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Retrieved on: 2025-07-06 06:00:11 PDT

Future of Volleyball B.C., Burnaby Velodrome up in the air as council calls for bids on new lease

Burnaby, B.C., councillors voted to open a call for a lease on the Harry Jerome Sports Centre, but the decision has caused anxiety for long-time tenants Volleyball B.C. and the Burnaby Velodrome Club.

People getting divorced are setting up gift registries. Don't roll your eyes just yet

Divorce registries are just like wedding registries: lists of things that family and friends can buy someone — but in this case at the end of a marriage, not the beginning.

Amid tariffs and falling sales, is Canada's EV mandate doomed?

With U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum and light-duty vehicles continuing to batter the Canadian automobile industry, the CEOs of Canada’s big three automakers are asking for a break that could see the end of Canada's electric vehicle mandate.

The chaos at Kamloops council continues as mayor's pursuit of forensic financial audit fails

The divide at Kamloops city council appears to be wider than ever following the recent defeat of a controversial motion put forward by Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson to conduct a forensic audit of all city departments and management practices.

Man charged with second-degree murder after 'highly visible and tragic event': RCMP

A man has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly assaulting a woman with a weapon Friday, according to Kelowna RCMP.

B.C. judge reserves decision on the fate of homeless encampment in Prince George

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has reserved his decision following a three-day hearing that concluded Friday in which the city is seeking an order allowing it to close a downtown homeless encampment and remediate the site.

8 B.C. books to get you through the summer

Whether you’re on a beach in B.C. or abroad, these books are must-reads for lovers of local literature.

Cranbrook Public Library celebrates 100 years of accessible literature

The Cranbrook Public Library turned 100 on July 4, garnering congratulatory greetings from the likes of Louise Penny, Ann Patchett and John Grisham. Even Simon Tolkien, a historical fiction writer and grandson of Lord of the Rings author J. R. R. Tolkien, sent a video offering well wishes.

Police say motorcyclist dead after crash in Surrey, B.C.

Surrey police have confirmed the RCMP is investigating the crash at the intersection of 132 Street and Crescent Road, east of Crescent Beach.

Fentanyl seizures are up at the U.S. northern border — but Canada is still a very small player

The latest data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows an uptick in the amount of fentanyl seized near the American northern border with Canada — but the quantities intercepted remain a tiny fraction of what's coming from Mexico.

Sask.'s mortgage delinquency rate is highest among provinces, but it's getting worse in Ont. and B.C.

Many homeowners across the country are falling behind on mortgage payments.

B.C.'s Camryn Rogers wins hammer throw at Prefontaine Classic

Camryn Rogers bettered her own Canadian record to win the women's hammer throw at the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday in Eugene, Oregon. The reigning Olympic and world champion from Richmond, B.C., had a throw of 78.88 metres to top her previous national record set in 2023.

Ambulance service reinstated in Stewart, B.C., after town 'made a stink,' mayor says

The small northern town of Stewart, B.C., is without ambulance service this weekend, but complaints from the mayor have resulted in travelling paramedics getting sent to the community starting Monday.

Striking Vancouver Island transit workers to vote on mediator recommendations this weekend

The strike, which began on Feb. 8 and is the longest transit contract dispute in the province's history, affects about 50 regular and HandyDART bus drivers, maintenance workers and cleaners in the region north of Victoria.

Stranded man with outstanding warrants plucked off cliff amid B.C. wildfire lands in jail

A man stranded on the side of a cliff amid a wildfire near Hope, B.C., was rescued by helicopter and then taken into custody on multiple outstanding warrants, according to RCMP.

Province expands RCMP hate crimes unit amid rise in incidents across B.C.

The B.C. government is expanding the province's hate crimes unit within the RCMP, citing a surge in hate-motivated incidents across the province.

Banned butane torches still being sold in Vancouver — and they're causing fires, crews say

A bylaw passed in 2024 banned Vancouver retailers from selling a lockable version of the device, but in the year since it came into effect, the fire department says the torches have still started dozens of fires.

Island Health launches estimated ER wait times website

The webpage launched on July 3 and also includes information about other resources available for people seeking same-day care, like the region's urgent primary care centres.

Canadians in ICE detention centres left in legal limbo as families try to secure release

Relatives of Canadians detained by ICE in the U.S. say they're furious and frustrated by the treatment of their loved ones and the battles they're having to fight for even the most basic information.

Women's sports are booming. Why now?

The rise across all women's sports has been steadily gaining momentum in recent years. From soccer, to hockey, to volleyball, women's sports are experiencing a record-shattering surge like never before.