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Harley Finkelstein faced a harrowing public confrontation at Montreal’s Startupfest — his third such incident in two years — as protesters targeted him for his support of Israel, with his parents, refugees from persecution, in the crowd. He framed this not as an isolated act but as part of a growing pattern of antisemitism in Canada, with friends and family seriously considering leaving the countr...

A landmark ruling in Ontario says a decades-resident foreigner without legal status qualifies for social assistance — overturning a denial based on immigration status, since the law excludes only tourists or those with removal orders. The man, who arrived in 1997 and stayed despite expired permits, now gets benefits after the tribunal found the provincial rules didn’t apply to him. This decision c...

A high-security jail in Port Coquitlam is under fire after a major escape in July 2022, sparking fears of systemic failures. The breakout of murder suspect Rabih Alkhalil has led to charges against a former officer, Naila Sheikh, raising questions about oversight and accountability. Staff describe a toxic culture of ignored misconduct, fear of retaliation, and unfair promotions, compounded by rush...

A humpback whale named Pop Tart, daughter of legendary “Big Mama,” was freed from deadly fishing gear in a dramatic, cross-border rescue operation. Spotted by whale watchers in July, she was tracked and monitored by teams from Canada and the U.S., including DFO, Straitwatch, and Soundwatch. Thanks to real-time updates and a tracker placed on the gear, rescuers successfully disentangled her Wednesd...

The Ridgefield Raptors are in a slump, riding a seven-game losing streak after a brutal home loss, but they’re showing flashes of life — including a game-changing 8-run ninth inning fueled by Cade Ladehoff’s third homer of the season. Starting pitcher Jordan Haver had an unexpected rough night, lasting just two innings and surrendering five runs, a stark contrast to his earlier dominance. With the...

Garinder Singh Deo, a 40-year-old West Vancouver resident, has been arrested in France as part of a massive FBI-RCMP operation targeting extortion and international drug trafficking. Accused of moving heroin and cocaine from Mexico into Canada and the U.S., Deo is also linked to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and allegedly used nicknames like “Doctor” and “Rocket.” His West Vancouver home — w...

The President just gutted the Election Assistance Commission — the last two Democratic members are gone, leaving it completely GOP-controlled — just as midterms loom. Claiming a Supreme Court ruling gives him the green light to purge members who don’t align with “election security,” critics call it a blatant power grab designed to tilt the playing field before votes even happen. With the commissio...

Nurses strike on — but with a twist: heavy mediation is now in play as B.C. brings in top-tier mediators to break the deadlock. The union, still on the picket lines at key hospitals, says they’re not backing down — and public support is pouring in. Union leaders are calling on citizens to pressure politicians to give health employers real authority to fix nurse retention and secure the future of p...

A quiet seaside town is caught in an aviation tug-of-war: residents demand peace from low-flying planes at Qualicum Beach Airport, while pilots and aviation lovers call it a vital community hub. Over 100 locals voiced frustration at noise disrupting their tranquil lifestyle, pushing for flight school restrictions — but defenders argue it’s essential for training and local economy. The town council...

North Vancouver MLA and Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma welcomed her second child, Jack, a surprise early arrival weighing seven pounds three ounces, making her the first woman to give birth twice while serving in cabinet. With her two-year-old daughter Azalea now a big sister, Ma plans to take July and August off to bond with her newborn, with Education Minister Lisa Beare stepping in to cover...

Vancouver’s Granville Street is staying car-free all summer — through Labor Day — after a pilot project proved wildly popular, boosting businesses and turning the street into a vibrant, people-first hub. Mayor Ken Sim backs the move, though some council members pushed back on the speed of the decision. The cost? A hefty $4.75 million over seven weeks, covering policing, sanitation, traffic managem...

British Columbia is launching 132 new involuntary care beds to help those with severe mental health issues, addiction, or brain injuries—converting a Prince George youth center into a 72-bed facility and upgrading a Surrey site for 60 more. Backed by $92M and $57M in funding, these centers aim to stabilize vulnerable individuals before transitioning them to voluntary care, addressing long-standing...

