17.05°C Vancouver

News

white-rock-rcmp-officers-nationally-recognized-for-impaired-driving-enforcement
BCJul 28, 2025

White Rock RCMP officers nationally recognized for impaired driving enforcement

White Rock RCMP officers Cpl. Luc Lamoureux and Cst. Ravnit Sandhu both received Gold recognition from the National Impaired Driving Recognition Program. Cpl. Lamoureux removed 24 impaired drivers from the streets of White Rock in a calendar year, while Cst. Sandhu removed 27 impaired drivers. Gold recognition was issued to officers who removed 24 or more impaired drivers. With the amount of education and available methods for getting home safely it is truly shocking to see the number of drivers who consume alcohol and/or controlled substances and choose to drive. White Rock RCMP officers are
can-canadians-expect-any-relief-on-interest-rate
CanadaJul 28, 2025

Can Canadians expect any relief on interest rate?

Canadians expect no relief on interest rate front. Ahead of the Bank of Canada meeting, most economists and market analysts say that the central bank is likely to keep interest rates steady at 2.75 per cent for the third consecutive time, given the strength in core inflation and jobs. Doug Porter, chief economist at BMO Capital Markets, said that according to the Bank of Canada, core inflation is still slightly above 3 per cent. He said that the impact of Trump's tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles was limited to these sectors, while other sectors saw good job growth in June. Meanwhil
demand-for-live-streaming-of-majithia-case-hearing-application-filed-in-mohali-court
IndiaJul 28, 2025

Demand for live streaming of Majithia case hearing: Application filed in Mohali court

Former Punjab minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia's lawyers have today filed an application in Mohali court in the disproportionate assets case registered against him, demanding that the hearing of the case be held through live streaming. The petition states that the entire Punjab and people sitting abroad want to know the truth in this case. Majithia's lawyers say that there is no substance in the case, the government is only making big claims in the media. It is noteworthy that the Vigilance had arrested Majithia on June 25.
motion-expected-in-nanaimo-b-c-on-asking-for-closure-of-safe-injection-site
BCJul 28, 2025

Motion expected in Nanaimo, B.C. on asking for closure of safe injection site

Council in Nanaimo, B.C., is scheduled to hear a motion that could result in the city asking a provincial health authority to close a local overdose prevention site. Coun. Ian Thorpe is expected to bring forward the motion at Nanaimo's council meeting today that will ask to "formally request" Island Health to close the site on Albert Street, next to city hall. Mayor Leonard Krog says he expects the motion to be debated and deferred to enable experts and those with an interest on the issue to come before council at a later time before a decision is made. The site has generated enough concerns a
ottawa-cuts-confederation-bridge-tolls-ferry-fares-in-atlantic-canada
CanadaJul 28, 2025

Ottawa cuts Confederation Bridge tolls, ferry fares in Atlantic Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney says that tolls on Prince Edward Island's Confederation Bridge will be reduced starting Aug. 1, along with a handful of other Atlantic travel fees. Starting Friday, the bridge toll for an average vehicle will drop from $50.25 to $20. The government is also cutting fares in half for passengers, vehicles and commercial traffic on federally supported Eastern Canada ferry services, and eliminating all fuel surcharges for those services. Marine Atlantic, a constitutionally mandated ferry service connecting Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, will reduce traveller fares by 50 pe
CanadaJul 28, 2025

3 arrested after early-morning stabbing in North Vancouver: police

Mounties in North Vancouver say three women have been arrested after two of them were injured in a stabbing resulting from a dispute. Police say the incident Saturday at 2:45 a-m saw officers respond to calls of a distraught woman at Lonsdale Quay. Officers arrived and found the injured victim, and the following investigation located two other women nearby on the second floor above the bus loop, one of whom also having similar injuries. Police say investigators have determined the three were involved in a dispute resulting in the assault, and all three women in their 20s have been ta
ndp-releases-official-rules-for-leadership-race-to-replace-singh
CanadaJul 25, 2025

NDP releases official rules for leadership race to replace Singh

The NDP has released the official rules for its leadership race, which include requirements that candidates gather specific numbers of signatures from supporters in diverse regional, racial and LGBTQ+ groups. At least 10 per cent of a candidate's signatures must come from young New Democrats aged 25 years or under. Candidates must also collect at least 50 signatures from each of five different regions in Canada — the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, the Prairies, and B.C. and the North. A new permanent leader to replace Jagmeet Singh will be chosen through a ranked ballot vote, allowing party memb
BCJul 25, 2025

Dogs, crews and helicopters being deployed to find missing B.C. hiker in Banff park

