I know that given recent events, I'm not the only one who is focusing more on buying Canadian. After months of economic uncertainty and the threat of Trump's tariffs, I have heard from people throughout my constituency on how they are paying more attention to where their money goes and how they can be more mindful in c...

MISSION - BC Transit is asking for your input on a new bus route that could cut ride times down by up to 75 per cent from Agassiz to Mission. Using transit between the two communities currently requires taking three to four buses, with a trip time of around four hours. The proposed route between downtown Agassiz and do...

CHILLIWACK - A local gardening centre is hosting a two-day event full of plants, lemonade, and giveaways this weekend. "Bloomin' Easy Days" is happening now at Minter Country Gardens, where visitors can sip on free peach lemonades while browsing locally grown, easy-care plant collections. "Connecting wit...

ABBOTSFORD - The University of the Fraser Valley is hosting a visual feast and more at its sixth Interpret: A Creative and Performing Arts Festival today (Apr. 25) in Abbotsford. The annual event takes place from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at buildings B, C and D. Emerging artists from the school's Creative Arts, Graphic and Di...

VANCOUVER - A B.C. First Nation that is going to court to try to stop a mining company from raising its tailings dam is now applying for an emergency injunction to put the construction on hold. The Xatsull nation announced earlier this month that it had filed a legal challenge over the plan to allow the Mount Polley mi...

VANCOUVER - Police say a fire that burned two businesses in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday may have been intentionally set. Spokesman Sgt. Steve Addison says in a statement that information received by the fire department has prompted a criminal investigation. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services said crews responded just a...

VANCOUVER - The pace of rent increases in Metro Vancouver slowed last year compared with 2023 and the rental stock is growing, but the regional district says homelessness continues to rise and the wait-list for social housing grows. Metro Vancouver has released its annual housing data, showing rent increases slowed to ...

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Police Board says a "full report" into a complaint about political motivations and arrest quotas for a crack down on crime in the Downtown Eastside will be delivered in June. Director Allan Black has told a board meeting the complaint centred on the Vancouver Police Department's &quo...

SURREY - British Columbia has opened the first of the government's promised secure units to provide involuntary treatment for people with brain injuries and overlapping mental-health and addiction concerns. Standing outside the Surrey Pretrial Centre, Premier David Eby says the 10-bed unit will provide involuntary care...

OTTAWA - Party leaders emphasized familiar themes Thursday as they criss-crossed the country to shore up support in the final stretch of the federal election campaign. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre began Thursday in Halifax - where he pitched a promise of change for Canadians struggling to afford life's essentia...

Canadians are among the thousands converging on St. Peter's Square this morning to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. Francis died Monday at age 88 and is being remembered as a pontiff dedicated to building bridges and offering compassion to marginalized groups during his 12-year papacy. The Vatican has said the funer...

Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is underway at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of a funeral Saturday. The mourning period is expected to be followed by several d...

Here is a look at the winners of the National Newspaper Awards, handed out Friday night in Montreal. Arts and Entertainment Winner: Tavia Grant, The Globe and Mail, for her work on the Vatican's unfulfilled promises to return cultural items that originated in Indigenous communities in Canada - and how Canada lags behin...

MONTREAL - The Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star were the big winners as the National Newspaper Awards were handed out in Montreal on Friday night. The Globe took home nine of the 23 regular awards, in front of the Toronto Star, which took home six. One of the Globe's awards was shared with the Halifax Chronicle Hera...

Yukon politicians could hold an official with the company managing the cleanup of a disaster at the Eagle Gold mine in contempt of Parliament after its officials refused to answer questions in front of the legislature. Debate on a contempt motion in the Yukon legislature was adjourned until Monday after days of duellin...

VANCOUVER - The pace of rent increases in Metro Vancouver slowed last year compared with 2023 and the rental stock is growing, but the regional district says homelessness continues to rise and the wait-list for social housing grows. Metro Vancouver has released its annual housing data, showing rent increases slowed to ...

MUSCAT, Oman (AP) - A third round of talks between Iran and the United States began Saturday in Oman, with experts seeking in-depth discussions over how to reach a possible deal. Iranian state television announced the start of the negotiations. American officials could not be immediately reached. The talks seek to limi...

VATICAN CITY (AP) - The funeral Mass for Pope Francis is underway in a packed St. Peter's Square. The Argentine pontiff died Monday. Mourners began streaming into the square at dawn on Saturday. Bells tolled to signal the start of the procession bringing Francis' coffin from St. Peter's Basilica to the front of the alt...

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Tens of thousands of people poured into St. Peter's Square starting at dawn Saturday to honor Pope Francis with a farewell ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as pastor: Presidents and princes will attend his funeral Mass at the Vatican, but prisoners and migrants will welcome him ...

EDMONTON - Evan Bouchard and Connor Brown each had a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers finally showed signs of life, coming away with a wild 7-4 playoff victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evander Kane and Connor McDavid also scored for the Oilers, who had allowed 12 goals in their fir...

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series. Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer scored in regulation for New Jersey and Jacob Markstrom had 25 saves. The Devils cut their series d...

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Friday night in Game 3 of their first-round NHL playoff series. Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer scored in regulation for New Jersey and Jacob Markstrom had 25 saves. The Devils cut their se...