78 m. ago SUV thefts lead to three arrests, dog seized at Brampton auto repair shop

An investigation into stolen SUVs led to the arrests of three men and seizure of a dog at an auto repair shop in Brampton last week. Peel Regional Police say officers responded to two separate incidents in Mississauga where a grey 2025 Honda CRV and a white 2025 Honda CRV were stolen last Sunday and […]

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4 h. ago B.C. climate news: Climate change is making coffee more expensive | B.C. government proposes new legislation to speed up renewable energy projects

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of April 28 to May 4, 2025.

Politics

5 h. ago Olympian Fred Kerley charged in Florida with battery on female fellow athlete

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — An Olympic track medalist is charged in Florida with punching a woman, a hurdler who also competed in the Olympics. A Broward County Sheriff’s Office arrest report says that Fred Kerley, 29, allegedly hit Alaysha Johnson with a closed fist at a hotel near Fort Lauderdale on Thursday. Kerley is charged […]

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5 h. ago United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark airport, citing shortage of air traffic controllers

NEW YORK (AP) — Passengers with flights to or from Newark Liberty International Airport encountered long delays and cancellations Saturday due to an air traffic controller shortage, a nationwide problem the Trump administration has pledged to fix. The busy airport outside New York City experienced disruptions all week. Faulting the Federal Aviation Administration’s alleged failure […]

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6 h. ago Derelict ferry moored offshore in Mission catches fire, RCMP investigating

Flames engulfed the old Queen of Sidney ferry, which was decommissioned in 2000. 

Events

6 h. ago A family and a festival: How Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day tragedy unfolded

Documents, interviews and social media show the family was wracked by Alexander Lo's killing, financial battles, what Adam Lo called a suicide attempt by their mother,

Culture

7 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: 10 wines B.C. restaurateurs should stock to give customers a break

These wines should be stocked for summer to give customers a break.

Economics

8 h. ago What's the future of public events in B.C. after deadly Lapu Lapu Day attack?

From massive outdoor festivals to small block parties, the ability to gather with friends, neighbours and strangers serves an important function, says security expert Stephen Hart. "We want the ability to have those things. It's kind of what makes life worth living."

Events

11 h. ago Australia’s PM Albanese on Track for Biggest Victory Since WWII

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was on track to lead his party to its biggest election victory since World War II, giving him a strong mandate to tackle much-needed economic reform and bargain with the Trump administration on tariffs.

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18 h. ago That time rock legend Jimi Hendrix was put on trial in Toronto

Toronto has seen its fair share of music stars roll through Pearson Airport over the decades, but no one has made an entrance quite like rock and roll legend Jimi Hendrix.Landing at Toronto International Airport (now Pearson) ahead of a sold-out 1969 show at Maple Leaf Gardens, Hendrix was stopped by customs for a suspicious substance found in his luggage.What followed was a surreal mix of courtroom drama, fan frenzy, and, despite the arrest, an unforgettable show from the legendary guitar god.The lead-upDetailed in the book Hendrix: Setting the Record Straight by John McDermott, it was on May 3, 1969, when Jimi Hendrix and the Experience came to Toronto from Detroit — where whispers of a drug bust surrounded them.Brushing off the suggestion of drug possession, the "Purple Haze" artist was pulled aside by security who suspected him of having "illicit substances" in his bag.After creating a mobile test lab, it was found that the substances in ...

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19 h. ago Canucks: Paolo Aquilini steps away as owner, family says team ‘not for sale’

Canucks say co-owner Paolo Aquilini has resigned from his positions with the team

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19 h. ago B.C. Ferries: Reservations mandatory for vehicles going from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay starting the fall

The busy terminal will see a reduction in its space by 25 per cent during construction, said B.C. Ferries

Culture

20 h. ago Le suspect de l’attaque à Vancouver devra subir un examen psychiatrique

Un jour de deuil officiel était organisé vendredi en Colombie-Britannique.

Society

22 h. ago Mustang Energy Corp. Provides Update on Geophysical Reinterpretation and Targeting

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mustang Energy Corp. (CSE: MEC, OTC:MECPF, FRA:92T) (the “Company” or “Mustang”) is pleased to provide an update on its ongoing geophysical reprocessing, reinterpretation and targeting work in collaboration with leading geophysical consultants Resource Potentials Ltd. (“ResPot”) of Perth, Australia. This initiative reflects Mustang’s commitment to advancing exploration […]

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22 h. ago Day of mourning marks nearly one week since Lapu Lapu Day tragedy

On Friday morning, three flags outside an area church flew at half-mast as dozens of people attended a funeral inside.

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22 h. ago B.C. Premier David Eby promises overhaul of Mental Health Act, even as courts tackle existing law

Vaughn Palmer: B.C. likely to lose constitutional challenge to law allowing involuntary detention of people with mental health issues

Science

23 h. ago Who are Cruz Azul? Whitecaps react to their CONCACAF Champions Cup opponents

The opponent in the Champions Cup championship game has been set, as well as the date, but the Vancouver Whitecaps are still focused on what comes before it.

Sport

23 h. ago Capstone Copper Announces 2025 Annual General Meeting Results

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) (ASX:CSC) announced the voting results from its 2025 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) held May 2, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. A total of 594,082,529 common shares were voted at the meeting, representing 77.96% of the votes attached to all outstanding common shares. Shareholders […]

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24 h. ago U.S. charges 4 Mexicans for alleged human smuggling across Canadian border

The U.S. Department of Justice says the four men charged thousands of dollars to bring people from Mexico to Canada, then across the international border into northern New York.

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24 h. ago U.S. lays charges alleging human smuggling across Canadian border

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice says four Mexican nationals have been charged with allegedly running a human smuggling operation across the Canadian border. A news release says the four men charged thousands of dollars to bring people from Mexico to Canada, then across the international border into northern New York. It says that […]

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