3 h. ago Tariffs will make sneakers, jeans and almost everything Americans wear cost more, trade groups warn

NEW YORK (AP) — Sending children back to school in new sneakers, jeans and T-shirts is likely to cost U.S. families significantly more this fall if the bespoke tariffs President Donald Trump put on leading exporters take effect as planned, American industry groups warn. About 97% of the clothes and shoes purchased in the U.S. […]

Economics

5 h. ago Whitecaps 2, Rapids 0: Caps keep winning as PNE stadium site sweetens potential sale

‘Everything’s on the table,’ CEO Axel Schuster said, as team pulls out all the stops to keep club in Vancouver. Winning helps too, as the Caps are off to an unprecedented start to a season.

Sport

7 h. ago Canucks 6, Ducks 2: Pond hockey good for fans, not so good for sticking to details

The Canucks set a franchise record with five goals in a span of 4:30. It included the first NHL goal for rookie defenceman Elias Pettersson.

Sport

7 h. ago Americans' Peace Arch border rally protests U.S. actions: 'We never want to see these gates close'

'We want Canadians to know that not all of America is going down the wrong path,' said Jo Anne Edwardson, from Birch Bay

Other

10 h. ago Vancouver election office says record high voter turnout reason for long lineups for byelection

Polls are open for the Vancouver byelection from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 25 locations across the city.

Politics

10 h. ago How did Rasmus Andersson wind up with a signed Ovechkin stick? It’s a great story

Alex Ovechkin’s record quest has captivated the hockey world — and that includes the guys in the Flames’ locker-room

Other

12 h. ago Croatia’s Korcula island offers medieval history, outdoor adventure, wine and more

“Marco.” “Polo.” These are two words that travellers might expect to hear when lounging at hotel pools as children play the popular water tag game. Hearing “Marco Polo” while walking the cobblestone lanes of the beautiful and historic Korcula Old Town on the Croatian island of Korcula, however, was a surprise to me. As the […]

Events

12 h. ago Canada updates U.S. travel advice, reminding Canadians that electronic devices can be searched

The government says expect heightened scrutiny at the border and that if you are denied entry you could be detained.

Other

12 h. ago Canadians warned their electronic devices can be searched as new travel advisory issued

The government says expect heightened scrutiny at the border and that if you are denied entry you could be detained.

Other

14 h. ago B.C. climate news: Post carbon tax, advocates take aim at another B.C. electrification policy | DFO monitors for toxic algae as hundreds of sea lions and dolphins die in California

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of March 31 to April 6, 2025.

Events

14 h. ago Less red tape, more trades workers and doctors for all on campaign day 14

Pierre Poilievre is promising a “two-for-one” law that would also compel the government to cut two regulations for every one put in place

Society

14 h. ago Vancouver voters look to fill two council seats in municipal byelection

Voters in the city of Vancouver will cast their ballots today in a municipal election to fill two vacant council seats.

Politics

14 h. ago Long lineups as Vancouver voters look to fill two council seats in municipal byelection

Voters in the city of Vancouver will cast their ballots today in a municipal election to fill two vacant council seats.

Politics

16 h. ago Mark Carney has yet to visit B.C., may be putting his energy 'elsewhere,' say observers

Since the March 23 election call, Carney has not made it out further west than Winnipeg

Transport

16 h. ago B.C. Supreme Court strains under increase in complex cases and jury trials, plus judge shortage

Chronic shortage of judges adds to delays and bumping of trials, according to 2024 annual reports for B.C. Supreme Court and Appeal Court

Transport

16 h. ago Struggling B.C. forestry sector gathers in Prince George as industry faces 'tough times'

The number of people employed in forestry, once one of B.C.'s largest  industries, has been cut in half since 2000, according to the forestry council.

Other

16 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: What to know about the 'Crafted in B.C.' wines now on sale

The so-called replacement wines using grapes from outside the province are hitting shelves and websites

Other

16 h. ago This Day in History, 1956: Racists attack singer Nat King Cole onstage in Alabama

The legendary singer and pianist was targeted by bigots upset at white people listening to Black music

Events

17 h. ago THE LATEST: Federal leaders enter second full weekend of campaign

POILIEVRE PROMISES BUSINESSES TO SEE 25% LESS RED TAPE Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to wake up the Canadian economy from the “red-tape-induced slumber” in his latest pitch to businesses – a so-called ‘two-for-one’ law is a more aggressive version of the existing Red Tape Reduction Act that enforces a one-for-one rule. Poilievre said he […]

Politics

17 h. ago Campaigning across the country, federal leaders pledge family doctors, red tape cuts

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders are starting the second full weekend of the federal election campaign at opposite ends of the country. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is in B.C., where he is set to make an announcement on cutting bureaucratic red tape, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is in Atlantic Canada, where he promised to […]

Politics