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The ongoing BC General Employees’ Union strike has caused the closure of all provincially run liquor stores in British Columbia, severely affecting private liquor businesses. With no deliveries for over six weeks, store owners like Sukh Randhawa of Liquor 62 report dwindling inventory and lost customers. Randhawa urges the government to allow retailers to pick up their own stock to prevent further losses.
Traffic on Oak Street in Vancouver cleared after a serious motor vehicle incident near BC Children’s Hospital on Thursday morning. Initial reports suggested an engine explosion, but authorities later deemed those claims unsubstantiated. Two individuals were hospitalized in serious condition following the incident.
British Columbia’s Opposition Leader John Rustad confirmed that Conservative members' cellphones were searched to investigate a leak during a caucus meeting. Although most members consented to the search, Rustad noted it is not a common practice for the party. The action followed the emergence of leaked information on social media.
New Westminster police seek public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for vandalizing vehicles with swastikas. The first incident occurred on October 3, followed by another report on October 6, both in the same area. Authorities have referred the case to the Provincial Hate Crime Unit.
All BC Liquor and Cannabis Stores closed Wednesday as public service workers escalated job actions amid stalled negotiations with the provincial government. The BC General Employees’ Union reported that all 234 locations are now affected, with workers demanding higher wages to address cost-of-living concerns. The government has not shown willingness to negotiate further, leaving the situation unresolved.
Billionaire Chip Wilson violated third-party election advertising laws by displaying signs outside his Vancouver mansion during the provincial election period. Elections BC imposed a $600 penalty after Wilson registered as a third-party advertiser following an investigation triggered by the signs. One sign claimed the NDP was “Communist,” while only one of three signs included the required authorization statement.
Elections BC fined former Lululemon CEO Chip Wilson $600 for failing to register as a third-party advertising sponsor for political signs outside his home. Wilson's signs, critical of Premier David Eby, gained significant visibility during the 2024 provincial election. He has two weeks to request a review of the penalty.
The Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 5-2 in Game 4 of the American League Division Series, securing their advancement to the American League Championship Series (ALCS). After two wins in Toronto and one loss in New York, the Jays made a strong comeback in the decisive game. This marks the team's return to the ALCS for the first time since 2016.
The RCMP Emergency Response Team arrested individuals at the Tsawwassen terminal on Wednesday morning. BC Ferries confirmed that the incident did not affect its operations or services. Local police did not participate in the incident.
Canadian purchases of U.S. liquor dropped 85% in the second quarter of 2025, amounting to less than $10 million in sales. The Wine Growers Association of BC attributes this decline to ongoing trade tensions and suggests Canadians are shifting to local products.