Alberta is Canada's most economically free province, yet places only 30th in North America, trailing 29 U.S. states. The Fraser Institute's 2025 report highlights a significant continental gap.
Canadian educators are integrating AI into teaching, highlighting its rapid development and current limitations. Discover how tools are being used and the cautions experts advise.
The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for properties near the Chilliwack River due to a potential hazard. Residents should be ready to leave.
Abbotsford Police are investigating a targeted shooting that occurred on January 9, 2026. Authorities have released a scene photo and are urging witnesses to come forward.
West Fraser Timber announces a significant $409 million charge for Q4 2025, citing challenging economic conditions. Read the full details on the impact for Canada's forestry giant.
In the latest Sens 1-on-1, Bruce Garrioch interviews new Ottawa Citizen reporter Callum Fraser on the Senators' goaltending woes, Tim Stützle's growth, and fading playoff chances. Read the full analysis.
A significant fire in Surrey has led to the closure of 184th Street in both directions. Police advise avoiding the area and seeking alternate routes. Updates expected.
Fraser Health diverts maternity patients from Peace Arch Hospital due to OB-GYN shortage. Learn about the temporary closure dates and ongoing recruitment efforts.
Fraser Minten scores in overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in a hard-fought NHL clash. Get the full game recap and highlights.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser announces new criminal code reforms targeting violent and sexual crimes. The 'Protecting Victims Act' is a direct response to rising public anxiety over safety.
Discover how superstar chefs David McMillan, Derek Dammann, and Anthony Gentile are leading a culinary revolution in Montreal's West Island, with new hotspots drawing crowds and redefining suburban dining.
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating a fatal crash in the Fraser Valley. Meanwhile, coinciding high tides and a storm surge bring a flood risk to the South Coast this weekend.
The Nak'azdli Development Corp. is completing a pilot mass-timber home in Fort St. James, aiming to address housing shortages and transform local forestry. Discover how this Indigenous-led project aligns with national housing solutions.
Meet the first babies born in British Columbia in 2026, from Kelowna to Terrace. Discover the heartwarming stories of these special New Year arrivals and the families welcoming them.
Abbotsford Police Department arrested a 'border runner' on New Year's Eve, highlighting ongoing border security efforts. Read the latest on this enforcement action.
A serious patient mix-up at a B.C. hospital resulted in the wrong individual being sent to a Surrey residence. Details on the incident and the response from health authorities.
The iconic Driediger Farms berry operation in Langley's ALR has been sold for $23.3 million to another farming company, ensuring its agricultural future. Owner Rhonda Driediger retires after decades.
The Toronto Rock's defensive identity was challenged in a 17-11 loss to the Las Vegas Desert Dogs in Hamilton. Rookie CJ Kirst shines, but the team looks to a bye week to regroup.
A Fraser Valley developer was sentenced to an $80,500 fine and two years probation for serious safety infractions that endangered workers at an Abbotsford construction site. Read the full details.
Mission Memorial Hospital's emergency department will operate reduced hours from Dec. 29 to Jan. 6 due to a physician shortage. Learn the details and where to seek urgent care.
Israel sharply criticizes Canada and other nations for condemning new West Bank settlements, calling the stance 'morally wrong.' Get the latest on this diplomatic rift.
Vancouver police announce an arrest and robbery charge following a purse-snatching incident at Fraser St. and E. 45th Ave. on Christmas Eve. Details on the investigation.
A covert police team in B.C.'s Fraser Valley made an alarming number of impaired driving stops. Const. Rob Dyck details the shocking findings and the ongoing risk to public safety.
Millions of Canadians lack a family doctor as wait times hit 28.6 weeks. Fraser Institute analyst Mackenzie Moir argues for structural reform, pointing to better-performing universal systems abroad. Read more.
A key Surrey stretch of Fraser Highway has reopened after an 8-month closure for SkyTrain construction, but drivers face ongoing lane changes and restrictions until 2028 as work continues on the Surrey-Langley extension.
Two Chilliwack properties are under evacuation order due to immediate landslide danger, following an atmospheric river that caused widespread flooding in the Fraser Valley. Read the latest updates.
Abbotsford police have made an arrest following an overnight shooting at a business, now linked to an extortion scheme. Get the latest details on the investigation.
B.C. says Ottawa must help pay for a flood risk reduction plan after the Fraser Valley was hit by devastating floods in 2021 and again in December 2025. Minister Kelly Greene calls for urgent federal action.
A new study from Simon Fraser University reveals a direct link between social media use and disordered eating among Vancouver teenagers. Learn the findings and expert advice.
The owner of Castle Fun Park in Abbotsford is personally financing crucial flood defence upgrades after severe flooding hit the attraction in December 2025. Learn about the community impact and recovery efforts.