Vancouver – FEBRUARY 20 UPDATE – The Ambulance Paramedics of BC – CUPE 873 has reached an Agreement in Principle with BC Emergency Health Services, the Health Employers Association of BC, and the Provincial Government following extensive negotiations. Next steps include a province-wide tour, both in person and online, where details of the agreement will […]
Cultus Lake/Milano-Cortina Italy – The 2026 Olympic Winter Games™ are Feb 6-22, 2026 while the Paralympic Winter Games™ are Mar 6-15, 2026. Many eyes will be on the mens and women’s hockey teams (Sadly the Women lost in OT to the USA to capture the Bronze). However, locally, Recce Howden of Cultus Lake is on […]
Victoria – The Province is investing $50 million to expand access to nasal naloxone. Summary * Through this investment, nasal naloxone will make up approximately half of more than 400,000 kits distributed annually * Nearly 40,000 deaths have been averted with injectable take-home naloxone kits since 2019 * This is an expansion of government’s nasal […]
Fraser Valley – Dr. Iris Lesser was surprised to find a dearth of resources and information about postpartum physical activity when her first child was born. Nine years later, Lesser, an associate professor of kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley, is meeting that need with inclusive, accessible exercise content for every mother who […]
Kent/Agassiz – (Correctional Service Canada) -On February 17, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Mountain Institution, the medium-security federal institution (next to Kent Institution), to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search. The search was ordered to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates. Visits have been […]
Victoria/Vancouver/Chilliwack – The BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) is celebrating a significant decision* by the BC Human Rights Tribunal that affirms the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ teachers and individuals to be free from discrimination, including attacks on trans identity as “gender ideology.” In 2017, the Chilliwack Teachers’ Association and the BCTF initiated a human rights complaint against […]
Chilliwack – The 2026 UFV Open House at the Chilliwack Campus, will be from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday February 26. Explore career pathways in Trades and Technology, Health Sciences, and Agriculture at UFV’s Chilliwack campus. Whether you’re focused on a specific career path or exploring your options, the UFV Chilliwack Open House offers […]
Surrey – The City of Surrey has submitted an official response to Canada Soccer’s request to explore potential locations for a national training centre, which will be one of the cornerstone legacy projects associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Canada Soccer is seeking preliminary expressions of interest from partners across the country to help […]
Victoria/Abbotsford – The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced that a charge under the Motor Vehicle Act has been approved against a member of the Abbotsford Police Department, Cst. Scott McClure, following an incident that occurred in Abbotsford on February 20, 2025. That FVN story is here. The incident was investigated by the Independent Investigations Office […]
Victoria – There has been plenty of talk around potential new leaders for the BC Conservatives after John Rustad was dethroned. While names like Peter Molobar and Bruce Banman have risen to seek the top job, there has been speculation on what Rustad would do. Another shot at the leadership is now out. NOTE: On […]