Senator Nikki Torres is demanding Republican rival Gabe Galbraith drop his senate campaign after police linked him to a surveillance plot targeting her daughter and granddaughter — a case that, though misdirected to the wrong house, has sent shockwaves through the race. Galbraith denies any wrongdoing, vowing to stay in the race despite mounting allegations and a looming criminal investigation int...

A pregnant woman and her unborn child were fatally shot by a gunman who targeted their car at a red light — a tragedy now at the center of a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by her husband against the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. The suit alleges the agency ignored clear red flags about the shooter’s deteriorating mental state, failed to train staff on crisis protocols, and downplayed...

Three men who witnessed a fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Houston say the victim, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo—a 52-year-old U.S. resident with no criminal record—was shot through a passenger window, with the officer never in danger. Witnesses, now detained by ICE, insist no threat existed and claim the van showed no damage, contradicting the officer’s self-defense story. With no body cameras, no re...

A mother’s heartbreak unfolds as Natasha Harrison speaks out after her daughter Tatyanna, a 20-year-old Indigenous woman, was buried in an unmarked grave three years ago — without her consent or knowledge. The B.C. Coroners Service released Tatyanna’s body for burial despite her explicit wishes to hold onto it for a second opinion on the cause of death. The inquest revealed a murky timeline: her b...

Mount Polley mine gets the go-ahead to raise its tailings dam by 13 meters—bringing it to 77 meters—to keep operations alive for eight more years, sparking backlash from the Xatśūll First Nation who fear another disaster and question the company’s accountability, even as the government insists the move is safe and part of improved regulations born from the 2014 collapse, while Imperial Metals pour...

British Columbia is rolling out a major mental health expansion, adding 132 new involuntary care beds across Prince George and Surrey to support those in crisis—whether battling severe mental illness, addiction, or brain injuries. A 72-bed facility in Prince George will repurpose a former youth corrections center, while Surrey’s site will be renovated to house 60 beds. Premier David Eby says this...

Vancouver’s Jack Poole Plaza turned into a soccer mecca during the FIFA World Cup, with fans gathering under the North Shore mountains to watch games on giant screens — a free, electric experience organized by TSN and CTV that drew massive crowds and heartfelt social media praise. Though the viewing party ended Tuesday, July 7, fans are already mourning its loss, asking why it couldn’t stay open f...

B.C. nurses and the government are locked in a tense standoff, but a high-stakes mediation team led by Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers has been brought in to break the deadlock—with just ten days to find a settlement or make recommendations to the minister. As nurses expand picket lines and push back on non-essential duties, Premier David Eby calls them the “glue” holding the system together, acknow...

Four First Nations in northern B.C. have launched a bold new industrial park on the site of a shuttered sawmill, turning economic adversity into opportunity without a single dollar of government funding. The Ncha Koh Industrial Park, set to host B.C. Hydro’s massive $6 billion transmission line project, is poised to create jobs, attract investment, and chart a sustainable economic future for the S...

Veteran mediator Vince Ready is now on the case to break the logjam in British Columbia’s escalating nurses’ dispute, joining forces with Amanda Rogers to hammer out a deal in just ten days—or risk recommending government intervention. As pickets expand and non-essential nurses strike, the province’s premier publicly backs the mediation, pledging to restore respect and fix systemic safety and work...

Three disturbing incidents of indecent exposure in Burnaby’s Central Park this week have sparked a major RCMP investigation — occurring Sunday, Monday, and Thursday across different park areas. Authorities are racing to determine if one person or multiple suspects are involved, urging the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to help identify and stop the offender....

Vancouver’s city council is set to vote July 15 on a one-time $220,000 funding boost for seven beloved cultural festivals, including Carnaval del Sol and Lumière Festival, to help them survive rising costs and lost sponsorships—especially after the World Cup—without creating a new annual funding precedent. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Adve...

Science World’s “After Dark: Sparks and Rec – Outdoor Edition” party on July 23rd lets adults explore the science center after hours with live music, drinks, and exclusive access to the FIFA Museum’s “Soccer & Technology” exhibit. The iconic dome transforms into “The Beautiful Dome,” styled like the 2026 World Cup ball, staying on display until September 7th. Can’t make the party? “Twilight Tuesda...