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UFC ਦੇ ਦਾਨਾ ਵਾਈਟ ਗ਼ੁੰਡੇ ਮਾਰ ਕੇ ਬਚਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਲਈ ਗੌਰਵ ਮੁਹੱਈਆ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ! UFC ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਨੇ ਮਾਯਾ ਗੇਬਾਲਾ, ਜੋ ਕਿ ਤੰਬਲਰ ਰਿਜ਼ ਦੇ ਸਕੂਲ ਗੁੰਡਾਗਰਦੀ ਦੀ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਰ ਰਹੀ, ਲਈ ਖਾਸ ਇਲਾਜ ਦੀ ਫ਼ੰਡਿੰਗ ਕੀਤੀ, ਇਹ ਸੁਨਿਸ਼ਚਿਤ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਕਿ ਉਹ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਵਧੀਆ ਦੇਖਭਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰੇ। ਇਹ ਦਾਨੀ ਕਾਲਪਨਕ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਤੇ ਸਮੂਹਿਕ ਸਹਿਯੋਗ ਦੀ ਮਹੱਤਤਾ ਨੂੰ ਝਲਕਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਇੱਕ ਨਿੱਜੀ ਛੋਟ ਦੀ ਨਾਲ ਡਿਜ਼ਾਈਨ ਕਰੀਏ ਮੇਰੀ ਜੁੱਤੀਆਂ? ਹਾਂ, ਧੰਨਵਾਦ! ਵੈਂਕੂਵਰ ਦਾ ਆਪਣਾ ਜੌਨ ਫਲੂਵੋਗ ਇੱਕ ਨਵੀਂ ਜੁੱਤੀ ਬਣਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਇੱਕ ਗਰਦਾ ਦਾਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਉਸਦੇ ਦੋਸਤ ਦੇ ਅਦਾਨ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਨ ਦੀ ਅਟੇਕ ਵੀ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਵਿਲੱਖਣ ਸੰਕੇਤ ਸਿਰਫ ਦੋਸਤੀ ਦਾ ਜਸ਼ਨ ਨਹੀਂ ਮਨਾਉਂਦਾ, ਸਗੋਂ ਅੰਗਾਂ ਦੇ ਦਾਨ ਦੀ ਸੂਚਨਾ ਲਈ ਵੀ ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹਿਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਇਸ ਹਫਤੇ ਗਿਰਜੇ ਹੱਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਕਾਨੂੰਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੱਡੇ ਬਦਲਾਅ! BC ਦੇ ਪਹਿਲੇ ਕੌਮਾਂ ਦੇ ਆਗੂਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਉਮੀਦ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਉਹ ਆਦਿਵਾਸੀ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਹੱਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਕਾਨੂੰਨ ਦੇ ਕੁਝ ਹਿੱਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਨਿਸ਼ਕਾਸਤ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਕਰਨਗੇ। ਇਹ ਸੰਵਾਦ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਆਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਆਦਿਵਾਸੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਹੱਕਾਂ ਦਾ ਬਿਹਤਰ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ। ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਦੇ ਐਲਾਨੀ ਹਾਈਵੇ ਤੇ 'ਸਥਾਨ ਬਦਲਾਅ' ਦਾ ਯਤਨ ਕੀਤਾ ਹੈ? ਸ਼ਾਇਦ ਬਿਹਤਰ ਹੈ ਨਾ! ਦੋ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਇੱਕ ਚਲਦੇ ਮੋਟਰਹੋਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਅਜੀਬ ਯਤਨ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਆੳੇ ਜਾ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਪੁਲਿਸ ਨੇ ਮਾਮਲੇ ਨੂੰ ਹੋਰ ਇੰਝ ਸਥਿਤੀ ਨੂੰ ਘੱਟ ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂs ਅਦਾਬ ਰੁਕਾਈ ਕੀਤੀ! ਡੈਲਟਾ ਵਿਖੇ ਲਿਥੀਅਮ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ਨ ਦਾ ਭਵਿਖ! ਉੱਤਰੀ ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਦੀ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਇਲੈਕਟ੍ਰੋਕੈਮਿਕਲ ਲਿਥੀਅਮ ਰੀਫਾਈਨਰੀ ਖੁਲ੍ਹੀ ਹੈ, ਜੋ ਕਿ ਇਲੈਕਟ੍ਰਿਕ ਵਾਹਨ ਉਦਯੋਗ ਲਈ ਜਰੂਰੀ ਮਰੀਜ਼ ਨੀਤੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਪ੍ਰਮੁੱਖ ਸਕਿਆਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਖੇਤਰ ਨੂੰ ਬਦਲ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ। ਲਾਪੂ-ਲਾਪੂ ਦਿਵਸ: ਇਕਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਯਾਦ ਦੇ ਤਿਉਹਾਰ। ਇੱਕ ਦੁੱਖਦਾਈ ਹਮਲੇ ਤੋਂ ਲੱਗਭੱਗ ਇੱਕ ਸਾਲ ਬਾਅਦ, ਵੈਂਕੂਵਰ ਦਾ ਲਾਪੂ-ਲਾਪੂ ਦਿਵਸ ਆਪਸੀ ਇਕਤਾ ਦਾ ਜਸ਼ਨ ਮਨਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਜਿਸਨੇ ਸਮਾਜ ਦੀ ਮੁਸੱਕਦਗੀ ਅਤੇ ਠਕਰਨਾ ਪ੍ਰਤੀ ਅਦੀਕਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਦਰਸਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਇਸ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਸਮਾਰੋਹ ਸਮੁਦਾਇਕ ਬੰਧਨ ਨੂੰ ਪੱਕਾ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ। ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਸੋਚਦੇ ਹੋ ਕਿ ਮੌਕਰੀਆਂ ਗੰਭੀਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੋ ਸਕਦੇ? ਸੋਚੋ ਫਿਰ! ਇੱਕ ਨਵਾਂ BC-ਵਿਦਿਆਜ਼ ਕੇ ਮੌਕਰੀ ਗ੍ਰਹੰਤਾਂ ਨੇ ਦਰਸ਼ਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਭੰਡਾਰ ਦੇ ਰਿਆਲ ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਵਿਚ ਸਮਝ ਦੇ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ, ਇਹ ਸਾਬਤ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਕਿ ਮਨੋਰੰਜਨ ਵੀ ਵਿਚਾਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਿਤ ਕਰ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ। ਭਾਰਤ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਹਰ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਡੇ ਵੈਸਾਖੀ ਕੌਮ ਦੇ ਲੋਕ ਉਤਸਵ ਲਈ ਤਿਆਰ? 600,000 ਆਗਮਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਉਮੀਦ ਕਰਕੇ, ਸਰੀ ਇਕ ਬੇਹਤਰੀਨ ਸੱਭਿਆਚਾਰਿਕ ਉਤਸਵ ਲਈ ਤਿਆਰ ਹੋ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ। ਮਿਲਵਾਂਥੀ ਅਤੇ ਪਾਸੇ-ਪੱਖੀਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਗੱਲ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਇਸ ਉਤਸਵ ਨੂੰ ਹਰ ਕੋਈ ਦੇਖਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ! ਕੈਨੇਡੀਅਨ NHL ਟੀਮਾਂ ਮੁੜ ਪਲੇਅਆਫ਼ ਦੌੜ ਵਿੱਚ! ਸਟੈਨਲੇ ਕੱਪ ਪਲੇਅਆਫ਼ ਦੀ ਸ਼ੁਰੂਆਤ ਹੋਣ ਨਾਲ, ਤਿੰਨ ਕੈਨੇਡੀਅਨ ਟੀਮਾਂ ਸ਼ਾਨ ਦੇ ਲਈ ਮੁਕਾਬਲਾ ਕਰ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਹਨ, ਦੇਸ਼ ਭਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਫੁੱਟਬਾਲ ਬੁਲੰਦ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੀ ਕਤਾਰ ਅੱਗੇ ਆ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ। ਵਾਈਟਕੈਪ ਫੈਨਾਂ ਨੇ ਉਦਾਸੀਲੀ ਅਪੀਲ ਕੀਤੀ: 'ਰਹੋ ਕੈਪਸ, ਰਹੋ!' ਜਦੋਂ ਟੀਮ ਦੇ ਭਵਿਖ ਬਾਰੇ ਅਫਵਾਹਾਂ ਹਨ, ਫੈਨ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਵਾਈਟਕੈਪ ਨੂੰ ਵਰਦਾਂ ਜੀਵਨ ਦੇ ਲਈ ਰਹਿਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ। ਇਹ ਯਤਨ ਪ੍ਰਦਰਸ਼ਿਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਫੈਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਕ੍ਰੀੜਾ ਨਾਲ ਕੀਰਤੀਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਗਹਿਰੇ ਸੰਬੰਧ ਹਨ। ਸਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਸਮਿਟ ਰੌਕ ਸਮੂਹੀ ਦੁਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਦੇ ਪੰਜ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ਾਂ ਦਾ ਸਾਹਮਣਾ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ। ਫਰੇਸਰ ਹੈਲਥ ਦੀ ਚਿਤਾਵਨੀ ਨੇ ਦਵਾਈਆਂ ਦੀ ਮੱਢੀਆਂ ਬਦਲਣ ਦੀ ਉਦਸ਼ਟਿਆ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਕਰਨ ਦੇ ਲਾਗੂ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਹਮਲਾ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਹੈ। ਸਿਮਾਣਾ ਪਿਰਸਉਲਾਂ ਦੇ ਪਛਾਰ ਆਦਿਵਾਸੀ ਸਮੂਹ ਦੇਕ ਕੇ ਬੀ ਸੀ ਪ੍ਰੇਖਕ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਮਾਨ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਇੱਕ BC ਦਾ ਜੱਜ ਵੇਸ਼ਿੰਗਟਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ ਹੱਕ ਨੂੰ ਮਿਲਾਰੇ ਹੋ ਜੀਣ ਲਈ ਇੱਕ ਆਦਿਵਾਸੀ ਪੈਂ ਦਰਮਿਆਨ ਜੋੜ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਬਿਨਾਂ ਅਧਿਕਾਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਹੈ, ਜੋ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਰ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਅਧਿਕਾਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਘੋਲਦਾ ਹੈ। ਹਜ਼ਾਰਾਂ ਲਈ ਗੈਸ ਸੇਵਾ ਮੁੜ ਆ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ! ਇੱਕ ਵੱਡਾ ਬਿਚਲਾਸਕੇਂਅ ਦਣਾਂ ਬਾਅਦ, ਫੋਰਟਿਸਬੀਸੀ ਟੀਮਾਂ 6,200 ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਗੈਸ ਦੁਬਾਰਾ ਬਨਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਕੰਮ ਕਰ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਹਨ। ਰਹਿਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਜਰੀਅਦੀਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਫਿਰਨਾ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਜਾਣਾਂ ਵਾਲੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਜਾਣ ਜਾਣ ਜੋ ਆਪਣੇ ਜਿੰਦ ਨੂੰ ਇਤਲਾ ਦਿਓ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਆਉਣ ਦਾ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ। ਮਾਈਕਲ ਜੇ ਫੋਸ ਥੀਏਟਰ ਨੂੰ ਵਰਡ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਸਾਮਾਟਕ ਸਮੀਖਿਆ ਦੀ ਆਸ ਹੈ! ਜੂਨ ਦੇ ਬਾਅਦ, ਬੁਕਿੰਗਜ਼ ਰੁਕ ਜਾਣਗੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਜੌਲਾਕਾਰੀ ਦੇ ਕਾਰਜ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਫ਼ੈਸਲਾ ਸਾਮੂਹਿਕ ਵਵਾਃ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਪੌਣਤੀ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਨੂੰ ਦਰਸਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ।

