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A recent poll reveals that 86% of Metro Vancouver residents feel the cost of living is too high, particularly due to rising grocery prices. Prime Minister Carney warns that sacrifices will be necessary in the upcoming federal budget, which aims to address housing supply issues.
Four individuals were arrested following an alleged illegal border crossing from the U.S. into Canada on October 8. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed that three suspects fled into Canada while being pursued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. Canadian authorities have initiated an investigation under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
A woman remains in critical condition after an SUV struck her in Surrey on Monday evening. The collision occurred near King George Boulevard and 40 Avenue, prompting several minor accidents among other vehicles. The driver of the SUV stayed at the scene, and police are investigating the cause.
A driver struck an 85-year-old woman pedestrian in Richmond near Gibbons Drive and Westminster Highway on Monday night. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, while the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities. Preliminary investigations suggest the pedestrian may have been crossing outside a designated crosswalk.
A Vancouver teen developed 3D printed Braille labels to improve medication accessibility for those with vision loss. Over 70% of Canadians with vision impairment take prescribed medications weekly, yet only 20% of pharmacies offer talking labels. Nguyen's innovation aims to foster independence by eliminating the need for high-tech devices.
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation opposes Mayor Ken Sim’s budget cuts, which aim to freeze property taxes and reduce the city’s budget by $120 million. The Park Board claims it must absorb a disproportionate share of $15 million, threatening popular services and events.
The federal government plans to unveil a budget on Tuesday, projecting a deficit of at least $68.5 billion amid potential austerity measures. British Columbia unions, led by BC Federation of Labour president Sussanne Skidmore, urge the government to prioritize investments in job protection and infrastructure rather than cuts.
The B.C. Supreme Court ruled that Cowichan Tribes hold Aboriginal title over nearly eight kilometers of land along the Fraser River, invalidating certain Crown and city land titles. Premier David Eby acknowledges the anxiety of affected homeowners and seeks clarity from the Court of Appeal while balancing private property rights with Indigenous justice.
Vancouver joins the C40 Cool Cities Accelerator to combat extreme heat, a weather hazard responsible for 489,000 deaths annually. Mayor Ken Sim emphasizes the city's commitment to creating a greener, safer urban environment through coordinated actions. The initiative aims to strengthen cooling solutions and enhance infrastructure resilience.
Local transit advocates in Vancouver criticize the federal budget's decision to reallocate funds from the Canada Public Transit Fund to the new Build Communities Strong Fund. Movement's executive director, Denis Agar, argues that insufficient investment in public transit exacerbates the cost of living crisis.