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Violent offender with history of escapes to live in Surrey: Police
Jonathon Muzychka served 17 years for manslaughter and armed robbery, and has twice gone on the lam while serving time in Manitoba and B.C.
Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from putting Trump's name on the building or grounds in any way
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center on Tuesday from returning President Donald Trump ’s name to the iconic performing arts venue in a move meant to recognize his renovation efforts, saying it…
Cliff Booth’s next act: Quentin Tarantino’s new novel arrives as David Fincher directs the sequel
NEW YORK (AP) — Quentin Tarantino has stepped back from directing in recent years, but he continues to build upon his career as an author. The upcoming spinoff from his “Once Upon a Time ...
US strips millions in military aid from Europe and Mideast to back Trump-aligned nations in Americas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stripping tens of millions of dollars in U.S. military assistance from countries in Europe and the Middle East to support conservative-leaning governments in Central and…
Inquiry blasts hospital for failure to protect babies after nurse Lucy Letby convicted of 7 murders
LONDON (AP) — An appeals court judge issued a scathing report Tuesday that found dysfunctional management and a “complete failure” to protect babies at the British hospital where neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was convicted…
Prosecutors won't pursue death penalty for Rob Reiner’s son Nick in killing of his parents
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors said Tuesday that they won't pursue the death penalty for Nick Reiner in the killings of his parents , actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were stabbed at…
A Paris court awards Kim Kardashian 1 euro after her 2016 robbery
SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — A Paris court on Tuesday awarded 1 euro ($1.
Sally Field shouts out Canada and Michael J. Fox is honoured at Emmy Awards
Burnaby's Michael J. Fox honoured at Emmy Awards with Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for his Parkinson's advocacy
Canadians travelling to Italy warned in new advisory update
Canadians planning to travel to Italy or already in the country are being urged to be cautious in the latest advisory update from the federal government. On Monday, Sept. 14, the Government of Canada updated the natural…
Catherine O’Hara honoured by ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone’ stars in touching Emmys tribute
It’s been just nine months since Catherine O’Hara passed away at the age of 71, and stars came out to pay tribute to the beloved Canadian comedic actress at the 2026 Emmy Awards last night. During the awards show’s In…
Aging Massey Tunnel closed overnight this weekend for maintenance
The late-night closures on Friday and Saturday are needed for upkeep as construction continues on a long-delayed replacement tunnel
B.C. judge builds delay into ruling in case that could worsen rural doctor shortage
B.C. can't compel foreign-trained doctors to work in rural areas without passing a law that protects constitutional rights
'That moment of gasp and joy': Arts Club plans the perfect Heist to open its new season
The play follows a team of four thieves and the mastermind who brought them together to steal a multimillion-dollar gem. Of course, things don’t go quite as planned.
Opinion: Why are we still telling kids needles don’t hurt?
Tori Etheridge: As both a chronic pain expert and parent, I know how that story typically ends: disheartened health-care providers, emotionally spent parents and a terrified child who likely won’t ever want to face…
B.C. journalist, harassed by ‘cult-like’ China protest group, wins defamation payout
The group of up to 60 people distributed pamphlets describing their baseless claims that the journalist and commentator was a traitor and an agent of China.
Two more plea deals reached in case of Penticton man killed in 2021
On Sept. 4, one of those accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter as part of a plea agreement. Now, the other two minors have also reached similar plea deals.
Owner of so-called ‘Hillbilly Houseboat’ speaks about invention
Emilio Gilpo says his so-called "Hillbilly Houseboat" is a prototype that he is testing on the Nicomekl River in Surrey near Portage Park.
High-risk sex offender barred from Vancouver neighbourhood moving to Surrey
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is issuing a warning to residents about a high-risk sex offender who will be living in the city. Skylar Wayne Pelletier is a designated high-risk offender with a history of violent and…
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Man charged in Mount Pleasant convenience store shooting
Vancouver police said that on Sept. 6, shortly after 7 a.m., they were called to a store near Main Street and 16th Avenue after a man reported being shot in the leg.
Why a massive Japanese navy ship is sailing into Metro Vancouver this week
A giant Japanese navy ship is sailing into Metro Vancouver this week, and you can get up close at the Burrard Dry Dock Pier. JS Kashima, the flagship of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Training Squadron, will…
B.C.’s new party led by Milobar gains 7th member as Donegal Wilson joins
Wilson said she did not plan to join the new party when she quit the Conservatives on Sept. 2 but found many areas of agreement with the other MLAs.
Man charged after Main Street shooting of beloved clerk at Vancouver convenience store
A 32-year-old man has been charged after a Vancouver shooting that occurred just over a week ago in Mount Pleasant on Main Street. According to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), the shooting occurred in the early…
Some Canadians could be part of Air Canada class-action lawsuit
Air Canada is facing a class-action lawsuit over allegations that it failed to properly assist passengers who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids. Originally filed on Jun. 14, 2024, the Supreme Court of British…
Unique houseboat raising eyebrows and questions in Surrey
A camper trailer, sitting on top of a makeshift barge of 36 containers and some steel beams, is currently moored on the Nicomekl River by Surrey's Portage Park.
Best to wash berries before or after removing the stems?
Timing impacts nutrient retention, flavour and texture