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B.C. holds provincial election on Oct. 24 after Eby calls snap vote
British Columbians voted in the 2026 provincial election, which had previously been scheduled for 2028. David Eby called a snap election.
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R2 RapidBus ridership up 160 per cent after extension to Metrotown
TransLink figures show about 434,000 boardings in the first month of the longer R2 Marine-Willingdon route. Some of the gain comes from riders who moved over from the No. 130 and No. 222.
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Newton SkyTrain promised by both major B.C. parties, but a transit advocate says key details are missing
A Daily Hive opinion column says the BC NDP and B.C. Conservatives have each announced SkyTrain for Newton. Its author says neither has said what it would look like, cost or how it would be funded.
Food & Drink
Daan Go Cake Lab to end B.C. operations on Oct. 25
The bakery started by MasterChef Canada winner Christopher Siu is closing its B.C. locations. Daily Hive reports the Vancouver shop has already closed.
Business
Most B.C. small business owners plan to exit within 10 years, but few have a succession plan: CFIB
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says only four per cent of B.C. owners planning to exit have a succession plan. It is asking governments to make buying and selling a business easier.
Transport
Overnight closures at 140 Street and Fraser Highway for SkyTrain work, Oct. 27 to Nov. 8
A launching gantry will install guideway for the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension, bringing detours and no through access on 140 Street. Drivers should expect delays.
Transport
Eby says re-elected NDP would extend SkyTrain to UBC as parties lay out transit plans before Oct. 24 vote
The premier says an NDP-led government returned to office would build the Millennium Line extension from Arbutus Station to UBC. The Greens list it in their platform; the Conservatives did not commit.
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BC NDP and Conservatives court Surrey with rival promises on hospitals, SkyTrain and Massey crossing
With Surrey's 10 ridings closely split in 2024, both parties have made competing pledges on health care, transit, public safety and city powers ahead of the Oct. 24 provincial election.
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Richmond and Delta "lose a prominent NDP name" on B.C. election day, Sun reports
The Vancouver Sun says voters in the two communities were heading to the polls. Its headline points to the loss of a prominent NDP name but does not say who that is.
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Rematch of close races on ballot in Langley and the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Sun reports
The Vancouver Sun says voters in the region were headed to the polls on B.C. election day. NORTHLINE has not confirmed which ridings or candidates are involved.
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B.C. election day: what the Vancouver Sun is watching in Vancouver, Surrey and Burnaby
The Vancouver Sun says voters in Vancouver, Surrey and Burnaby were headed to the polls, and it points to a question about the NDP in two of those cities.
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B.C. votes: polls open across the province until 8 p.m.
It is election day in British Columbia. Global News BC reports that anyone still in line when polls close at 8 p.m. can cast a ballot.
Sports
Blue Bombers beat B.C. Lions 34-10 to clinch playoff spot
Winnipeg secured a playoff berth with a 34-10 win over the B.C. Lions on Friday, in a season one report describes as up and down.
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Video appears to show woman assaulting driving instructor in Langley parking lot
Global News BC reports a video circulating online appears to show an alleged assault on a driving instructor in a Langley parking lot.
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Public health officials in B.C. and Quebec dealing with rabies in wild animals
An article from Vancouver Is Awesome says the wild animals involved have come into contact with people or domestic pets. The excerpt we reviewed gives no specifics on locations or numbers.
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Adam Mann found guilty in killing of Tori Dunn at her Surrey home
Global News BC reports a guilty verdict in the murder of Tori Dunn, 30, who was fatally stabbed in her Surrey home. Court details were not available to Northline.
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Man, 45, charged after alleged road rage incident; BB gun recovered in South Vancouver
Vancouver Police say a woman reported a driver pointed what looked like a handgun at her. A 45-year-old man faces four charges and remains in custody.
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BC SPCA asks election candidates to commit to pet-friendly housing laws
The animal-welfare organization has launched a campaign aimed at provincial election candidates as British Columbia prepares to vote on Saturday.
Business
Port of Vancouver hopes expansion will win back business lost to Washington potash terminal
The port hopes plans to expand its export capacity will recover business lost when Canada's largest potash producer chose Washington state for a new terminal, the Vancouver Sun reports.
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Why did B.C.'s snap election catch both main parties unprepared? Global News asks
Global News BC is asking why the snap election caught the two main parties off guard. It says the NDP's message has shifted from Trump to affordability to a stable majority.
