6 h. ago With 'out of the blue' proposal, Vancouver moves to shut down volunteer advisory bodies

'These voices are absolutely crucial to understanding the city that we live in,' says advisory committee co-chairperson Ashley Daniel Foot. 'I would argue that they are the city.'

Events

17 h. ago Les policières se sont trompées: 10 jours de prison pour des amandes enrobées de chocolat

Un vétéran de l’armée poursuit la police de Roussillon, qui avait confondu des amandes enrobées de chocolat avec de l’héroïne.

Events

27 h. ago Holistic Roasters and Swiss Water® Decaffeinated Coffee Inc. Partner To Launch The World’s First Biodynamic® Decaf

MONTREAL, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Holistic Roasters, a leading Demeter-certified coffee roaster, announced the launch of its Biodynamic® Décaf, a new product developed in partnership with Swiss Water® Process. This launch marks a significant milestone, ensuring that consumers dedicated to regenerative and toxin-free lifestyles can now enjoy a clean, in-house roasted decaf free from […]

Culture

32 h. ago Empty Stocking Fund: Chilliwack volunteer Jennifer Gore spreads holiday joy with Christmas hampers

For more than 100 years, The Province’s Empty Stocking Fund has helped make the holidays brighter for less fortunate families in B.C.

Society

49 h. ago Americans gave $4B on GivingTuesday 2025 as donations and volunteering gain big over last year

Americans gave $4 billion to nonprofits on GivingTuesday in 2025, an increase from the $3.6 billion they gave in 2024, according to estimates from the nonprofit GivingTuesday. More people also volunteered their time on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving this year, which fell on Dec. 2 and has become a major fundraising day for nonprofits. This […]

Economics

51 h. ago Brooks RCMP officer charged with two assault offences after investigation into off

A veteran Brooks RCMP officer faces two assault charges following an investigation, police said Wednesday. The southern Alberta RCMP detachment began Nov. 20 to investigate the officer’s off-duty conduct. As a result of that investigation, Cpl. Michael Hagel, 40, has been charged with assault and assault by choking. The nine-year RCMP member is currently suspended from […]

Events

54 h. ago Clippers stun NBA world by ‘parting ways’ with Chris Paul, abruptly sending home veteran

Los Angeles shockingly sends home the 12-time all-star as the team prepares to face the Atlanta Hawks.

Culture

56 h. ago Flames power rankings: Trade target Rasmus Andersson rises to the top

Veteran defender should garner a lot of interest if/when he is put on the trading block.

Economics

56 h. ago Food banks: Where you can go for extra help in Metro Vancouver

For those who need a helping hand or those interested in making a donation, here's a list of food banks in Metro Vancouver.

Other

57 h. ago Hamas preparing to hand over more remains as Israel plans to allow Palestinians to exit Gaza

JERUSALEM — Hamas said it would hand over the remains of a hostage as Israel said it will start letting Palestinians leave Gaza through the Rafah border crossing, signs the U.S.-backed ceasefire was holding despite an earlier glitch over returned remains. Hamas said it would return the newly discovered remains Wednesday, but it was not […]

Other

68 h. ago Kioxia and Google Collaborate to Boost Clean Energy Use in Japan

YOKKAICHI, Japan — As part of its commitment towards a more sustainable future, Kioxia Corporation (“Kioxia”) today announced a collaborative initiative with Google LLC (“Google”) to boost its use of the clean electricity generated by a hydropower retrofit project in Japan’s Chubu region. This project, owned by the Chubu Electric Power group, is expected to […]

Technology

3 d. ago B.C. man charged with money laundering after Lethbridge online investment scam

The Lethbridge man contacted police on Nov. 30, 2024, and reported he had been scammed out of the money after speaking with someone online about investment opportunities.

Technology

3 d. ago What Brandon Carlo’s prolonged absence means for the Maple Leafs

The veteran defenceman, out since Nov. 13, will miss extended time, coach Craig Berube confirmed.

Transport

3 d. ago Lethbridge man defrauded of nearly $600,000 in investment scam, say police

The money ended up in cryptocurrency accounts outside Canadian jurisdiction, with authorities unable to recover the funds. 

Economics

3 d. ago Transflo Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Fleet Tech Veteran Belinda Rueffer as SVP of Marketing

TAMPA, Fla. — Transflo today announced the appointment of Belinda Rueffer as Senior Vice President of Marketing. “Belinda strikes the perfect balance between revenue impact and compelling corporate storytelling,” said Bill Vitti, President at Transflo. Rueffer is a full-stack B2B SaaS marketing executive with more than 25 years of experience building high-performing marketing engines that […]

Politics

4 d. ago Assisted suicide advocate dies by suicide ahead of 93rd birthday

Ludwig Minelli, who headed up right-to-die organization for nearly two decades, died on Saturday from “voluntary assisted dying,” the group said.

Events

4 d. ago Wit and wisdom: Editorial cartoons from the past week (Dec. 1, 2025)

Pencils in hand, our editorial cartoonists were hard at work this week to provides these offerings. Enjoy.  

Culture

4 d. ago Clean Air Calculator Shows How Plants Shape Healthier Communities

Green Cities Foundation invites the public to calculate their impact and take part in the Plants Love You Clean Air Giveaway. Milton, Ontario, Nov. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Green Cities Foundation (GCF), in collaboration with the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA), has unveiled the Clean Air Calculator. This interactive tool helps Canadians see […]

Science

5 d. ago UCP members pass resolutions on auto insurance, abortion, clean coal

The resolution votes do not obligate the province to act on them, though some past party resolutions have become government policy

Economics

6 d. ago Une longue absence pour l’auteur de la mention d’aide de l’année

Le vétéran des Islanders de New York s’est blessé dans le duel contre les Flyers.

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