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.
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Man slashed at Yaletown nightclub, Vancouver police say
Vancouver Police are investigating a serious assault after a man was slashed in the face at a Yaletown nightclub. Get the latest details on the incident.
Calgary Police Chief: Staffing Strains Top 2026 Challenge
Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan identifies workforce stability as the primary internal challenge for 2026, crucial for long-term public safety amid city growth. A new recruitment initiative is launched.
Overnight ER Closures at 2 B.C. Lower Mainland Hospitals
Mission Memorial and Ridge Meadows Hospitals announce temporary overnight ER closures and maternity diversions due to acute staffing shortages. Learn the details and impacts.
B.C. Hospital ER Closes Overnight Amid Staffing Crisis
Mission Memorial Hospital in B.C. is experiencing overnight emergency room closures due to critical staffing challenges, resuming service disruptions. Learn about the impact and response.
Wolfe Island Ferry Service Restored
Ferry service connecting Wolfe Island to the mainland has been restored for both vehicles and passengers, resuming a critical transportation link for the community.
Vancouver's Christmas & Boxing Day 2025 Openings Guide
Plan your holiday outings with our complete guide to what's open and closed in Metro Vancouver on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2025. Find shopping hours, attractions, and more.
Drugs, cash seized in Saanich police raids
Saanich police executed two search warrants on December 24, 2025, seizing illicit drugs and cash. One man was arrested. Get the details on the bust.
P.E.I. ATV pilot road project expands to 99 kilometres
Prince Edward Island's pilot project allowing ATVs on select roads has grown to 99 kilometres, offering riders greater connectivity. Learn about the expansion and its impact.
Electrical Issue Sidelines Wolfe Island Ferry
The Wolfe Island Ferry remains out of service due to an electrical problem, disrupting travel between Kingston and the island. Officials are working to resolve the issue.
Counterfeit $100 Bill Used at Sooke Gas Station, Police Seek Suspects
Sooke RCMP are searching for suspects who passed a counterfeit $100 bill at a local Chevron station on December 20. Police warn businesses and the public to be vigilant.
Canadian medical labs face severe staff shortages
A national association warns of critical staffing shortages in Canada's medical labs, calling for urgent funding to train the next generation of professionals. Learn about the crisis and its impact on healthcare.
Skateboarder critically injured in Victoria, police probe
Victoria Police are investigating after a skateboarder was struck and critically injured. Authorities seek witnesses and information as the investigation unfolds.
Vancouver hit-and-run kills elderly woman, driver sought
Vancouver police are searching for a driver who fled after striking and killing an 81-year-old woman on Rupert Street. The vehicle is a dark grey 1990s Volkswagen Golf.
Senior killed in Vancouver hit-and-run, police investigating
An 81-year-old woman was fatally struck in a hit-and-run in East Vancouver on Dec. 22, 2025. Vancouver Police are urging witnesses to come forward with any information.
Medical event may have caused Victoria pedestrian collision: police
Victoria police report a driver may have suffered a medical event before striking two pedestrians. Investigation ongoing. Stay informed on local safety news.
Suspect charged in DTES rooming house stabbing: VPD
Vancouver police announce an attempted murder charge following a stabbing at a Downtown Eastside rooming house. Get the latest details on the incident and police response.
Suspect in Vancouver taxi driver killing re-arrested
Jordan Conway, wanted in the killing of a Vancouver taxi driver, has been re-arrested by police. Get the latest details on the case and ongoing investigation.
Cache of guns, gold seized from BC 'problem residence'
Authorities in British Columbia have seized five handguns, ammunition, and a cache of gold and silver bullion from a residence under investigation for break-ins. Discover the details of the police operation.
Vancouver's 10 Best Concerts of 2025 Revealed
Relive the magic of Vancouver's 2025 live music scene. From legendary farewell tours to rising stars, discover the 10 concerts that defined the year. See the full list now.
Police seek man after alleged Vancouver Island home break-in
Victoria Police release composite image of a man accused of breaking into a home on Dec. 12, 2025, and fleeing on a bicycle. Authorities ask for public assistance to identify the suspect.
Teen charged for placing rocks on Vancouver Island highway
A 19-year-old faces charges after allegedly placing rocks on the Inland Island Highway near Buckley Bay. Police are investigating the dangerous incident.
RCMP probe shootings, burned vehicle on Vancouver Island
Mounties are investigating a series of shootings and a burned-out vehicle on Vancouver Island. No injuries have been reported. Get the latest details on this developing police investigation.
Vancouver man charged with third murder in 2025
A Vancouver man faces a new murder charge in the death of a third woman. Police detail the investigation and charges in this ongoing case. Read the latest developments.
Two Nanaimo residents hit with multiple drug, firearms charges
RCMP in Nanaimo have laid more than a dozen combined charges against two local residents for alleged drug trafficking and firearms offences. Get the latest details on this ongoing case.
West Island Community Hub Opens in September 2025
A new community hub is set to open in Montreal's West Island in September 2025, replacing the former West Island Assistance Fund site destroyed by fire in 2019. Learn about the project's significance.
Walpole Island fire: Two residents escape safely
Two individuals safely evacuated a residential fire on Walpole Island on December 6, 2025. The local fire department responded to the emergency, preventing injuries.
Vancouver recommends eliminating volunteer civic committees
The City of Vancouver has proposed eliminating its volunteer civic committees, a move that could reshape public consultation. Learn about the implications for local governance.
Vancouver lays off 30 staff after property tax freeze
The City of Vancouver has terminated 30 employees following a council decision to freeze property taxes. Learn about the budget impacts and municipal workforce changes.
B.C. pulp mill folds, 350 jobs lost after U.S. wood import
A Vancouver Island pulp mill's closure leaves 350 workers jobless. Premier vows 'all hands on deck' to save it, amid questions over recent U.S. wood imports. Get the full story.
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