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Woman airlifted to hospital after bear attack near Whistler, B.C.
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A woman was taken to hospital after being attacked by a bear while hiking in the backcountry near Whistler, B.C., on Friday evening. A group of three hikers encountered two bears near Conflict Lake in the…
Missing man found alive after 6-day search near Squamish, B.C.
A man who had been missing near Squamish, B.C., for nearly a week has been found alive, police and search and rescue officials say. Stanislav Volo, who was reported missing on Aug. 30, was located after an extensive search involving multiple agencies, Sea to…
Former Social Services employee speaks out on working conditions
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A former Ministry of Social Services support worker is sharing her story calling for change in the system. Rae Seidel worked as a child and caregiver support worker until just over a year ago when she…
Mayors push to turn Oliver correctional centre into mandatory care facility
Okanagan mayors and regional leaders, including First Nations, are pressing the B.C. government to turn unused space at the Okanagan Correctional Centre in Oliver into a mandatory and secure care facility. A handful of leaders gathered outside the…
Canadian wool and yarn producers look to untangle themselves from the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have led to a tangle of red tape and extra expenses for Canadian wool producers and hobbyists, and some are walking away from their U.S. customers altogether. Judy Enright Smith, who owns the Wabi Sabi yarn shop in…
Carney made reforms a factor in recognizing Palestine: Here’s where they stand
In September 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was officially recognizing the State of Palestine. He told reporters at the time that recognition was “predicated on the Palestinian Authority’s commitment to much-needed reform.” He said he received…
Employers, job seekers increasingly using AI in the hiring process
Landing a job interview increasingly means navigating artificial intelligence, whether it’s helping write a resume, screening an application or even conducting an initial interview. The growing use of AI in hiring comes as Canada’s job market remains…
Four sentenced in connection with killing of 19-year-old Burnaby man
Four people have now been sentenced in connection with the 2023 killing of a 19-year-old man in Burnaby, B.C. In its latest update Friday, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said all four have since pleaded guilty to manslaughter and have been…
N.B. regulator to review complaints about noise and odours near potato chips factory
By Eli Ridder The Canadian Press Posted September 4, 2026 3:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A group of residents who live near a potato chip factory in a New Brunswick town are moving forward with their case against the…
Gander, N.L., defends invitation to U.S. ambassador Hoekstra to 9/11 commemoration
The Town of Gander, N.L., says its invitation to United States Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to attend a 9/11 ceremony this month was protocol, not an endorsement. Hoekstra is among a list of dignitaries attending the town’s commemoration of the 25th anniversary…