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No, Canadians do not want to become the 51st state of the U.S., poll shows

No, Canadians do not want to become the 51st state of the U.S., poll shows

60% of U.S. respondents have no interest in Canada joining the states.
Opinion: Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism?

Opinion: Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism?

Although travel is not directly affected by the U.S. tariffs, Canadians are reacting to the tariffs and Trump’s threats to make the country the 51st U.S. state.
Letter: School board gives thanks to longtime Burnaby Now education reporter

Letter: School board gives thanks to longtime Burnaby Now education reporter

"The closure of Burnaby Now is part of a troubling trend in Canada, where more than 340 communities have lost their local news providers since 2008," writes Burnaby Board of Education Chair Kristin Schnider.
B.C. man who sexually assaulted woman with mobility issues gets four years' prison

B.C. man who sexually assaulted woman with mobility issues gets four years' prison

Judge says Elijah Grier-Gaiga preyed on victim’s physical and emotional vulnerabilities
Man charged in fatal stabbing outside Vancouver Starbucks going to trial

Man charged in fatal stabbing outside Vancouver Starbucks going to trial

Inderdeep Singh Gosal is charged with second-degree murder in the March 26, 2023 death of Paul Stanley Schmidt.
Reptile rescue says Port Moody's ban on mobile live animal presentations isn't fair

Reptile rescue says Port Moody's ban on mobile live animal presentations isn't fair

The operator of Wild Education rescue in Langley says Port Moody's ban on mobile live animal presentations imperils his operation.
Spring break 2025: What to know about travel from Metro Vancouver

Spring break 2025: What to know about travel from Metro Vancouver

Get tips for flights, ferry sailings, and road-trips.
'Critical safety failures' behind deadly Oakridge crane accident, WorkSafeBC says

'Critical safety failures' behind deadly Oakridge crane accident, WorkSafeBC says

WorkSafeBC says a worker killed at the massive Oakridge Park development site in Vancouver last year when a mould used for concrete fell 26 storeys should never have been able to stand where she was.
Metro Vancouver weather: Several storms with 'bigger' one on weekend

Metro Vancouver weather: Several storms with 'bigger' one on weekend

Multiple storms are expected with a juicier weekend tempest.
Canucks lines vs Flames, March 12, 2025

Canucks lines vs Flames, March 12, 2025

Vancouver Canucks fans are hoping Quinn Hughes can return for a crucial game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.