The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC)    and RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region (FPPR) is notifying the public that John Potvin has been extradited to Canada and is now in custody in this jurisdiction. On Sept. 20, 2025, the public was notified that John Potvin, who was wanted  on a Canada-wide […]

More people in B.C. can now get timely, personalized addictions care as government expands Access Central, a phone line that provides a single point of entry to connect people to certified health providers, and comprehensive, people-centred care. “Supports like Access Central make a real difference for people on their road to recovery,” said Josie Osborne, […]

Four months after the BC Extortion Task Force was announced, the BC RCMP is providing a brief update on its ongoing efforts to advance investigations. January 17, 2026, marked four months since the BC Extortion Task Force began its official operations. While this date marks the official announcement of the Task Force, joint force operations […]

On Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, Rentals.ca released a report indicating that rental asking prices in British Columbia for apartments continue to lead the country in declines, down 12.1% in the past three years. In Vancouver, apartment rental prices have fallen by 7.9% compared to this time last year and have dropped 13.8% over three years. […]

Nearly 1,060 hectares is being added to West Twin Protected Area to increase protection of important wildlife habitat across the Robson Valley. Located near McBride, the expansion includes 59 hectares of private land adjacent to the protected area that was purchased by the Province in March 2020, along with approximately 1,000 hectares of Crown land. […]

You don’t just keep your vehicle clean so that it looks good anymore. The sensors for your vehicle’s safety systems need to be kept clean, especially in the winter, so that they will function as intended. There are six sensors that your newer vehicle may be equipped with and they require maintenance to continue to […]

A Porsche, a rented Volkswagen, and a Subaru have started the New Year in an impound lot thanks to three excessive speeding stops from a single BC Highway Patrol officer in one day on the Sea to Sky Highway. Late in the morning on December 30, 2025, a Volkswagen and a Subaru were spotted going […]

BC Hydro crews have responded to over 61,000 trouble calls in 2025 – and some were anything but ordinary. From birds and beavers to fishing lines and cicadas, here are a few of the year’s most memorable incidents: Godzilla in the grid: In December, three major storms swept across B.C. The last one even sent […]

Parents throughout British Columbia have spoken, choosing Noah as the year’s most beloved name for newborns. The name Noah took first place this year, with 198 more choices of Noah than last year’s most popular name, Oliver. Noah took first place in 2022 and 2023. According to B.C.’s Vital Statistics Agency, the top 10 baby names in British […]

‘Tis the season to celebrate with loved ones, but our furry companions can’t always tell the difference between holiday items and hazards. The crunchy crinkle of tinsel feels and sounds similar to a cat toy, a mistake that landed one feline friend in emergency surgery. When the cat’s owner noticed she was behaving oddly —  […]