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UBC, SFU among thousands of universities affected by Canvas software cyber breach

The University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University, B.C.'s two biggest universities by student enrolment, say a cyber breach of the Canvas learning software could affect students' personal information.

General May 8, 2026

B.C. police watchdog investigating Burnaby woman's death after police wellness check

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is looking into the death of a woman who was the subject of a Burnaby RCMP wellness check.

General May 8, 2026

Simon Fraser University's application to rejoin U Sports athletic conference provisionally accepted

If approved, the SFU men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, indoor track and field, soccer, swimming and wrestling teams will compete in Canada West starting in the 2027-28 season.

General May 8, 2026

This woman’s identity was stolen in a CRA hack. Why hasn’t the impostor been charged in her case?

A B.C. nurse whose identity was stolen after her Canada Revenue Agency account was hacked says the CRA seems uninterested in pursuing the impostor who stole the public’s money after receiving a bogus refund in her name.

General May 8, 2026

B.C. medical regulator heads to court to stop 'Cancer Guy' from dispensing medical advice

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. is seeking a permanent injunction to prevent the founder of a popular online "personalized cancer care and precision oncology service" from assessing patients and dispensing medical advice.

General May 8, 2026

B.C. gov't to allow midwives to prescribe abortion pill and other drugs

Once the changes come into effect, midwives will be able to independently prescribe Mifegymiso, also known as RU 486, which can treat an early miscarriage in addition to providing a medical abortion during the first trimester of pregnancy.

General May 8, 2026

Canada captain Alphonso Davies sustains hamstring injury weeks before World Cup

Canada men's soccer captain Alphonso Davies sustained a left hamstring injury in Bayern Munich's Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain, putting his availability for the upcoming World Cup in doubt.

General May 8, 2026

Family of mother who died by suicide calls for better supports for postpartum depression

Jenna Dorman was a successful tech executive and mother of two. The 42-year-old died by suicide in 2024 after a struggle with severe postpartum depression. Her family is now pushing for better supports for moms in crisis.

General May 8, 2026

Caregivers in Canada are 'caught in a vicious cycle,' new report finds

A new report from the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence has found that caregivers are caught in a bind, having to work more to meet the financial demands of care — and simultaneously work less to meet the time demands of care.

General May 8, 2026

Cloverdale Country Fair to celebrate 135th iteration in Surrey

This year, the Cloverdale Country Fair in Surrey, B.C., will celebrate its 135th iteration — and an organizer says it will highlight its roots as an agricultural fair in the process.

General May 8, 2026

B.C. court to rule in Abbotsford home invasion double murder trial

A judge is expected to deliver a verdict today in the murder trial of three men accused of killing an elderly Abbotsford couple during a violent 2022 home invasion.

Canada May 8, 2026

Québec solidaire holds weekend convention with uphill battle to broaden appeal

Québec solidaire begins its annual convention in Montreal as the party looks to regain support ahead of Quebec’s October election.

Politics May 8, 2026

Several Canadian universities face security breach, student data leaked

The U of T, UBC and U of A are amongst the major Canadian post-secondary institutions dealing with fallout from a cybersecurity incident involving a popular platform called Canvas.

Education May 8, 2026

Victoria police officer charged with sexual assault: VicPD chief

Chief Fiona Wilson says the single charge against 31-year-old Const. Chris Kayiatos comes after an external investigation.

General May 8, 2026

Danielle Smith hopes MOU with Ottawa can be finalized in ‘next number of days’

Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney met Friday, when the premier said she hopes the major projects MOU will happen soon as Albertans need to see that 'Canada can work.'

Canada May 8, 2026

B.C. shopper worries about rise of online retailers as liquidation starts at Warehouse One, Bootlegger stores

Winnipeg-based clothing retailer Warehouse One is moving to liquidate all of its 128 stores, including Bootlegger.

General May 8, 2026

Where is Toronto's spring weather? Experts say it's taking its time to get here

If you’re looking forward to warm spring weather in Toronto, you may have to wait a little longer with a cooler-than-usual May expected in the region, experts say.

General May 8, 2026

Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Project reaches milestone

Construction is now underway on the eight stations along the line, which will travel 16 kilometres and is expected to be completed in late 2029.

