2 h. ago A year after B.C. businessman set on fire, suspect charged but still at large

Rahat Rao was doused with accelerant and set on fire at his Whalley business in August 2024. His accused attacker has been charged, but remains at large.

Events

3 h. ago Photon Marine and Silverback Marine Launch Significantly Funded Electric Workboats Through CARB CORE Voucher Program

California customers can now receive up to $300,000 per vessel plus $100,000 in charging infrastructure support starting in August PORTLAND, Ore., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Photon Marine, a developer of high-performance electric outboard propulsion systems, and Silverback Marine, a premier builder of commercial aluminum vessels, announced today that eight electric workboat configurations have […]

Transport

3 h. ago Petersen claims $7,000 prize in Pool B bareback action at the Calgary Stampede

Sam Petersen earned a score of 89 points from the judges to claim first place in bareback action at the Calgary Stampede

Economics

5 h. ago Vancouver police search of houses, cars nets $285,000 in stolen luxury goods, cash

Most of the goods are from Lululemon, but also Versace, jewelry, liquor and baby formula

Economics

5 h. ago Les camps de jour municipaux sont «à bout de souffle», dit l’UMQ

Ces derniers accueillent un total de plus de 275 000 jeunes chaque été.

Politics

5 h. ago Explosive at B.C. NDP MLA's office ’homemade,’ not intended to hurt anyone: RCMP

North Vancouver RCMP said Tuesday the device was likely a number of bear bangers or fireworks taped together and lit by a fuse

Other

7 h. ago 2 men, 1 wearing huge wig, linked to explosion outside B.C. cabinet minister’s office

Police believe the men set off "an unsophisticated home-made device, initiated by a burning fuse," but say they don't know if the incident was politically motivated.

Politics

7 h. ago 'A bright spirit': Community mourns boy's death in ATV crash

The Chatham-Kent hockey community is mourning for Dresden’s Decker Beatty.

Events

8 h. ago ‘Tiger King’ star Doc Antle sentenced for animal trafficking

The 'Tiger King' star is also set to pay a $55,000 fine and serve three years of supervised release after serving his federal prison sentence.

Other

8 h. ago First West Credit Union releases inaugural Impact Report demonstrating community leadership and social impact

LANGLEY, B.C., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First West Credit Union has released its first-ever Impact Report, showcasing how the member-owned cooperative is balancing financial performance with meaningful social, environmental and community impact across British Columbia.   The 2024 Impact Report spans five key areas—community impact, workforce development, business operations, impact strategy, and climate action—highlighting initiatives […]

Politics

8 h. ago Irving Shipbuilding faces safety violations in Halifax worker’s 2024 death

HALIFAX — Irving Shipbuilding is scheduled to enter a plea Oct. 1 on charges of violating workplace safety rules after an employee died last year at its Halifax site. A lawyer for the family-owned company appeared in provincial court on Monday for arraignment on five counts of violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act on […]

Society

8 h. ago ‘An attack on an entire community’: Regent Park shooters given life sentences

Superior Court Justice Gillian Roberts handed two young men found guilty of the first-degree murder of Regent Park Youth worker Thane Murray the maximum sentence possible.

Events

8 h. ago Calgary businessman admits laundering $800,000 on behalf of drug trafficking organization

Calgary businessman Talal Fouani admitted Tuesday to laundering about $800,000 in cash in connection with a massive drug trafficking organization, more than two years after he pleaded guilty to the charge. Crown prosecutor Shelley Tkatch read in a lengthy statement of agreed facts signed by Fouani, whose case has slowly wound through Calgary Court of […]

Economics

9 h. ago Mississauga man faces 9 charges after firearms allegedly seized from home

Peel Regional Police have charged a 39-year-old Mississauga man with mischief and several firearm-related offences. Cops said they responded to reports of a disturbance June 15 at a residence near Bloor St. and Bridgewood Dr. and allegedly discovered firearms and ammunition that were improperly stored. Police said further investigation revealed the individual living there was […]

Events

10 h. ago Notice of motion calls for more transparency for Calgary CAO's compensation

CAO David Duckworth's base annual pay ranges from $391,666 to $475,000 — representing a 36 to 48 per cent increase over 2024 levels.

Other

10 h. ago $50,000 reward offered for those responsible in 2021 homicide of man near Midland

The government of Ontario is offering a $50,000 reward in the hope of solving the 2021 murder of Jonus Keegan Palmer. The 24-year-old, who his mother describes as “a gentle giant” due to his size, was shot and killed outside of a residence where he was staying on Old Fort Road in Tay Township, just […]

Economics

10 h. ago Autistic U.K. teen who told family ‘I’m going to Canada’ later detained in Japan on drug charges

Sean Stephenson travelled from London to Portugal, then Toronto and finally Tokyo, where he was arrested

Other

10 h. ago Autistic teen who came to Canada arrested in Japan after meth found in suitcase, family says

British national Sean Stephenson, 18, was 'exploited by individuals who took advantage of his vulnerability,' his family says

Other

11 h. ago Man faces 11 charges after 2 days of alleged assaults, a robbery and carjacking in Toronto

Toronto Police have charged a 33-year-old man with a variety of charges in connection with a carjacking, a retail robbery and two assaults over the course of two days. Cops say last Friday, around 8:49 a.m., they responded to an assault call in the Lawrence Ave. East and Markham Road area. It’s alleged that male […]

Events

11 h. ago Balance proudly supports Bow Valley Credit Union’s launch of the Bitcoin Gateway

CALGARY, Alberta — Bow Valley Credit Union (BVCU), together with Balance and Bull Bitcoin, are thrilled to announce the launch of Canada’s first Bitcoin Gateway, a groundbreaking new way for Canadians to securely and seamlessly buy Bitcoin, directly through their favourite Alberta credit union. As of today, with just a few clicks, you can buy […]

Economics