The Department of National Defence has confirmed the Canadian military won’t be renewing its 65-year-long collaboration for avalanche control in Rogers Pass, come August 2027. Since 1961, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has partnered with Parks Canada on Operation PALACI to protect and maintain the national highway and railway corridors through Glacier National Park amid […]

B.C. is following the national trend this year and introducing a mandatory code of conduct with set standards for all municipal councils and regional districts. While many local government officials say, “About time,” some are wary, and concerns about fairness remain. Housing and Municipal Affairs Minister Christine Boyle introduced the legislation to create the mandatory

Abbotsford’s Sarbjit and Ramesh are planning to say goodbye to land for a little while after winning $100,000 from a $10 scratch-and-win ticket. The married couple recently found out about their major prize, sending Sarbjit into a whirlwind of excitement. “I scanned it with the app, then had to scan it again to make sure

The federal government has promised up to $145 million to support enhanced security operations related to hosting the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced the $145 million for Vancouver and Toronto on Wednesday (April 29). The funding is meant to address the specific operational needs identified by the host provinces

B.C. is cancelling construction contracts for several long-term care homes and a major hospital redevelopment project as budget constraints continue to impact the government’s ability to deliver on previous commitments. Five projects will be impacted, including the Burnaby Hospital Phase 2 plan, as well as long-term care facilities in Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Kelowna and Delta. The