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Montrose Properties, a major landowner in Richmond, seeks to reopen a BC Supreme Court ruling that grants Aboriginal title to the Cowichan Tribes over disputed land. The company, which operates on a 179-acre property, argues that the ruling's implications for private ownership are significant and urgent. Montrose intends to file an application in the coming days.
Vancouver police warn the public about Tyler Gordon Strathdee, a high-risk offender released to a halfway house. Strathdee has a criminal history including sexual assault and manslaughter, and his release comes with strict conditions. Authorities urge anyone witnessing breaches of these conditions to contact the police.
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued rainfall and wind warnings for parts of B.C.’s South Coast and Lower Mainland, predicting heavy rain and winds reaching up to 90 km/h. The agency forecasts an additional 20 to 40 mm of rain before evening, potentially impacting traffic and causing local utility outages. BC Ferries canceled certain sailings due to severe weather conditions.
Unions warn that Vancouver's proposed 2026 budget could result in nearly 400 job cuts, primarily affecting unionized positions. CUPE officials express concern that staffing reductions will severely impact essential public services. A final vote on the budget is scheduled for later this month.
British Columbia has opened a record 6,486 shelter spaces this winter to support individuals experiencing homelessness. This includes permanent, temporary, and extreme-weather response shelters, with nearly 2.5 times more HEARTH units than last year. Additional shelters are expected to open as colder weather approaches.
The Environmental Assessment Office approved a second floating workcamp for the Woodfibre LNG project near Squamish, B.C. The decision followed a thorough review and requires additional approvals from the Squamish Nation and the federal Impact Assessment Agency of Canada.
More than 80,000 litres of jet fuel spilled into Kamloops Lake after a Canadian Pacific Kansas City train derailed on November 1. Initial estimates indicated 12,700 litres were released, but this figure increased following further assessments. Cleanup efforts are ongoing, as local officials await water testing results to ensure community safety.
A shooting in Burnaby's Metrotown area left one man dead Wednesday evening. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team responded to the incident and believes the shooting was targeted, posing no further risk to the public.
Researchers at UBC discovered PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in all tested sea otters, raising concerns about environmental contamination. The study revealed that otters near major cities had PFAS concentrations three times higher than those found elsewhere. Experts emphasize the importance of regulatory measures and informed consumer choices to mitigate the impact on wildlife and ecosystems.
Drivers should expect traffic delays this weekend on Highway 1 in Burnaby due to lane closures and a full overnight closure on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, for overpass work. The highway will close from 8 p.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Sunday, with detours directing traffic to Lougheed Highway.