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Companies tied to B.C. developer Terry Hui allege "pattern of misconduct" by CRA
Companies controlled by Terry Hui allege the Canada Revenue Agency engaged in a "pattern of misconduct" in trying to collect tax debts dating to 2007, Vancouver Is Awesome reports.
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Four people stabbed at Granville Street bar; suspect still at large
Vancouver police say a bar employee and three patrons were hurt early Saturday near Granville and Smithe. Investigators believe the attack was targeted and linked to the Lower Mainland gang conflict.
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Man in custody after alleged assault on Calgary tourists at Abbott and West Cordova
Vancouver police say a 34-year-old man faces three assault-related charges after an incident on October 21. He is being held until a bail hearing.
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Lawyer says Canadian woman died in U.S. after fearing detention if she sought care
A U.S. immigration lawyer says his Canadian client died after not seeking medical care, according to Global News BC. The lawyer says she feared being detained and deported.
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Two men in custody after early morning mallet attack downtown, VPD says
Vancouver police say robbery charges have been forwarded to Crown counsel after a 35-year-old man was hurt near West Cordova and Richards streets. Both men remain in custody.
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Vancouver police arrest woman after assault on 73-year-old at Victory Square
The Vancouver Police Department says a City of Vancouver employee contacted officers after surveillance video was released. A 33-year-old Vancouver woman was arrested.
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B.C. doctor behind nature prescriptions taking idea global at biodiversity summit
The Vancouver Sun reports that a B.C. doctor behind Canada's nature prescribing program is taking the idea global at a biodiversity summit.
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Polls point to stronger Conservative support ahead of Saturday's B.C. election, Vancouver Sun reports
The Vancouver Sun says political polls are showing a potential "blue wave" before Saturday's general election in British Columbia.
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Daniel Fontaine "hopes to move on" Metro Vancouver accountability charter, Vancouver Sun reports
A Vancouver Sun article is headlined that Fontaine hopes to "move on" a charter he helped draft to guide reform of Metro Vancouver. NORTHLINE has only limited details from the piece.
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Elections BC says election-day ballots will be counted by hand; scope unclear
A Global News BC item says ballots cast on final voting day in B.C.'s election will be counted manually, though its summary says "most" ballots. Voting day is Saturday.
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Downtown staff member loses $34,000 to caller posing as bank representative, VPD says
Vancouver police say a call lasting more than an hour led to two bank accounts being drained. The VPD is advising the public not to disclose banking information.
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Girl, 7, struck by vehicle near East Pender and Victoria Drive, released with minor injuries
Police say officers saw the child run into the road near East Pender Street and Victoria Drive. The VPD is urging extra care as daylight shrinks and Halloween nears.
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B.C. doctor Kevin McLeod says he has hit "breaking point" in online post
Dr. Kevin McLeod raised concerns about the current system and called on the next government to hold people in highly paid positions accountable, Global News BC reported.
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Poll puts BC Conservatives five points ahead of NDP as election day nears
A poll covered by Global News BC has the Conservatives at 44 per cent, the NDP at 39 per cent and the Greens at 13 per cent, with election day one day away.
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Maine senator says Trump will lift some tariffs on Canadian exports
The senator's claim, reported by Vancouver Is Awesome, comes as the trade war with Canada becomes a ballot-box issue ahead of November's U.S. midterm election.
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Rob Shaw says Eby's early-election manoeuvre faces a voter verdict
A piece attributed to Rob Shaw says the premier hoped to capitalize on Conservative turmoil and anti-Trump sentiment, but a rocky campaign has put that plan at risk.
Transport
Highway 1 westbound off-ramps to Fraser Highway, Mount Lehman Road to close Oct. 23–26
Two westbound Highway 1 off-ramps will close twice, the second time for about 32 hours, so crews can complete drainage, utility and paving work. Drivers will be detoured via Clearbrook Road.
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NDP and Greens each propose plans to cut grocery costs in B.C. election campaign
The Vancouver Sun has published an analysis comparing the two parties' proposals, which are framed as an effort to address affordability in the campaign.
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Sun retrospective revisits Eby's snap election call and the question of a united right
The Vancouver Sun's look back at B.C.'s 2026 snap election highlights an NDP pivot, Conservative unity questions and what it calls a vote few wanted.