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Nine Candidates Run To Become BC Conservative Party Leader
After the BC Conservative’s slim defeat in the 2024 Provincial election and the resignation of leader John Rustad, the role of BC Conservative Party leader is up for grabs. As of Feb. 28, nine candidates are campaigning to become the party leader, with the vote set to happen on May 30.
BC Government Aims To Amend DRIPA, Indigenous Leaders Disapprove
The BC government is currently planning to modify the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), despite resistance from Indigenous groups.
ANALYSIS | Record-Low Snowfalls, Poor Ski Conditions On BC Mountains
As the ski and snowboard season has reached a halfway point, skiers and snowboarders at local mountains are closely monitoring snow conditions. Confidence in a strong winter continues to fade as record-low snowfalls and rising temperatures have led to poor-quality snow across local mountains.
Mass Shooting In Tumbler Ridge Leaves Eight Victims Dead
On Feb. 10, a mass shooting occurred in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, BC. Six children and two adults were killed, and the shooter was found dead at the scene, according to CBC.
BC Paramedics Reach Tentative Deal With Government After 97 Per Cent Vote In Favour Of Strike
From Feb. 2 to Feb. 16, more than 6,000 emergency dispatchers and ambulance paramedics voted in a strike vote conducted by their union, the Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia (APBC). Ultimately, the paramedics voted in favour of striking. However, before job action began, the union agreed to a tentative agreement with its employer.
BC Care Home Funding Cuts Spark Concern For Seniors And Families
On Oct. 31, 2025, the Government of British Columbia officially ended additional funding for overtime and agency staff in long-term care and assisted-living facilities across the province. This funding was originally introduced in the spring of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to help care homes with staff shortages, according to City News.
ANALYSIS | The End Of The Hughes Era: Why The Canucks Finally Moved On
Every true Canucks fan knows the magic of 2011. Led by the twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin, Vancouver reached its all-time peak: one win away from winning the franchise’s first Stanley Cup in the National Hockey League (NHL). This left some optimism and hope coming out of the Sedin Era, so Vancouver’s management was determined to find a replacement franchise player as soon as possible. Fortunately, in the following years, the Canucks got lucky.
Vancouver’s Best Activities This Season
With the holidays approaching, Vancouverites may be wondering what they can do to enjoy the festive season. From ice skating to cute cafes, this city has everything you need to savour this winter.
City Council Passes Budget with Zero per cent Property Tax Increase
On Oct. 8, Vancouver City Council voted 7–4 to approve a motion from Mayor Ken Sim that would see the city deliver a zero per cent property tax increase for 2026. “We want to be exceptionally clear: zero means zero,” Sim said. “We’re maintaining vital investments in our City’s infrastructure, while giving families and local businesses the confidence they need heading into 2026.”
Where Hamberites Hit the Slopes: Top Ski & Snowboard Spots This Winter
With winter here and the ski season starting, Hamberites are headed to the slopes — from big destinations like Whistler to local mountains near the city. To prepare for the upcoming snow, students shared their go-to skiing/snowboarding destinations for the winter.
Canada Completes Controversial Ostrich Cull, Killing Over 300 Ostriches
On Nov. 7, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) carried out the euthanization of between 300 to 330 ostriches suspected of carrying H5N1 avian flu at the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, British Columbia.
Vancouver City Council Approves Projects for the Downtown Eastside
The Vancouver city council has approved a new set of policies aimed to enhance the Downtown Eastside (DTES), targeting four main areas: housing, local economy, wellbeing and public safety. These directives were put in place to address the many challenges the area has been facing.
Whale Death Toll Rises in Canada After Three Whales Died From Boat Strikes
Three whales were killed by boat strikes along the coast of BC on Sept. 18, Oct. 17, and Oct. 23. These whales were struck by a whale-watching vessel, raising concerns for the local whale population.
John Rustad Resigns as BC Conservative Leader
Amid dissatisfaction with his leadership, John Rustad effectively resigned as leader of the BC Conservatives on Dec. 4.
ANALYSIS | Until the End: The Whitecaps Playoff Run
On Sept. 13, the Vancouver Whitecaps’ (Caps) hard work in the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season paid off. They were guaranteed a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs, set to face the formidable FC Dallas squad in the first round.
Thomas Müller Brings World-Class Experience to Vancouver Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps signed German soccer legend Thomas Müller in early August. Over his career, Müller led Germany to the 2014 World Cup title, where he scored five goals. He also won the Golden Boot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, with five goals and three assists. Müller has won 33 trophies, 13 Bundesliga titles, and two Champions League titles with Bayern Munich.
BC Records Its Second Worst Wildfire Season in History
This year’s wildfire season in BC was disastrous, with more than 1,362 fires and 886,348 hectares burned throughout the summer, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The season has not only left lasting damage across BC – it marks Canada’s second-worst wildfire season in history, rivaled only by the 2023 season.
Revenge or Rebuild: No More In-Between for the Canucks
As the Vancouver Canucks enter the 2025-26 National Hockey League (NHL) season, questions are floating over Rogers Arena about whether the team is ready to contend, stay in the playoff mix, or slip into another rebuild.
VSB’s Bus Drivers See 25 Per Cent Wage Cut as Senior Staff Get Big Raises
Bus drivers and other employees contracted by the Vancouver School Board (VSB) had their wages cut by up to 25 per cent at the end of June as senior staff saw large salary increases of up to $66,000.
BC Student and Family Affordability Fund Facing Cuts
The Student and Family Affordability Fund, used for schools to afford essential student supplies outside of their budget, was cancelled by the BC provincial government in late August of this year.