88 m. ago Canada updates U.S. travel advice, reminding Canadians that electronic devices can be searched

The government says expect heightened scrutiny at the border and that if you are denied entry you could be detained.

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3 h. ago B.C. climate news: Post carbon tax, advocates take aim at another B.C. electrification policy | DFO monitors for toxic algae as hundreds of sea lions and dolphins die in California

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of March 31 to April 6, 2025.

Events

3 h. ago Vancouver voters look to fill two council seats in municipal byelection

Voters in the city of Vancouver will cast their ballots today in a municipal election to fill two vacant council seats.

Politics

5 h. ago Mark Carney has yet to visit B.C., may be putting his energy 'elsewhere,' say observers

Since the March 23 election call, Carney has not made it out further west than Winnipeg

Transport

5 h. ago B.C. Supreme Court strains under increase in complex cases and jury trials, plus judge shortage

Chronic shortage of judges adds to delays and bumping of trials, according to 2024 annual reports for B.C. Supreme Court and Appeal Court

Transport

5 h. ago Struggling B.C. forestry sector gathers in Prince George as industry faces 'tough times'

The number of people employed in forestry, once one of B.C.'s largest  industries, has been cut in half since 2000, according to the forestry council.

Other

5 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: What to know about the 'Crafted in B.C.' wines now on sale

The so-called replacement wines using grapes from outside the province are hitting shelves and websites

Other

5 h. ago This Day in History, 1956: Racists attack singer Nat King Cole onstage in Alabama

The legendary singer and pianist was targeted by bigots upset at white people listening to Black music

Events

8 h. ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Còig, the Hollywood Sandwich and Bring Out Your Dead

Còig: Heavily lauded, multiply awarded Cape Breton Celtic supergroup Còig bounds into Northern Light Folk Club Saturday in a show that’s guaranteed to be high-energy and soul-enriching. While the band is sometimes larger with adjoined solo players — hence its name meaning “five” in Gaelic — for this show Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen and Zakk Cormier will […]

Events

16 h. ago L’apport de la foule du Centre Bell est crucial et les joueurs du Canadien le sentent

La foule du Centre Bell a sans doute exercé un rôle dans les récents succès du club montréalais à domicile.

Events

18 h. ago Whitecaps ‘in discussion’ with Vancouver about new stadium at PNE, club says

In a statement, the club said the talks involve the possibility of a stadium at the PNE fairgrounds site in East Vancouver.

Sport

19 h. ago Terrifying Vancouver Island home invasion caught on security camera

The incident, which happened on March 25, was caught on the family's security video system. It shows someone in a car ramming the garage.

Events

19 h. ago Calls for transparency after charges stayed in Chinatown senior assault

There are calls for transparency after charges against a man accused of a violent attack on a senior in Vancouver’s Chinatown were stayed with little public explanation.

Events

19 h. ago Whitecaps in talks with City of Vancouver to build new stadium at PNE

The MLS soccer club's lease at B.C. Place is up for renewal in 2025

Sport

20 h. ago Vancouver police take safety message to Downtown Eastside seniors

A group of seniors living on the Downtown Eastside are being taught techniques on staying safe by members of the Vancouver Police Department.

Events

20 h. ago Vancouver cuts school meal program funding, raising concerns about student hunger

The federal government recently pledged $39.4 million over three years to expand school food programs across more than 1,000 B.C. schools.

Society

21 h. ago Affordable seniors retirement beds vanishing in B.C. as the need grows

Dozens of government-subsidized beds at retirement homes in North Vancouver and on Vancouver Island are switching to a full-cost model, a worrisome trend when many seniors are struggling with affordability.

Other

21 h. ago Al Sharpton calls on PepsiCo to restore DEI initiatives, threatens boycott

The Rev. Al Sharpton is giving PepsiCo three weeks to meet with him — or suffer a boycott — to discuss reversing the company’s recent move to do away with its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, according to a letter shared with The Associated Press. On Friday, Sharpton wrote to PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta expressing […]

Other

21 h. ago B.C.'s lack of a plan to trim deficit spooks ratings agencies

S&P and Moody’s faulted the NDP for piling up deficits and debt with no end in sight

Other

22 h. ago 'Success becomes addictive' for Cavalry FC on goals for 2025 CPL season

Calgary club's 28-game regular schedule begins Saturday against arch-rival Forge FC in Hamilton on TSN

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