34 h. ago 'We need to do better:' Death of Chinatown senior in Downtown Eastside renews safety concerns

Paramedics found a senior victim in medical distress on the afternoon of March 18 in a lane behind the Carnegie Community Centre at Main and Hastings streets.

Events

46 h. ago Australian opposition leader says his home was the target of an alleged bomb plot

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton confirmed on Friday that his family home had been the target of an alleged bomb plot, but said concerns for his personal safety did not restrict his election campaigning. Dutton is campaigning to replace Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at elections on May 3. Both leaders are […]

Politics

66 h. ago Surrey schools cancel trips to U.S. over safety concerns for students

District Superintendent Mark Pearmain has directed Surrey schools "to pause booking future travel to the United States, certainly for the remainder of this year and looking into next year.”

Society

3 d. ago Metro Vancouver resident busted in international malware crackdown

The federal RCMP unit policing cybercrime announced an arrest as part of a multinational investigation called Operation Endgame

Society

5 d. ago Alberta moves closer to creating optional provincial police force that could replace RCMP

An independent force could step in to help address concerns about the Mounties' staffing shortages and rising costs, the public safety minister said

Events

7 d. ago Safety forum on Calgary Transit aims to address community 'uproar'

The event comes days after a woman was shoved into a transit shelter downtown by an unknown man

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1 week ago Numerous recent pedestrian collisions in Lethbridge prompted police last month to address traffic safety issues

Following concerns about pedestrian safety near schools and playgrounds, Lethbridge police responded in March with a month-long campaign to address traffic safety issues. The initiative saw Lethbridge police and community peace officers, as well as Alberta Sheriffs, visited most schools in the city, engaging with nearly 300 parents and students, issuing 16 tickets and giving […]

Events

1 week ago Safety, financial concerns led to removal of Calgary seniors' housing management

The Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta no longer manages 16 properties, turned over to three non-profit operators as of Monday

Other

1 week ago WestJet flight aborts takeoff at high speed at Vancouver’s International Airport

A runway at Vancouver International Airport was closed for almost five hours on Monday after a WestJet flight aborted its takeoff at high speed.

Society

1 week ago Village Farms International Welcomes Yvonne Trupiano as Global Chief Human Resources Officer

– Former consumer goods distribution, food, and retail service industry executive will help guide the Company’s global expansion initiatives – VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced the hiring of Yvonne Trupiano as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Global […]

Society

2 w. ago Canadian company bypasses UN agency and seeks U.S. approval to start deep

If the U.S. government granted Vancouver's Metals Company permission to mine in international waters 'it would be a major breach of international law,' said one lawyer

Economics

2 w. ago Bankrupt 23andMe’s DNA data gets sale nod as concerns linger

Bankrupt genetic testing firm 23andMe Holding Co. won permission from a judge to try to sell information about customers’ medical and ancestry-related data, a trove that is considered the most valuable asset in the insolvency case — and has become a source of privacy and safety concerns amid the company’s collapse. Shares in the company […]

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2 w. ago Federal government updates China travel advisory after 4 Canadians executed

In a recently updated travel advisory, the government urges Canadians travelling to China to "exercise a high degree of caution" after the country executed four Canadians.The risk level is currently yellow, meaning there are "certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly.""Exercise a high degree of caution in China due to the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws," reads the advisory, which was updated on March 17."Our ability to provide consular assistance in China is limited due to the level of transparency in China's judicial system. It may also impact your ability to obtain effective legal assistance."Canadians are warned that they could be severely punished even for non-violent crimes, and Chinese authorities may apply the death penalty in crimes they consider serious, such as drug offences.The government is also warning Canadians of exit bans that would prevent them from leaving the country as they go through customs and immigration...

Politics

2 w. ago Vancouver International Auto Show sets record after Tesla ban

Organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show say the event broke attendance records after it attracted international headlines for banning Tesla on safety grounds.

Society

3 w. ago NanoDefense Pro Reviews (URGENT) Investigative Report Examines Safety Concerns and Customer Reports

BOSTON, March 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NanoDefense Pro has swiftly captured the spotlight as a revolutionary solution claiming to transform nail and skin health through advanced nanotechnology. With more than 32,000 enthusiastic users already sharing their personal success stories, it’s impossible to ignore the buzz surrounding this product. Promising unparalleled results due to its […]

Economics

3 w. ago Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event

VANCOUVER — Tesla has been removed from participating in this week’s Vancouver International Auto Show over safety concerns, the event’s executive director says. Eric Nicholl said in a statement Tuesday that the show asked the electric carmaker to withdraw because of a “primary concern” for the safety of workers, attendees and exhibitors. Nicholl said Tesla […]

Society

3 w. ago Tesla removed from Vancouver International Auto Show for safety concerns

Eric Nicholl said that the automaker was provided multiple opportunities to voluntarily withdraw but it appears the organization did not do that.

Society

3 w. ago Opinion: Getting Alberta's auto insurance right means removing lawsuits, rate caps

The largest transformation of auto insurance in provincial history is underway, and the government deserves full credit for taking action to deliver a system that puts Albertans back in the driver’s seat. A lot of work remains to get the new “Care-First” system in place by January 2027, but, if designed correctly, it will ensure […]

Economics

3 w. ago ABC Vancouver's exile of Rebecca Bligh moves her from internal 'threat' to potential opponent

Dan Fumano: When Postmedia asked her this week about the prospect, she declined to say yes or no. But some influential people in Vancouver politics have been encouraging her to consider the idea.

Other

4 w. ago B.C. woman returns home after being detained by U.S. immigration officials

VANCOUVER — The mother of a British Columbia woman who was detained for nearly two weeks by immigration officials in the United States says her daughter is back on home soil. Alexis Eagles confirmed Saturday that her daughter, Jasmine Mooney, landed at the Vancouver International Airport at around midnight and returned to her home in […]

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