Vancouver Canucks long-time broadcaster Jim Robson dies at 91

Legendary Vancouver Canucks broadcaster Jim Robson has died at 91, according to multiple reports. Known as the ‘voice of the Canucks’, Robson was the team’s original broadcaster, working on both the radio and television sides from the team’s inaugural season in 1970 until 1999. The broadcast booth at Rogers Arena is named after him. Robson […]

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Man associated with largest narcotics seizure at Abbotsford-Huntingdon crossing arrested

The Canada Border Services Agency has announced the individual associated with the largest narcotics seizure ever at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon border crossing has been arrested. CBSA stated that Satnam Singh has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of importation into Canada and possession of methamphetamine for

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B.C. announces end of autism direct funding in favour of new disability benefit

After several years of work to create a more equitable program, the B.C. government is finally changing the autism individual funding model and will tie benefits to needs and income. Similar, but different, changes proposed in 2021 were met with widespread criticism from parents of autistic children. This time, after engaging with relevant interest groups,

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First Nations speak out against OneBC meeting planned for Shuswap community hall

Local First Nations are calling for the cancellation of an event hosted by OneBC’s Dallas Brodie taking place this evening at the non-profit run Sorrento Community Hall. On Tuesday, Feb. 10 – the day of the planned meeting – the Adams Lake, Neskonlith and Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw bands issued a joint statement condemning the event

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