Category Archives: British Columbia

Swifties could get Vancouver concert refunds after deal with StubHub on ticketing
VICTORIA - People who purchased tickets for Taylor Swift's concerts in Vancouver through a resale platform may be eligible for a refund. Consumer Protection BC has reached a deal with StubHub Canada a...
The Canadian Press Mar 11, 2026

YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Springing forward, one last time
Yes, you heard that right. No more changing our clocks back and forth.Your voices have been heard, and we couldn't agree more, changing the clocks, especially our internal ones is a hassle, and we've ...
Pattison Media Mar 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Daniel Kaesler, Dreamstime)

National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC
Canada's housing agency says the country made "meaningful" supply gains last year thanks to record rental construction and more "missing middle" type housing, however short-term imbalances remain for ...
The Canadian Press Mar 11, 2026

Pacific storm moves over B.C. in latest wintry blast, bringing snow and wind warnings
VANCOUVER - There's another slight chance of sea-level snow in Metro Vancouver as a new weather system makes landfall in southwestern British Columbia, a day after flurries across much of the region. ...
The Canadian Press Mar 11, 2026

Murder charge in 2024 killing of 84-year-old man on Vancouver Island
PORT HARDY - A Prince Rupert, B.C., man has been arrested and charged with murder in the killing of an 84-year-old man who was found gravely injured on Vancouver Island almost two years ago. Port Hard...
The Canadian Press Mar 11, 2026

Gun control groups 'disappointed' by lack of information on Tumbler Ridge firearms
OTTAWA - Five gun control advocacy groups have told the RCMP they're "alarmed and disappointed" the force has not yet disclosed basic information about the models and legal status of the firearms used...
The Canadian Press Mar 11, 2026

First Nations leaders unveil more items repatriated from the Vatican
OTTAWA - First Nations leaders on Tuesday unveiled five items repatriated to their communities after being held at the Vatican for more than a century. They also unboxed another two crates of items wi...
The Canadian Press Mar 10, 2026

Pokémon cards are a hot commodity, as Abbotsford store owner found out the hard way
Pokmon cards were the focus of a gang who turned up at an Abbotsford, B.C., collectibles store on Friday - but they weren't there to play. In pre-dawn scenes captured on the store's security video, th...
The Canadian Press Mar 10, 2026

B.C. killings due to 'botched robbery,' defence lawyer says, as murder trial closes
ABBOTSFORD - A weeks-long trial of three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford, B.C., couple came to a close in B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday, with defence lawyers painting a picture of a robbery gon...
The Canadian Press Mar 10, 2026

Vancouver councillor sues Mayor Ken Sim over 'flippant and reckless' drug accusation
VANCOUVER - Vancouver City Coun. Sean Orr is suing Mayor Ken Sim for defamation after he accused Orr of distributing illegal drugs, comments the councillor said were made for political gain. The lawsu...
The Canadian Press Mar 10, 2026