Canada May 8, 2026

B.C. premier defends debt as necessary to invest in future

B.C. Premier David Eby is defending his approach to the government's record budget deficit, comparing it to buying a home for a family's future.

General May 9, 2026

Siblings of child killed by foster parents in 2021 sue B.C. gov't for exposing them to abuse

Five years after an 11-year-old Indigenous boy was beaten to death by his foster parents, his five biological and foster siblings are suing the B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development for exposing them to abuse.

General May 9, 2026

B.C. draining water to help stabilize massive landslide near Fort St. John

Transportation ministry says it will establish temporary access route when monitoring confirms the drainage measures are working to stabilize landslide.

General May 9, 2026

Elevated drought risk in southern B.C., according to latest snowpack report

The latest bulletin from B.C.’s River Forecast Centre says low snowpack, early snowmelt and warm weather are increasing the risk of drought, especially in the south.

General May 9, 2026

3 men found guilty of 1st-degree murder in 2022 killing of Abbotsford couple

Three men have been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2022 killing of an Abbotsford couple.

General May 9, 2026

Metro Vancouver fined by WorkSafeBC after near-fatal worksite accident

While using pry bars to help a crane lift a gearbox, the gearbox released and sprang upward, which could have been fatal, according to WorkSafeBC.

Economy May 8, 2026

Trail off-duty firefighter acquitted of assault, uttering threats

Police said Darryl Wong was punched several times, suffering injuries to his face and shoulder, and possibly losing consciousness.

Crime May 8, 2026

Vancouver police jail guard sentenced to house arrest after assaulting detainees

A Vancouver Police Department special constable, serving as a jail guard, has been sentenced to six months of house arrest after pleading guilty to assaulting two detainees in January 2023. Omar Ahmed Flores was charged a year after the assaults, one of which involved a 17-year-old Indigenous girl.

General May 9, 2026

Union wants federal scrutiny of $55B US Electronic Arts sale over national security risks

The American company has had a footprint in Canada since at least 1991, when it swallowed Distinctive Software, a Burnaby, B.C.-based video game developer. EA now boasts five offices in the country that have contributed significantly to the company's hit soccer and hockey games and Canada's broader $5.1 billion video game industry.

General May 9, 2026

Victoria police officer facing sexual assault charges for off-duty incident

The Victoria police department says it was notified in April last year by a third-party agency of an allegation of sexual assault involving one of its off-duty members.

Crime May 8, 2026

Metro Vancouver’s 4-minute meeting nets members more than $500

The meeting took place on Thursday when 13 members of Metro Vancouver's Regional Planning Committee gathered, some in person and some virtually, for three minutes and 40 seconds.

Politics May 8, 2026

‘Call his bluff’: Chilliwack cashier challenges attempted armed robber

The Upper Fraser Valley RCMP said that on May 4, just before 9 p.m., police received a report of an alleged armed robbery on Menzies Street in Chilliwack.

Crime May 8, 2026

A cyberattack hit universities worldwide, including top Canadian schools. Here's what we know

Thousands of schools around the globe, including in Canada, have been hit by a massive cybersecurity incident involving Canvas, an online learning-management system that connects millions of students with their instructors.

General May 9, 2026

Buns, braids, beers and bonding: Dads get crash course in styling their daughters’ hair in Penticton

For some attendees, it’s simply a night out to spend quality time together. For others, it’s about dads wanting to take on some of the work, often done by mothers, of helping their daughters get ready for school or prepare for a dance recital.

General May 9, 2026

Upgrading Columbia SkyTrain station is ‘most technically challenging’ retrofit project yet: TransLink

Transit advocates and municipal leaders are calling for major changes to the 37-year-old station, which they say is riddled with accessibility issues.

General May 9, 2026

What has, and hasn't, changed about owning a home in your 30s

Statistics Canada confirmed this week what has long been known – millennials today are more likely to live with their parents and less likely to own homes than baby boomers were at the same age. But the data also offered new insights into what hasn’t changed over the years: among married boomers and millennials between the ages of 25 and 39, rates of home ownership are essentially unchanged.

