West Coast General Hospital ICU remains closed
The intensive care unit at Port Alberni's West Coast General Hospital is still closed as officials work to resolve a staffing issue. Learn about the impact on local healthcare.
The intensive care unit at Port Alberni's West Coast General Hospital is still closed as officials work to resolve a staffing issue. Learn about the impact on local healthcare.
Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes on Yemen's Mukalla port, alleging a weapons shipment from the UAE for separatists. The attack escalates regional tensions. Read the latest details.
Turkish authorities have begun examining the black boxes from the private jet crash near Ankara that killed Libya's military commander and seven others. Get the latest details on the investigation.
A helicopter on a rescue mission crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, killing all five people on board. The tragic incident occurred on December 25, 2025.
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating after a man was seriously injured during an RCMP response in Port Alberni on December 23, 2025. The IIO confirms the man was not associated with the initial call.
A Mexican Navy medical flight lost communication for several minutes before crashing near Galveston, Texas on December 22, 2025. Details emerge from the ongoing investigation.
Canada Border Services Agency uncovers bricks of cocaine concealed within a shipment of frozen fruit from Colombia at a British Columbia port. Details on the significant seizure.
A Mexican navy aircraft on a medical mission crashed near Galveston, Texas, resulting in multiple fatalities. Details on the incident and emergency response.
A murder charge has finally been laid six years after the death of a Coquitlam soccer player. Get the latest details on the case and the suspect.
A Port Coquitlam man faces murder charges in the 2019 death of Edi Bogere, a 24-year-old soccer star found in Maple Ridge. IHIT's years-long investigation led to the arrest.
The Canada Border Services Agency intercepted 26 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a shipping container from Colombia at the Port of Vancouver. Learn about the significant drug bust and ongoing investigation.
The Snuneymuxw First Nation has agreed to purchase Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam, marking its fifth major casino deal in a year and establishing it as Canada's largest Indigenous-owned gaming operator. Read the details.
The Snuneymuxw First Nation has completed the landmark purchase of the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam. This major economic development deal signals growing Indigenous ownership in BC's gaming sector.
Port Saint John announces a historic year for cargo volumes in 2025, marking a significant economic milestone for New Brunswick. Discover the key drivers behind this success.
Niagara police have laid historical sexual assault charges against a man who worked at a Port Colborne after-school program. Get the latest details on the investigation.
Police report a surge of 21 residential break-ins in less than a month in a Metro Vancouver city. Authorities urge residents to bolster home security and report suspicious activity.
A devastating business jet crash erupted in flames at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, resulting in multiple fatalities. Get the latest details on the tragic incident.
A Coquitlam RCMP constable has been ordered to resign or face dismissal following a code of conduct hearing related to offensive group chats. Read the full details of the disciplinary decision.
BC Housing opens 20 temporary overnight shelter beds at Coquitlam's former Riverview Hospital site for three winter months, with shuttle service from three Tri-Cities locations.
The Port of Vancouver faces a massive cleanup after terminating a lease with a waste company that left a towering heap of construction debris on a south Vancouver property. Learn about the legal battle and the upcoming removal.
The U.S. government has formally admitted negligence in the 2025 mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people. Read the full report on the investigation's findings and accountability.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to double non-U.S. exports hits a major roadblock: key Canadian ports are near capacity, with upgrades taking years. Experts warn of lost business and jobs.
Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon commits to major rail and port upgrades after Vancouver's ranking fell to 398th worldwide. Plans aim to boost Canada's non-U.S. exports.
Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia, reveal highlights for the 2025 cruise season, expecting significant economic impact and diverse ship arrivals. Discover the schedule and key vessels.
A small aircraft crashed near Toluca, Mexico, killing all seven people on board. Officials are investigating the cause of the tragic incident.
A small aircraft crashed near Toluca airport in central Mexico on Monday, killing all seven people on board. Emergency crews responded to the scene.
Brian Kenneth Widman, who killed his 15-year-old girlfriend in Coquitlam in 2006, has been denied parole again. The Parole Board of Canada says he still poses too great a risk to society. Read the full decision details.
Canada's draft Ocean Noise Strategy remains unanswered after a year, raising alarms as major Arctic projects like the Grays Bay port advance without noise mitigation plans. Learn about the risks to marine life.
Port Moody Police Department alerts community to recent break-ins, urging vigilance and home security measures. Stay informed and protect your property.
Metro Vancouver lawns are being torn up by crows, raccoons, and skunks feasting on a boom of European chafer beetle grubs. Experts explain the seasonal cycle and why 2025 is particularly bad.