The search continues for a B.C. paramedic who has been missing since Wednesday while on a hike and was last seen in Banff National Park. Chad Singer, 42, of Radium, B.C., started his hike near the Aurora Creek trail, east of Radium Hot Springs. RCMP say he was last seen that afternoon in Marvel Pass in the national park. Police say the trail system can connect to trails near Marvel Lake and the trail network between Sunshine Mountain, Banff and Mount Shark in Kananaskis. RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Gina Slaney says the Parks Canada Banff Field Unit is managing the search, which incl
seatbelt-safety-on-display-as-allegedly-impaired-williams-lake-man-crashes-on-police-video
BCJul 25, 2025

Seatbelt safety on display as allegedly impaired Williams Lake man crashes on police video

Two seatbelt tickets, a driving prohibition, and a bleeding scalp requiring stitches were the results of a strange crash in Williams Lake that could have been much worse. On July 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., a BC Highway Patrol officer on Mackenzie Avenue South saw both the driver of a white Ford F250 and the driver of a grey Toyota Camry without seatbelts. When the officer turned around to pull them over, the driver of the Toyota Camry collided into the rear of the Ford F250. The BC Highway Patrol officer started by checking the driver of the Toyota Camry. His head was bleeding liberally after sma

Just In

hundreds-of-athletes-coming-to-surrey-to-participate-in-surrey-open-tennis-tournament
BCJul 31, 2025

Hundreds of athletes coming to Surrey to participate in Surrey Open tennis tournament

The Surrey Open tennis tournament will officially open on Friday evening at Newton Athletic Park in Surrey, but the tournament's preliminary competitions are set to begin on Thursday evening.The Surrey Open tournament, which starts today, will continue until August 10. Players from not only across the country, including BC, but also from the United States will be seen participating in the tournament. A total of about 700 players will be seen participating in the tournament.The tournament is being organized by the Newton Tennis Club and free food will also be available during the tournament. Th
summer-mcintosh-gets-third-gold-medal-at-the-world-swimming-championships
CanadaJul 31, 2025

Summer McIntosh gets third gold medal at the World Swimming Championships

Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh has won her third consecutive gold medal at the World Swimming Championships being played in Singapore. Today, Summer McIntosh won the gold medal in the women's 200-meter butterfly event with a timing of 2 minutes 1.99 seconds. Summer McIntosh missed out on setting a world record in the event by just .18 seconds (point 18 seconds). She said she wasn't happy with her swim in the final 25 meters but was happy to win the gold medal. In this event, Regan Smith of the United States won the silver medal and Elizabeth Dekkers of Australia won the bronze medal. Meanwh
canadian-tennis-star-eugenie-bouchard-retires-at-national-bank-open
CanadaJul 31, 2025

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard retires at National Bank Open

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard has retired from the game of lawn tennis. She played the final match of her professional tennis career yesterday against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland. In this match, 31-year-old Bouchard, who hails from Westmount, Quebec, suffered a 2-6, 6-3, 4-6 defeat. Before the second-round defeat at the National Bank Open, Bouchard made a winning start to the tournament on Wednesday, winning the first round match with 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. Tennis Canada announced before the start of the National Bank Open that Bouchard would retire at any stage that she exits this tourname
prime-minister-carney-says-canada-will-recognize-a-palestinian-state
CanadaJul 30, 2025

Prime Minister Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state

Canada intends to recognize the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly this September. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement today in Ottawa after holding a virtual meeting with his cabinet. Carney says Palestinian statehood depends on elections next year that do not involve Hamas. The prime minister's announcement comes after British Prime Minister Keir (KEER') Starmer said the U-K would officially recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not implement a ceasefire and drastically scale up aid in the Gaza Strip. Multiple humanitarian groups say starvation is
world-swimming-championship-2025-canada-wins-bronze-in-4x100m-mixed-medley-relay
CanadaJul 30, 2025

World Swimming Championship 2025: Canada wins bronze in 4X100m mixed medley relay

Canadian swimmers performed well on day 4 of the World Swimming Championships being played in Singapore. On one hand, Canada won a bronze medal today and on the other hand, Summer McIntosh, Kylie Masse and Ingrid Wilm did well in their respective events. Today, Canada won the bronze medal in the 4x100-meter mixed medley relay with a timing of 3 minutes 40.90 seconds, thanks to the performances of Kylie Masse, Oliver Dawson, Josh Liendo and Taylor Ruck. In the semi-finals of the women's 200m butterfly event, Summer McIntosh entered the final with a timing of 2 minutes 6.22 seconds. The 18-year-