Harper-era cabinet minister Ed Fast will not seek re-election
Fast's resignation should set off some vigorous internal politicking among Conservatives keen to represent two ridings near Abbotsoford the party is expected to win.
Politics
Mar 14
Township of Langley frets growing pains as development boom continues
The community has approved 6,000 new units since 2022, and has thousands of more homes proposed in the booming Willoughby area.
Crime
Mar 7
Junior hockey: Rockets torch Giants, Vees trample Cents
The Kelowna Rockets improved to 6-1 this season against the Vancouver Giants with a 6-2 victory on Friday night, while Penticton outshot Merritt 42-18 in a 5-2 win.
Sports
Mar 23
Surrey-Langley SkyTrain line: Early work to start as build team named
The consortium picked to build the line's elevated guideway includes Dragados Canada, Ledcor Investments, Ledcor Mining and SYSTRA International Bridge Technologies.
Economy
Mar 7
North Vancouver councillor calls for audit of skyrocketing wastewater plant costs
On Friday, the Metro Vancouver Regional District revealed the project's cost had ballooned to a total of $3.86 billion, and that the project won't be done until 2030.
Politics
Mar 25
Junior hockey: Rockets win in OT, Vees vault into 1st overall
The Kelowna Rockets fumbled a 3-0 lead en route to beating Vancouver 4-3 in overtime, while the Penticton Vees now have 71 points, one more than Surrey.
Sports
Mar 2
Junior hockey: Rockets roast Blazers, Vees edge Warriors in OT
Andrew Cristall had seven points for Kelowna as the Rockets smoked the Kamloops Blazers 9-1 Friday. Elsewhere, Penticton scraped by West Kelowna, 2-1 in overtime.
Sports
Mar 9
‘150 doesn’t cut it’: New Surrey truck parking a drop in the bucket, industry says
"We have a need for probably about 2,000 spots in Surrey alone, and if you look at (Greater Vancouver) 5,000-plus," said Canadian Trucking Association of B.C. president Amit Kumar.
Politics
Mar 12
It’s twilight for Metro Vancouver’s last drive-in theatre, set to close after 2024 season
Over the weekend, the drive-in posted to Facebook that it had spent the off-season making a "last ditch effort" to save the business and see if it could get a lease extension.
Economy
Feb 12
A first look at ‘The Last of Us’ set in B.C., as filming for hit HBO show underway
Filming has begun on season two of the hit HBO show, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey after moving from Alberta for season one.
Entertainment
Mar 7
Junior hockey: Rockets lose third-straight, Vipers edge Clippers in OT
The Kelowna Rockets have now lost three straight games, while the Vernon Vipers picked up a big win despite losing their head coach and general manager just a day prior.
Sports
Mar 17
‘Surprised’: Langley Township still working on options to save drive-in theatre
The Township of Langely's mayor says he's surprised to hear the Twilight Drive-In confirm it's closing after this season, as city staff continue to work on options to save it.
Economy
Feb 14
Balmy B.C. weekend ahead, but ‘very dangerous’ avalanche conditions forecast
Break out your t-shirts and get ready for some sun, but if you're headed into the backcountry you're being warned of extremely risky conditions.
Environment
Mar 15
Beleaguered North Shore wastewater plant will now cost nearly $4B: Metro Vancouver
The new $3.86 billion price tag is up from the last estimate of $1 billion as of 2022 and nearly eight times the initial projection of $500 million.
Politics
Mar 22
Junior hockey: Rockets sweep weekend, Warriors fend off Vipers
The Kelowna Rockets picked up four of a possible four points this weekend, while the West Kelowna Warriors out-scored the Vernon Vipers to get back into the win column.
Sports
Mar 3
Junior hockey: Rockets can’t complete comeback, Vees blank Warriors
The Kelowna Rockets couldn't complete the comeback after giving up a late third period goal, while the West Kelowna Warriors were shutout by Penticton.
Sports
Feb 18
Junior hockey: Rockets fall to Royals, Vees down Vipers
In junior hockey action on Friday night, Kelowna lost 3-2 in Victoria while Penticton downed Vernon 4-2.
Sports
Feb 17
‘Rectify the disaster’: Doctors renew crisis warning at Surrey Memorial Hospital
Six months after their rally at city hall, Dr. Randeep Gill and Dr. Maged Bakhet are again urging the B.C. health ministry to take action on issues plaguing the Surrey hospital.
Health
Mar 8
Junior hockey: Silvertips maul Rockets, Vees edge Warriors in OT
A tough loss in Everett means Kelowna likely won’t catch Wenatchee to earn fourth place. Meanwhile, Penticton claimed its 12th straight Interior Division pennant.
Sports
Mar 16
Multi-city bust nets largest seizure of contraband cigarettes in B.C. history
Between Jan. 24 and 25, police executed seven search warrants in Abbotsford, Surrey, Langley and Victoria. They hauled in 32 guns, ammunition, body armour and more.
Crime
Feb 13