B.C. has received a ‘D’ grade from Food Banks Canada in its latest Poverty Report Card. Food Banks Canada released its annual Poverty Report Card Monday (June 1) and the country as a whole received a D+. The grade, according to the report, is driven “primarily by a sharp deterioration in perceptions about the adequacy […]

A black bear cub that was rescued near Kamloops on World Bear Day has met a sad end. The cub, named Jelly, was found near Heffley Lake in late March and transported by various caretakers to the Northern Lights Wildlife Society (NLWS) shelter in Smithers. On May 24, the shelter shared some heavy news about

The man who was stabbed to death in Maple Ridge last weekend has been identified as Lord Kevin Ayson Olaer. Police were called to the Port Haney Wharf on Saturday evening, May 30, for a report of a fight in progress. They arrived to find a 28-year-old who had been stabbed. Despite life-saving efforts by

WARNING: this article contains content related to a domestic violence murder trial which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know has been harmed by domestic violence (gender-based violence), contact Archway Society for Domestic Peace at 250-542-1122 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). A cell

Four soccer players with B.C. roots are named to Canada’s 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a five-week tournament played in Canada, Mexico and United States starting Thursday, June 11. National team head coach Jesse Marsch confirmed his player selections May 29, two weeks ahead of Canada’s first match June 12 in Toronto.