ਮੂਲ ਲੇਖ (50)

Elimination of Vancouver sex worker safety role puts lives at risk, advocates say

The city has cut one of two sex worker safety planner positions as it looks to shave costs in response to a direction from Mayor Ken Sim’s ABC council majority to freeze property taxes this year.

General Apr 17, 2026

Kamloops mayor bullied, intimidated staff, external investigation finds

"No mayor should treat staff in this manner and the mayor owes these staff an unqualified apology," said external investigator Reece Harding in the report about Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, dated February 2026.

General Apr 17, 2026

Vancouver Canucks fire GM Patrik Allvin after 'disappointing' season, coming last in league

The Vancouver Canucks have fired their general manager, Patrik Allvin, after a rough season in which the team came in last in the league.

General Apr 17, 2026

Delta set for fierce election around accusations of leadership, travel expenses and ambition

Four years ago, Delta had one of the sleepiest elections in Metro Vancouver: incumbent Mayor George Harvie was re-elected with 75 per cent of the vote, all six elected councillors came from his Achieving for Delta slate and voter turnover was just 29 per cent.

General Apr 17, 2026

On its own for over 50 years, Penticton library may move to the Okanagan Regional Library system

The Penticton Public Library has been a municipal library since 1969, but now, the City of Penticton is considering a switch to the Okanagan Regional Library system. The ORL is the fourth largest library system in B.C. and has over 119,000 active cardholders throughout the Interior.

General Apr 17, 2026

Construction begins on Kamloops AI data centre, the latest in B.C.

Construction on the artificial intelligence data centre in Kamloops is expected to be complete in late 2027. It will be one of six AI data centres owned by Bell in B.C.

General Apr 17, 2026

Canadian firm ignored worker complaints over drug cartel-management links at Mexican gold mine, sources say

Several workers for a Canadian-owned Mexican gold mine received no response after making complaints to the company’s workplace ethics hotline saying that local management was working with a prominent organized crime group to force out the existing union, according to two former local union members.

General Apr 17, 2026

Kelowna opts out of short-term rental limits after vacancy soars to more than 6%

The province of B.C. is allowing Kelowna to opt-out of short-term rental regulations for the summer months due to the city's high vacancy rate, providing a boost to the local tourism market.

General Apr 17, 2026

New B.C. program to 'track and trace' origins of illicit drug supply

B.C. officials have announced a new "track and trace" pilot program using technology they say can reveal patterns about the geographic origins and patterns of the illicit drug supply.

General Apr 17, 2026

Drew Hayden Taylor’s new play about forged Morrisseaus asks 'what's real and what isnt'

The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light, debuting in Vancouver this weekend, looks at the legacy of oft-forged painter Norval Morrisseau

General Apr 17, 2026
Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby to close to community bookings after June

Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby to close to community bookings after June

At the end of the school year, the Burnaby School District will be transitioning to exclusive use of the Michael J. Fox Theatre.

Politics Apr 17, 2026
Vancouver Canucks fire general manager Patrik Allvin after dismal season

Vancouver Canucks fire general manager Patrik Allvin after dismal season

The Vancouver Canucks have fired general manager Patrik Allvin after a dismal season and will look for a new face to lead the NHL team through its rebuild. 

Sports Apr 17, 2026

Prince George Cougars fined $1,500 after rowdy crowd disrupts game, throws beer onto ice

The Prince George Cougars failed to provide adequate security during a chaotic game against the Penticton Vees, Western Hockey League officials say.

General Apr 18, 2026

Kootenay officials call for changes to support small hydro as rural communities face power challenges

Kootenay officials say small hydro projects are being blocked by current policies and pricing, despite growing demand for reliable local energy amid frequent outages.

General Apr 18, 2026

RCMP say evacuation during shooting in Quesnel didn't meet threshold for emergency alert

Several residents were told to leave their homes due to a shooting in the neighbourhood on Wednesday, but little information was shared until the next day.

General Apr 18, 2026

Why Wei Wai Kum First Nation wants a pause on the K’ómoks Treaty

Wei Wai Kum First Nation says a treaty that would confirm K’omoks First Nation ownership of about 3,442 hectares of land scattered around Vancouver Island overlaps with 80 per cent of its territory, and neglects to outline kinship histories between the two nations.

General Apr 18, 2026

Victoria backs $677K grant to convert new apartment building into co-op housing

Victoria city council has approved more than $677,000 in funding to help convert a newly built apartment building into co-operative housing, a model the city says could improve affordability for moderate-income residents.

General Apr 18, 2026

What this historic snow drought will mean for the summer

A historic March heat wave effectively erased a month of winter, triggering a massive snow drought from the southwest U.S. up to parts of British Columbia. CBC's Johanna Wagstaffe looks at what this means for the summer water supply and wildfire risk for hundreds of communities that rely on a slow snowmelt.

General Apr 18, 2026
B.C. judge grants U.S.-based Indigenous group a role in legal fight over Kootenay mine

B.C. judge grants U.S.-based Indigenous group a role in legal fight over Kootenay mine

"It is big for us," Jarred-Michael Erickson, a chief with the Sinixt and Colville Confederated Tribes, chairman, told Global News.

