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BCOct 25, 2021

BC Federation of Labour organizing rallies in Victoria, Burnaby and Surrey in support of 10 days of paid sick leave to BC employees

The BC Federation of Labour is sponsoring rallies in Victoria and at two locations in Metro Vancouver today as it urges workers to speak out in support of legislation providing 10 days of paid sick leave to BC employees. Today marks the final day of consultation over whether the province should require employers to provide three, five or 10 days of paid sick leave annually. The federation supports 10 paid sick days, saying that is the best way to ensure workers stay home when they are ill and don't share infections on the job. The rallies take place at 4 pm in Burnaby and Surrey, while suppor

BCOct 25, 2021

Tentative agreement reached to avert a strike by nearly 1,600 members of LifeLabs in B.C.

The union representing workers at LifeLabs says a tentative agreement has been reached to avert a strike by nearly 1,600 members. The BC General Employees' Union says it expects to present members with details today before they vote on whether to accept the deal. It says a ban on overtime and work-to-rule job action began on Saturday and was expected to continue until November 1st but will be discontinued until the vote is held. Workers voted 98 per cent to strike in July and over 200 of them rallied outside a lab on Saturday before the union and the company met at the bargaining table that e

BCOct 25, 2021

Capacity limits lifted in BC as BC Vaccine card now required

Capacity limits have been lifted in BC as of today for organized events like sports games and movie theatres as well as gatherings like weddings. But 50 per cent capacity limits will remain at venues and gatherings in some areas of the province where vaccination rates remain low, including parts of the Fraser, Interior and Northern regions. Masks must still be worn and anyone attending an event will be required to show their BC Vaccine card, at least until January. Meanwhile, all health-care workers in the province will have to be fully vaccinated by tomorrow as a condition of their employmen

BCOct 25, 2021

BC Ferries cancels nearly two dozen sailings amid high winds

Anyone hoping to board a BC ferry this morning will be out of luck thanks to a forecast calling for high winds. BC Ferries has cancelled nearly two dozen sailings, starting at 5:15 a.m. in Tsawwassen and Duke Point, and customers who made an advance booking will get a full refund. It says service will resume as soon as it's safe to do so. Environment Canada has forecast gusts as high as 100 kilometres an hour for parts of Vancouver Island. BC Ferries on Twitter: Sailings across multiple routes have been cancelled due to strong winds. Impacted customers will be advised of cancellations & r

BCOct 25, 2021

Powerful storm hits B.C. south coast, thousands without power but no reported damage

Wind warnings and special weather statements remain posted for Vancouver Island and British Columbia's inner south coast, but it appears the region has dodged significant damage from a powerful storm. Environment Canada says a rapidly deepening cyclone approached waters off the coast Saturday night and peak wind speeds of at least 100 km/h were reported at three locations off Vancouver Island on Sunday. Winds have eased slightly, but the weather office says gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are still possible in many areas as the storm tracks northeast and is expected to pass over northern Vancouver Is

EnglishOct 25, 2021

Trudeau headed to Europe as G20 leaders meet in person for first time since pandemic

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is flying to Europe later this week touting Canada's climate plan and post-pandemic recovery progress at leaders' summits in Italy and Scotland.Trudeau's six-day trip starts with an official visit to the Netherlands for meetings with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.From there he will go to Rome for the G20 leaders' summit, which is the first in-person encounter for leaders of the world's biggest economies since before the pandemic.COVID-19 recovery and vaccine equity will be high on the agenda, as the world's wealthiest nations including Canada will be pushed to

BCOct 23, 2021

B.C. reports 649 COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths

B.C. is reporting 649 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 200,898 cases in the province.There are 5,106 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 193,325 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 365 individuals are currently in hospital and 143 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the last 24 hours, 13 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,109. The new deaths include:Fraser Health: twoVancouver Coastal Health: threeInterior Health: threeNorthern Health: threeIsland Health: two There have been no

BCOct 23, 2021

VPD investigates assault of coffee shop employee

Vancouver Police are appealing for witnesses after a staff member of a Downtown Eastside coffee shop was assaulted earlier this week.A woman entered the Tim Hortons near Pender and Abbott streets on October 20 around 10 a.m. and ordered a coffee. Surveillance footage shows the female employee handing the woman a cup of hot coffee, which the suspect then threw back in her face."This employee was just trying to do her job," says Constable Tania Visintin. "It’s appalling that she was subjected to this type of abuse and it’s extremely fortunate that she was not seriously injured."The suspect i

