5 h. ago Big program cuts on the table at Vancouver Island University

Eleven programs could be slashed come September, while several others could end the following year as the school faces a cash crunch amid reduced international enrollment.

Society

5 h. ago ZYUS Life Sciences Announces Closing of First Tranche of Unit Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation (the “Company”) (TSX-V: ZYUS), a Canadian-based life sciences company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical drug candidates for pain management, is pleased to announce that it has now completed […]

Other

6 h. ago Optigo Biotherapeutics Wins People’s Choice Award at Eyecelerator and Presents Compelling Preclinical Data on Long

Optigo wins People’s Choice Award at the recent Eyecelerator meeting in Park City for proprietary drug anchoring, potential to transform intravitreal drug delivery Preclinical data demonstrates sustained efficacy and safety for six months or more following a single injection VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Optigo Biotherapeutics, a biotechnology company pioneering long-acting, […]

Other

6 h. ago Permanent memorial being considered after Lapu Lapu Day tragedy, organizer says

Festival organizers, city, school district must proceed with 'care, dignity, and cultural sensitivity'

Other

7 h. ago B.C. medical specialists complain of delays getting costs covered for travel to North, Interior

Conservative MLA Sharon Hartwell said specialists traveling to Bulkley Valley District Hospital in Smithers aren't getting reimbursed

Economics

7 h. ago Letters to the Sun: Hudson's Bay should return Indigenous artifacts to First Nations

It is regrettable that a company over 300 years old and inextricably part of Canadian history has fallen on such hard times that it must file for bankruptcy and be liquidated. In a recent news broadcast, I learned that the bankruptcy judge has given permission for the liquidators to auction off the Bay’s collection of […]

Culture

7 h. ago U.S. ferry to Victoria delays full summer schedule until June 26

The decision follows a 14 per cent drop in traffic on the Coho ferry traffic this year

Other

8 h. ago Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

The Business Council of British Columbia says 'Alberta's concerns around policies like emissions caps on oil and gas must be taken seriously'

Other

8 h. ago NOVAGOLD Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Shares

All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or “the Company”) (NYSE American, TSX: NG) today announced that it intends to offer and sell up to 43,500,000 common shares in a public offering. In addition, NOVAGOLD expects to grant the underwriters a […]

Other

8 h. ago WestJet cuts nine U.S. routes, including Vancouver to Austin

Many Canadians are still avoiding the U.S. because of the trade war and the anti-Canada rhetoric unleashed by President Donald Trump.

Transport

9 h. ago Vancouver police sergeant demoted over sexualized misconduct

During the hearing, the officer admitted to allegations of discreditable conduct related to unsolicited sexualized messages sent to fellow officers and female students.

Events

9 h. ago Capstone Copper Increases Revolving Credit Facility and Extends Maturity to May 2029

All amounts in US$ unless otherwise indicated VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) (ASX; CSC) is pleased to announce that it has amended its existing revolving credit facility (the “Amended Credit Facility”) and extended the maturity from September 2027 to May 2029. The Amended Credit Facility will bear interest […]

Economics

9 h. ago Canucks: Why calm, constructive Adam Foote deserves consideration to run first pro bench

Adam Foote's connection with the roster is high and his contract cost would be lower than a name hire to replace Rick Tocchet.

Other

9 h. ago Senior Vancouver police sergeant demoted, suspended for sexual harassment

Sgt. Keiron McConnell admitted to sending unwanted texts and Facebook messages to colleagues and criminology students he taught in B.C. universities between 2015 and 2019

Events

10 h. ago Kodiak Copper to Present Live at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference May 7th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kodiak Copper Corp. (the “Company” or “Kodiak”) (TSX-V: KDK, OTCQB: KDKCF, Frankfurt: 5DD1), today announces that Claudia Tornquist, CEO, will present live at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor […]

Culture

10 h. ago Atico Produces 2.23 Million Pounds of Cu and 1,553 Ounces of Au in First Quarter 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atico Mining Corporation (the “Company” or “Atico”) (TSX.V: ATY | OTCQX: ATCMF) announces its operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 from its El Roble mine. Production for the quarter totaled 2.23 million pounds of copper and 1,553 ounces of gold in concentrates, […]

Economics

10 h. ago Columbia University lays off nearly 180 after Trump pulled $400M over antisemitism concerns

NEW YORK — Columbia University said Tuesday that it will be laying off nearly 180 staffers in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel $400 million in funding over the Manhattan college’s handling of student protests against the war in Gaza. Those receiving non-renewal or termination notices Tuesday represent about 20% of the employees […]

Society

10 h. ago Drugs found by UVic students like something out of 'a Scarface movie' police tell coroner's inquest

A Saanich police officer told a coroner's inquest that where and how students found the fentanyl-laced drugs is "a shocking story."

Events

10 h. ago B.C. emergency alert system will be tested Wednesday afternoon

Don't freak out if your phone goes off just before 2 p.m. on May 7. It's only a test

Other

11 h. ago Washington state’s lieutenant governor seeks deeper ties with B.C. despite Trump tariffs

Washington is British Columbia's largest trading partner in the United States with 32 per cent of B.C. exports going to the state.

Politics