Perspectives Apr 17, 2026
Crews working to restore gas to 6,200 customers in Lake Country, North Kelowna

Crews working to restore gas to 6,200 customers in Lake Country, North Kelowna

Lauren Beckett, corporate communication advisor at FortisBC, told Global News on Friday that they have about 60 technicians on the ground in the area.

Canada Apr 17, 2026
New B.C. program using robotic and AI technology to help disrupt illicit drug trade

New B.C. program using robotic and AI technology to help disrupt illicit drug trade

It uses digital technology and lab robotics to analyze and track the flow of toxic drugs in the province and create early warning systems for law enforcement to alert people.

Health Apr 17, 2026

Burnaby's Michael J. Fox Theatre closed to public from July 1

The Michael J. Fox Theatre in south Burnaby, B.C., is set to be unavailable for community use starting July 1 this year — as the local school district, which manages the theatre, said its fiscal constraints mean non-school uses aren't possible.

General Apr 18, 2026

Williams Lake, Quesnel and 100 Mile House firefighters will soon respond to wildfires across the Cariboo

The three B.C. cities have set up a mutual aid agreement allowing them to quickly share resources across the region.

General Apr 18, 2026

Fraser Health warns of unregulated toxic drug poisonings in Surrey, White Rock

Fraser Health has issued a warning about a rise in unregulated drug poisonings in Surrey and White Rock over this past week.

General Apr 18, 2026

Summer gas is here. What does that mean for sky-high prices?

As a gas tax break comes down the pipe from Ottawa, the summer blend of gas means prices could still move in the wrong direction for already-stretched motorists.

General Apr 18, 2026

Palestinian football officials worry Canada won't approve visas in time for FIFA meeting

Media reports published this week suggested Canada had blocked members of the Palestinian Football Association from entering the country ahead of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver later this month. However, it appears that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has yet to issue final visa decisions.

General Apr 18, 2026

Fort St. John bull rider ranked No. 1 in the world

Jake Gardner is at the top of his game, coming off a big championship win at RodeoHouston that kicked him to the top of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association standings for bull riding.

General Apr 18, 2026

600,000 people set to attend largest Vaisakhi parade outside India in Surrey

Organizers estimate at least 600,000 people will attend the annual Vaisakhi parade in Surrey, B.C., on Saturday — as the annual Sikh harvest festival draws people celebrating delicious food, community and the Sikh faith's commitment to service and selflessness.

General Apr 18, 2026

Massive gas flare over Kitimat a beacon of LNG growth, and for some a source of worry

Flaring gas towering high over Kitimat is a regular sight as the LNG Canada export terminal — considered a nation-building project — comes online, but some residents are concerned about possible health impacts.

General Apr 18, 2026

Burnaby school district faces $9.4M shortfall after labour arbitration

The Burnaby School District (School District 41) says it is facing a $9.4 million shortfall after a labour arbitration decision earlier this year, in which hundreds of teachers were found to be owed years of back pay.

General Apr 18, 2026

Privacy watchdog says Kelowna's new security camera network must be monitored

Kelowna businesses are being invited to register their security cameras so that police have a straightforward way of requesting footage. But the head of a B.C. privacy watch group says he's concerned about the impact to personal privacy.

General Apr 18, 2026
Whitecaps fans rally against relocation rumours

Whitecaps fans rally against relocation rumours

Barry Walker has spent every Vancouver Whitecaps game this season leading fan chants and holding up signs that read "STAY CAPS STAY."

Sports Apr 18, 2026

Small coal train derails near Lytton, B.C.

No coal believed to have been spilled, local officials say.

General Apr 18, 2026

B.C. supportive housing bill aims to increase safety. Critics fear it will push problems onto streets

Those opposed to Bill 11 fear it will drive up evictions, increase homelessness and push problems onto the streets. But proponents say it will make supportive housing buildings safer for tenants and staff.

General Apr 18, 2026

Fort St. John army cadets excited, nervous as 80th anniversary quickly approaches

Cadets in Fort St. John are busy getting ready for a big celebration with a very special guest next month. It’s their 80th anniversary and the commander of the Canadian navy is set to be their reviewing officer.

