1 hour ago B.C. crime briefs: Delta man charged with firearms offences | Woman charged after stolen vehicle crashed into police car in Kamloops

Here are some crime stories from around B.C. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Events

2 h. ago Canucks this week: Tkachuk slams Canucks, trade talks target Boeser, Pettersson

The NHL trade deadline is March 7 and it feels like no Vancouver Canuck is safe, well, outside of Quinn Hughes.

Economics

2 h. ago Metro Vancouver Board to discuss motion to slash its meeting fees

The board is already facing a roughly $4-billion cost overrun on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant and criticism over spending on staff travel.

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4 h. ago Dominion Lending Centres Inc. Announces Closing of $59.15 million Secondary Private Placement Offering of Class A Common Shares

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dominion Lending Centres Inc. (TSX:DLCG) (“DLCG” or the “Corporation”), 2215 Coquitlam Avenue, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia V3B 1J6, […]

Economics

5 h. ago Intense pollen season to begin in southwest B.C. this weekend, expert warns

Colder temperatures have delayed the start of pollen season in southwestern B.C., which can start as soon as late January

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5 h. ago Surge Copper Announces Grant of Equity Incentive Awards and Completion of MacLean East Property Agreement

Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surge Copper Corp. (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) (Frankfurt: G6D2) (“Surge” or the “Company”) announces the grant of equity-based incentive awards under its Share Compensation Plan. The Company has awarded 4,583,334 restricted share units (RSUs) to employees and executives, and 3,431,372 deferred share units (DSUs) to non-executive directors, […]

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5 h. ago Great Pacific Media’s Highway Thru Hell Joins the 200+ Episode Club

Episode 200 of the hit docuseries, which has chronicled the jaw-dropping stories of recovery operators over 13 seasons, airs March 4th at 9 p.m. ET on USA Network in Canada VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Great Pacific Media (GPM), a Thunderbird Entertainment Group (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) company, is pleased to announce […]

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5 h. ago This fashion brand just opened its first outlet in Vancouver

There's a new addition to the McArthurGlen Outlets in Vancouver.

Other

5 h. ago Is it time to talk about reforming B.C.'s Agricultural Land Reserve?

Douglas Todd: Although it’s almost taboo to discuss opening up the ALR to housing, some argue it’s the key to combating unaffordability

Society

8 h. ago Newcore Gold Increases Drill Program to 35,000 Metres and Intersects 1.28 g/t Gold over 63.0 Metres at the Enchi Gold Project, Ghana

Drilling Intersects Multiple Zones of Shallow Gold Mineralization at the Boin Gold Deposit 2024 – 2025 Drill Program Increased to 35,000 Metres VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newcore Gold Ltd. (“Newcore” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: NCAU, OTCQX: NCAUF) is pleased to announce that on the back of the success achieved to […]

Other

13 h. ago Ducks 5, Canucks 2: Vancouver is still so far off from where they need to be

The Canaucks continue to struggle with consistency.

Other

13 h. ago Whitecaps 2, Saprissa 0: Vancouver advances in CONCACAF Champions Cup

Vancouver will face LIGA MX club CF Monterrey in the round of 16 next week.

Sport

15 h. ago Never mind last year's scars, Oilers can't stop this year's bleeding

Revisiting the ghosts of last season is wasted energy when a brand new ghost is turning this season into a horror movie, but you know a chill went up the Oilers spine walking into Amerant Bank Arena. And walking out was even worse. Lugging a four-game losing streak into the place where they experienced the […]

Transport

16 h. ago ‘I feel duped’: B.C. woman falls victim to elaborate Uber scam

This past January, the Vancouver resident had her car serviced and says her dealership requested an Uber to pick her up at her home.

Events

16 h. ago TREATMENT.COM AI INC. ANNOUNCES LISTED ISSUER FINANCING EXEMPTION (LIFE) BOUGHT DEAL PRIVATE PLACEMENT

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for release publication, distribution, or dissemination directly, or indirectly, in whole or in part, in or into the United States Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Treatment.com AI Inc. (the “Company” or “Treatment”) (CSE: TRUE; OTC: TREIF; FFA: 939) is pleased to announce that […]

Economics

17 h. ago B.C. emergency room doctor sues colleague, alleging sex assault after work party

Male doctor denies allegations in response to female colleague's lawsuit

Sport

17 h. ago Stuart Culbertson: Canada, it's time for a serious dose of internal trade medicine

Opinion: The potential shock to Canada's economy posed by Trump’s proposed tariffs warrants at least an equivalent shock to our system of internal trade barriers.

Economics

17 h. ago Vancouver’s supportive housing freeze draws support, condemnation

Supporters and opponents of a controversial plan to freeze new supportive housing in Vancouver are speaking out, a day after city council approved the proposal.

Other

18 h. ago Add these Vancouver concerts in March to your events calendar

Jelly Roll leads the big concerts this month.

Other

18 h. ago Madison Pacific Properties Inc. announces the results for the four months ended December 31, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (the Company) (TSX: MPC and MPC.C), a Vancouver-based real estate company announces the results of operations for the four months ended December 31, 2024. In July 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a change of financial year-end of the Company from […]

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