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Economy3 weeks ago

Trade Tensions Rise: U.S. Blocks CUSMA Renewal Over Canada’s Economic Links to China

The U.S. refuses to renew CUSMA with Canada and Mexico, citing concerns over China's market access. Discover how this affects the future of North American trade.
BC NEWS3 weeks ago

Tragedy at Sea: Former Owner Identifies Sunken Vessel as Inquiry Deepens

Former owner Tim Milne identifies the sunken B.C. vessel as the 'Big Coast.' Investigation focuses on boat capacity, safety gear, and challenging recovery efforts.
Consumer News3 weeks ago

The Eroding Promise of Buying Canadian: Why Local Loyalty is Getting Harder and Costlier

A year after trade tensions sparked a 'Buy Canadian' movement, shoppers find that buying local is becoming more difficult, more expensive, and less supported by retailers.
Music News3 weeks ago

Disco Legend Victor Willis, Original Village People Frontman, Dies at 74

Victor Willis, the legendary lead singer and co-writer for the Village People, has died at 74. Learn about his life, his hit songs, and his lasting...

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Invasive Golden Mussel Emerges as New Threat to B.C. Waterways

B.C. Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal for Ostriches Facing Euthanasia

British Columbia Tightens Rules on AI Data Centres and Bans New Crypto Mining Projects

Trending

Global Energy Markets Brace as Iran Threatens Trade Routes Amid US Military Strikes

AL Pitching Staff Crafts Historic Shutout in Dominant MLB All-Star Performance

Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady at 2.25% Amid Geopolitical Oil Volatility

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Offloads Star Island Mansion for $55 Million Amid Legal Fallout

End of the Yzerman Era: Red Wings GM Steps Down Amid Front Office Shakeup

Mideast Conflict Escalates: U.S. and Iran Trade Heavy Fire as Peace Talks Falter

Where to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver: Top Bars, Patios, and Fan Zones

Taylor Swift Steals the Spotlight at NBA Finals with Punny ‘Stevie Knicks’ Fashion Statement

Beyond the Brochures: The Reality of Life in Alberta’s Changing Landscapes

Canada Shifts Energy Policy: Hodgson Declares End of Apologies for Oil Sands Success

NHLPA Demands Investigation Resumes as Oilers Eye Mike Babcock for Potential Role

Fragile Calm Returns as Iran and Israel Halt Direct Strikes Following Trump Intervention

Crossroads of Conflict: Middle East Navigates Fragile Ceasefires and Economic Shifts

Canada to Ban Social Media for Minors Under 16 as Carney Government Unveils Online Safety Bill

Community Mourns as Recovery Operations Conclude for Paddleboarders in B.C. Lake

Local

Cross-Border Smoke Crisis: Canada Issues Alerts as U.S. Wildfire Pollution Drifts North

Gordie Howe Bridge Set for July 27 Launch Following Major U.S.-Canada Revenue Renegotiation

Remembering Tommy Hunter: Canada’s ‘Country Music Czar’ Dies at 89

Major Arrest in Edmonton Traffic Stop Unravels Multi-National Extortion Network

BC News

Highway 1 Reopens in Fraser Canyon Amid Ongoing Battle with Twin Out-of-Control Wildfires

Tragedy off Roberts Bank: Rescue Victim Dies as Recovery Efforts for Six Missing Boaters Continue

National Roundup: Alberta Proposes New B.C. Pipeline Amid Tribal Tensions and Stampede Kickoff

Tragedy at Sea: Former Owner Identifies Sunken Vessel as Inquiry Deepens

Unfreezing the Market: Carney and Eby Unveil $3.2B Housing and Transit Package

Tragedy at Skeleton Bridge: Brazilian Authorities Investigate Fatal Rope Jump Error

Sports

Blue Jays Legend Duane Ward Passes Away at 62 After Championship Reunion

2026 World Cup Final Lineups Revealed: Spain Stands Firm While Argentina Tinkers

AL Pitching Staff Crafts Historic Shutout in Dominant MLB All-Star Performance

End of the Yzerman Era: Red Wings GM Steps Down Amid Front Office Shakeup

Politics

Mayor Olivia Chow Targets Big Tech Pricing Tactics at Toronto Grocery Stores

Canada Offered to Double Oil Exports to U.S. in Failed Trade Negotiations, Hoekstra Reveals

Former Tourism Minister Stan Cho Under Fire for $100,000 in Riding Association Expenses

Global Energy Markets Brace as Iran Threatens Trade Routes Amid US Military Strikes

Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady at 2.25% Amid Geopolitical Oil Volatility

Global Energy Markets Brace as Iran Threatens Trade Routes Amid US Military Strikes

Opinions

The Establishment vs. The Grassroots: What the Teneycke-Russo Fight Says About Conservatism Today. Conservatives can be a Cantankerous Bunch.

Four Weeks Later: The BC Conservatives Have a Leader. Now They Need a Plan.

Canada—and British Columbia especially—feels like it’s standing at a crossroads.

Elliott Leads, but the Real BC Conservative Race Starts in the Transfer Rounds

More News

Trade Tensions Rise: U.S. Blocks CUSMA Renewal Over Canada’s Economic Links to China

Tragedy at Sea: Former Owner Identifies Sunken Vessel as Inquiry Deepens

The Eroding Promise of Buying Canadian: Why Local Loyalty is Getting Harder and Costlier

Disco Legend Victor Willis, Original Village People Frontman, Dies at 74

Investigation Underway Following Fatality at Historic Okanagan Lake Swim Event

RCMP Investigate String of Suspicious Fires in West Kelowna Neighborhood

Strategic Pivot: Canada Joins Global Sixth-Generation Stealth Fighter Program Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

Mayor Olivia Chow Targets Big Tech Pricing Tactics at Toronto Grocery Stores

Canada Offered to Double Oil Exports to U.S. in Failed Trade Negotiations, Hoekstra Reveals

Cross-Border Smoke Crisis: Canada Issues Alerts as U.S. Wildfire Pollution Drifts North

Opinion: John Rustad Has to Go

B.C. Supreme Court Grants Cowichan Tribes Title to Historic Richmond Lands and Fishing Rights

A Taste of Autumn: Fall Okanagan Wine Festival 2025

Vancouver Canucks Gear Up for a Make-or-Break 2025–26 Season

Kamloops Blazers Announce Off-Season Changes Ahead of 2025–26 Season

BC Ferries Sparks Outcry Over Contract with Chinese Shipyard