BCOct 23, 2021

Burnaby Lotto winner says she was picking up a package of peanuts when something told her she should buy a ticket

A Burnaby woman says she was picking up a package of peanuts as a snack on September 28th, when something told her she should buy a lottery ticket as well. It certainly paid off, netting Christine Lauzon a 70 million dollar lottery win, the largest-ever lottery prize won in BC. Lauzon says her first priority will be talking to a financial adviser about what to do with the windfall, followed by gifting some of the cash to her immediate family. She added that she's going to take some time before deciding how to treat herself with the winnings.

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BCJun 17, 2026

Burnaby RCMP seek public’s help identifying suspect in alleged road rage knife incident

Burnaby RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man accused of threatening another driver with a knife during an alleged road rage incident earlier this year. According to a Burnaby RCMP news release, frontline officers responded on April 19, 2026, after a driver reported being verbally threatened by another motorist on Boundary Road near Grandview Highway. Police said the suspect allegedly displayed a knife and made threatening gestures during the encounter. Investigators say the victim was able to obtain limited photographs of the suspect before he left the area. Two p

BCJun 17, 2026

Man charged after alleged attempted child abduction in Surrey

A 22-year-old man has been charged following an alleged attempted child abduction in Surrey that police say was interrupted by witnesses. According to Surrey police, officers were called to the 8100 block of 136A Street at about 6:40 p.m. Saturday after reports that a stranger approached a child who was playing in a residential driveway. Witnesses told investigators the man allegedly picked up the child before bystanders intervened. Police said the suspect then released the child and left the area. A person matching the suspect's description was detained by members of the public nearby and lat

BCJun 17, 2026

Parm Jawanda assumes chair of Surrey Police Board

Parm Jawanda has assumed the role of chair of the Surrey Police Board, with the board announcing the launch of a comprehensive financial review of the Surrey Police Service (SPS). According to the board, an independent accounting firm will be retained to conduct the review. The process is intended to assess the service's financial position, resource requirements and long-term budget planning needs. In a statement, Jawanda said the review will help identify areas where Surrey Police Service may require additional resources and provide a clearer picture of its operational and financial needs. Sh

WorldJun 17, 2026

Trump says talks with Modi at G7 summit were productive, highlights India-U.S. partnership

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a “very good and productive” discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during meetings on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Trump described India as an important strategic partner of the United States and said cooperation between the two countries is expected to continue expanding across a range of areas. According to statements made by Trump, he expressed support for India and emphasized the importance of the bilateral relationship, particularly on issues related to security, trade and regio

CanadaJun 17, 2026

Canada’s population declines slightly in first quarter of 2026 as non-permanent resident numbers fall

Canada’s population declined slightly during the first three months of 2026, according to new estimates released by Statistics Canada. The agency estimated the country’s population at 41,417,056 as of April 1, a decrease of 55,025 people, or 0.1 per cent, compared with Jan. 1. Statistics Canada attributed the decline largely to a reduction in the number of non-permanent residents. According to Statistics Canada, the preliminary number of non-permanent residents fell by 117,879 during the first quarter of 2026. That compares with a decline of 55,194 during the same period a year earlier. Th

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BC Federation of Labour organizing rallies in Victoria, Burnaby and Surrey in support of 10 days of paid sick leave to BC employees

Tentative agreement reached to avert a strike by nearly 1,600 members of LifeLabs in B.C.

Capacity limits lifted in BC as BC Vaccine card now required

BC Ferries cancels nearly two dozen sailings amid high winds

Powerful storm hits B.C. south coast, thousands without power but no reported damage

Trudeau headed to Europe as G20 leaders meet in person for first time since pandemic

B.C. reports 649 COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths

VPD investigates assault of coffee shop employee

Burnaby Lotto winner says she was picking up a package of peanuts when something told her she should buy a ticket

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Burnaby RCMP seek public’s help identifying suspect in alleged road rage knife incident

Man charged after alleged attempted child abduction in Surrey

Parm Jawanda assumes chair of Surrey Police Board

Trump says talks with Modi at G7 summit were productive, highlights India-U.S. partnership

Canada’s population declines slightly in first quarter of 2026 as non-permanent resident numbers fall

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