 warnings as a part of a blitz targeting unsafe e-scooter riders.

Suspect in violent attack on Victoria grocery store manager re-arrested

Peter Andrew Patrick Statham, 27, is charged with theft, assault causing bodily harm and robbery in the Sept. 19 incident at Save-On-Foods on Pandora Avenue.

Police seeking witnesses to CRAB Park homicide

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) released surveillance video showing two potential witnesses it believes may have information on a homicide that happened last week.

OneBC's Dallas Brodie aims to balance budget, repeal SOGI and unite the right in Oct. 24 election

OneBC interim Leader Dallas Brodie is raising concerns with David Eby's snap election — but she's making the pitch for her party on Oct. 24.

Disgraced Vernon lawyer found to have misappropriated $117K from dementia-stricken client

Leonard Hil Marriott also prepared documents to give himself 50 per cent ownership of the woman's condo and 75 per cent of her estate.

Ktunaxa father who lost son to overdose paddles across Canada-U.S. border for recovery

A Ktunaxa father near Creston is using a cross-border canoe journey to honour his son, who died of an overdose, and raise awareness about recovery from addiction.

Defendant apologizes to B.C. writer days before defamation trial to start

Chelsea Rooney says she communicated serious and unproven allegations against Galloway and that she was involved in collecting complaints in an attempt to build a case against him.

Merilainen making most of chance with Canucks

Goaltender Leevi Merilainen wants to make the most of the opportunity the Vancouver Canucks have given him.

Oilers find defensive footing in win over Kraken

The Edmonton Oilers have proven they can get it done without running and gunning.

Family that advocates for Highway of Tears still searching for missing loved one after 2 decades

Tamara Lynn Chipman was 21 when she vanished along Highway 16 in northwestern B.C. in 2005. Her family is offering a $10,000 reward for information.

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby talks Trump, Conservatives and LNG ahead of Oct. 24 election

It’s been nearly two weeks since B.C. NDP Leader David Eby called a snap election in British Columbia, amid some amount of uncertainty among the opposition and competing municipal elections.

A swordfish was found on Haida Gwaii. Will more follow?

A University of British Columbia researcher says the finding is unusual but no longer unexpected due to warming waters worldwide, including in Canada.

How this Métis filmmaker’s experience in sex work influenced his 1st feature film, set in Vancouver

Justin Ducharme's Seventeen is screening at the Vancouver International Film Festival on Oct. 4 and 11.

Recipe: Bacalhau à Brás

Salt cod gently poached in olive oil, folded through crisp matchstick potatoes, sweet onion and softly set eggs, finished with parsley and black olives.

Candidates finalized for 2026 provincial snap election

Elections B.C. says candidates have been finalized for the 2026 provincial election. Candidate nominations closed at 1 p.m. PT on Saturday, Oct. 3. The B.C. Conservatives are running a full slate of 93 candidates; the B.C. NDP is one short at 92 candidates.

AI protestors invite Vancouver city council candidates to march, organizers say it's an election issue

AI data centres in Vancouver — that’s what hundreds of people protested against Saturday, marching from Mount Pleasant to downtown Vancouver.

Organizers encourage exploring new fields as hundreds of girls attend Girls and STEAM Summit in Vancouver

Hundreds of young girls gathered at Science World Saturday to learn from more than 40 professional women working in science, tech, engineering, arts and math (STEAM)-based fields. This year’s event marked the ninth annual Girls and STEAM Summit.

B.C.’s Eby promises new tax on millionaires to help pay for health care

British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby says his party will introduce a new tax bracket for those who earn $1 million or more to help pay for health care, if re-elected.

Missing for 22 years: Frank Davis found in Kootenay River

For 22 years, the disappearance of Frank Davis remained an unanswered mystery for his family. Frank was 40 when he went missing from Creston, B.C.