General May 9, 2026

Hockey icon Ernie 'Punch' McLean killed in northern B.C. crash

Ernie 'Punch' McLean led the Western Hockey League (WHL) New Westminster Bruins to four consecutive Memorial Cup finals and two championships between 1975-1978, and coached more than 100 players who later skated in the NHL.

General May 9, 2026

VCC reduces capacity for program for students with learning difficulties amid financial constraints

Vancouver Community College says it is reducing capacity in its Employment Access and Skills Development (EASD) program this fall.

General May 9, 2026

Leadership hopefuls set to clash in final B.C. Conservative debate

The five candidates running for the leadership of the Opposition B.C. Conservatives face each other today in their final debate, after a campaign dominated by disputes over their ideological credentials.

General May 10, 2026

Canadian hockey community mourns death of legendary coach Ernie ‘Punch’ McLean

Hockey fans and organizations across the country are mourning legendary coach Ernie "Punch" McLean, who has died in a crash in northern B.C.

Canada May 9, 2026

B.C. expands direct liquor delivery rules, draws backlash from union

The British Columbia government has made it easier for alcoholic drink manufacturers to directly distribute their products — but not everyone is happy about it.

General May 10, 2026

Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash leaves bike dangling from traffic light near Surrey-Delta border

Police say a motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash near the Surrey-Delta border Saturday afternoon left a motorcycle dangling from a traffic light above a busy intersection.

General May 10, 2026

Removal of mature shade trees for downtown Kelowna bike lane project draws criticism from some residents

A row of mature silver maple trees that has shaded a residential street in downtown Kelowna for decades is set to be cut down as the city works to deliver a new protected bike lane project, a decision that has upset some long-time residents.

General May 10, 2026

Surrey shooting leaves 2 men in critical condition, police say

Surrey police two men were shot outside a Chevron gas station at the intersection of 72nd Avenue and 152 Street just before 4 a.m. PT on Sunday.

General May 10, 2026

Why Vancouver is an 'amazing lucky vortex' for Canadian legend k.d. lang

k.d. lang performed thrice at Expo 86, and again at the 2010 Olympic Games, not to mention countless shows at The Savoy and The Railway Club in her early days. The award-winning artist explains what Vancouver means to her.

General May 10, 2026

Casper the foster mom owl has raised hundreds of rescued owlets as her own

Casper is currently fostering four owlets, demonstrating important skills like flying, hunting, and fearing humans.

General May 10, 2026

What B.C. boaters should know before hitting the water, in wake of Sea-Doo strike on whale

The rare appearance of a grey whale in the waters off Vancouver has both captivated people on social media and raised concerns, after it was struck by a Sea-Doo operator on Monday.

General May 10, 2026

Collision leaves motorcycle hanging from traffic light in Delta, B.C.

A motorcyclist in Delta, B.C., was hospitalized with serious injuries Saturday afternoon following a collision that left his bike hanging from a traffic light.

Canada May 10, 2026

Canadians repatriated from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship to be flown to B.C.

The four Canadian citizens who were aboard a cruise ship stricken with a rare hantavirus outbreak are being flown to British Columbia, according the federal government.

General May 10, 2026

What does a new grocery store say about a city's economic health? Quite a bit, retail analyst says

A No Frills brand store, operated by Loblaws, is being built in the north end of town while work is also underway for a Sobeys FreshCo on Recplace Drive, a commercial area that has been expanding over the past decade.

General May 10, 2026

2 Ottawa men wanted for murder may be in B.C., says OPP

The two Ottawa men accused of murdering another man found in a park in Perth, Ont., may be in B.C., Ontario Provincial Police say.

General May 10, 2026

2 suspects in Ontario murder investigation may be hiding in B.C., police say

OPP say the 34-year-old victim was rushed to a trauma centre but later died, and those accused in his death face second-degree murder charges.

Crime May 10, 2026

4 Canadians isolating from hantavirus cruise in ‘critical period'” B.C. top doctor

Four Canadian passengers who were onboard MV Hondius during a hantavrius will fly to an airport near Quebec City where they'll switch planes to return to British Columbia.

Canada May 10, 2026