December 2025

Ex-staffer lodges human rights complaint against Métis Nation of B.C.

A Métis man who describes himself as “white presenting” has filed a discrimination-related-to-employment complaint against the Métis Provincial Council of British Columbia, claiming the respondents deemed him to be “not sufficiently attuned” to the culture. Tribunal member Steven Adamson noted is his reasons for decision, posted by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal on December […]

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Man charged in Surrey child exploitation investigation

A 41-year-old man has been charged in connection with a child exploitation investigation by Surrey Police Service. In January 2025, SPS Internet Child Exploitation officers investigated reports of a suspect who was allegedly in possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material after receiving information from the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children. During

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Snowfall warning for Coquihalla Hwy. from Hope to Merritt as 30-40cm expected

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt. Around 30-40 cm of snow is expected to fall Friday evening, Dec. 5, and last till Saturday night, Dec. 6. According to Environment Canada a “moist frontal system will bring continuous snow to the Coquihalla Summit.” Drivers should expect around

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B.C. doctors can administer anti-overdose drugs to involuntarily-held youth

B.C. is providing clarity to doctors on the ability to administer treatments such as overdose-prevention drugs to youth held involuntarily during mental health and addiction crises. Doctors will be told they can use substance-use treatments on children held involuntarily under the Mental Health Act. Dr. Daniel Vigo, the province’s advisor on psychiatry, toxic drugs and

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