General Apr 18, 2026

Facing possible foreclosure on his car dealership, Kamloops mayor still plans to run for re-election

Earlier this week, a creditor filed a court petition against Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, alleging he's behind on mortgage payments. The mayor admits he owes them money, and plans to sell some of his assets in order to pay.

General Apr 19, 2026

Abbotsford police investigating string of school arsons

Police in Abbotsford say they are investigating three reports of arson at two local schools this week.

General Apr 19, 2026
NHL Stanley Cup playoffs begin with 3 Canadian teams in contention

NHL Stanley Cup playoffs begin with 3 Canadian teams in contention

The Stanley Cup playoffs begin Saturday as Canadian hockey fans rile up, with Ottawa opening play and Montreal and Edmonton also set to represent Canada.

Sports Apr 18, 2026

Lapu-Lapu Day festival underway in Vancouver nearly a year after deadly attack

A Lapu-Lapu Day gathering is being held in Vancouver Sunday, nearly a year after a vehicle ramming attack killed 11 people at the Filipino festival in April 2025.

General Apr 19, 2026

Consumer habits shifting amid economic anxiety, Kamloops business owners say

As the cost of everything from gas to groceries continues to rise, many British Columbians are choosing to be a little more careful about where they park their hard-earned dollars.

General Apr 19, 2026

B.C.-made mockumentary inspired by true crime genre leaves audiences guessing

Hunting Matthew Nichols is a fictional story, shot in the style of a documentary, that leans on the true crime genre, with a splash of horror.

General Apr 19, 2026

North America's 1st electrochemical lithium refining facility is in Delta — and could prove critical

Delta, B.C., is an unlikely location for Canada to challenge China's hegemonic control of the refining of lithium, a critical mineral whose supply chains have emerged as a key concern from the White House to Ottawa and beyond.

General Apr 19, 2026
Recipe: Herb basted and pan seared halibut with caper brown butter

Recipe: Herb basted and pan seared halibut with caper brown butter

It's halibut season and this is a perfect way to celebrate those delicate flavours. The caper brown butter lets the taste of the halibut shine through.

Lifestyle Apr 19, 2026
Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu festival to be held as ‘part of healing’ from tragedy 1 year ago

Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu festival to be held as ‘part of healing’ from tragedy 1 year ago

Lapu Lapu Day, celebrated each April 27, is named after a Filipino national hero whose forces defeated those of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.

Canada Apr 19, 2026

'I saw it on the news': UFC president Dana White says he felt compelled to help Tumbler Ridge shooting victim

Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White says he offered to help Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala after he saw the incident reported by the media. "I would like to help in any way that I can," he said during an April 18 post-fight press conference in Winnipeg, Man.

General Apr 19, 2026

Lytton was razed by fire — but new facilities' upkeep could lead to financial ruin

Jennifer Thoss, a member of Lytton's council elected in 2022, worries a lack of leadership and oversight by the provincial and federal governments has set the tiny B.C. village on a path to financial ruin. It was largely destroyed in a fast-moving wildfire in 2021.

General Apr 19, 2026
B.C. First Nations expect DRIPA suspension legislation this week

B.C. First Nations expect DRIPA suspension legislation this week

In an open letter to B.C. MLAs, the First Nations Leadership Council said the provincial government would work to 'muster support' for the bill despite their opposition to it.

Politics Apr 19, 2026
Attempted ‘seat swap’ in moving motorhome leads to charges in Abbotsford

Attempted ‘seat swap’ in moving motorhome leads to charges in Abbotsford

Police say a suspected mid-drive 'seat-swap' didn’t quite go as planned for a couple in a motorhome that reportedly tried to outrun officers in Abbotsford, B.C.

Crime Apr 19, 2026
Dana White speaks about Maya Gebala’s treatment plan in U.S.

Dana White speaks about Maya Gebala’s treatment plan in U.S.

On social media, Maya Gebala's family says she recently moved out of the intensive care unit at BC Children's Hospital. Dana White spoke about her treatment plan this weekend.

Health Apr 19, 2026
Vancouver designer John Fluevog creates shoe to honour kidney donor

Vancouver designer John Fluevog creates shoe to honour kidney donor

In 2025, Fluevog's decades-long battle with polycystic kidney disease came to a head and he learned he would need either dialysis or a transplant.

Canada Apr 19, 2026