Local, Regional News

VICTORIA — B.C. Ferries has announced plans to add seven major diesel-electric hybrid vessels to its fleet and upgrade the Queen of Oak Bay and the Queen of Surrey to extend their life, in what will likely be the company’s largest vessel expenditure in its history. Read More

Dan De Palma knows goaltenders. Read More

Through two games at the Young Stars Classic tournament, Hunter Brzustewicz has already caught the eye. Read More

Abdimalik Dahir Mohamed received a 10-year prison sentence for manslaughter in relation to the 2021 slaying of Ahi S. Ebrotie. Read More

The B.C. government has granted extensions to nearly two dozen local governments, giving them more time to adopt new housing density regulations on single-family lots issued last year. Read More

For one Calgary woman, a gas station pit stop out of town has turned into an extremely profitable visit, netting her a winning Lotto 6/49 draw. Read More

The news: Diptyque sets up shop in Vancouver. Read More

Regina Pats forward Braxton Whitehead was thrilled to announce last week on social media he had a commitment with Arizona State University to continue playing hockey after he completes his final year of eligibility in the 20-and-under Western Hockey League. Read More

The annual interior design show IDS Vancouver runs Sept. 26 to 29 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. This year's show is incredibly dynamic, says IDS director Will Sorrell, with many thought-provoking installations and interesting guest speakers. Read More

B.C. Premier David Eby has announced his government has committed to earlier and enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters, saying the province owes them a "deep debt of gratitude" for their efforts in battling recent fire seasons. Read More

VICTORIA — Lumber to construct moving crates is landing at two Island lightstations earmarked for destaffing, as opponents continue to fight to preserve a human presence on the remote West Coast stations. Read More

After falling to the Manitoba Bisons 3-0 on Saturday, the University of Regina Cougars women’s soccer team bounced back with a 4-0 win over the Winnipeg Wesmen on Sunday. Read More

The president of the Union of B.C. Municipalities says communities have billions of dollars worth of infrastructure that will need replacing in the next decade and the province needs to step in with new funding to help. Read More

When people ask me about what it's like to cover the Vancouver Canucks, it's always been an easy answer: "Never boring." Read More

The adage about a man’s home being his castle apparently doesn’t apply to a partly built house in Osoyoos, as homeowners have found. Read More

A former correctional officer facing charges of working for a criminal organization smuggled phones, SIM cards, and drugs into the Kent Institution prison in Agassiz, a B.C. government lawsuit alleges. Read More

In February 2022, Miguel Gómez answered a Craigslist ad to work in construction as a temporary foreign worker in Canada. Read More

Fall fashion is all about transition. Long gone (sadly) are the warm days of summer, but the dreary days of winter have yet to fully settle in. Read More

This week, The Vancouver Sun and Conversations Live will bring you The Leaders Series, hosted by Stuart McNish. Read More

Q: My partner and I bought our first rental property a few years ago. It’s a condo in a newer building close to our own house. We found some great tenants who took care of the place like it’s their own, but they’ve now decided to move to another city for a work promotion. Of course we’re happy for them, but sad at the same time to lose them as tenants. While our son could move in with a roommate, he recently finished school and is busy working his first career job. He wants to live a bit closer to work to save on commuting time and gas. Part of our long-term plan was to offer it to him, but now that he’s chosen to live elsewhere, we are re-evaluating our situation and if we should sell it or keep it. What can you suggest? ~Megan  Read More