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Quest's next chapter: Partners outline degrees and allied health programs for proposed new university Quest University Canada, which suspended operations after the 2022/23 academic year amid financial pressure, could be headed for a revival. Today, Columbia College and Quest announced they are collaborating to create a new university that would unite the two non-profit institutions.

Quest's next chapter: Partners outline degrees and allied health programs for proposed new university

Squamish's 100-unit affordable rental project left in limbo after province pauses key housing fund The two-building concept envisioned for a District-owned site at 39900 Government Rd. is splitting into two timelines: BC Housing-backed supportive homes are advancing, while a separate non-profit-led plan for 100 below-market rentals waits for new money.

Squamish's 100-unit affordable rental project left in limbo after province pauses key housing fund

Mia Rodger achieves career-best seventh at Youth Junior Worlds 6km sprint Clifford 12th in 7.5km sprint, Fleming 33rd after men's 10km, Benson 36th

Mia Rodger achieves career-best seventh at Youth Junior Worlds 6km sprint

A search for mental health answers amid the trauma of Tumbler Ridge shootings The metal-clad portable classrooms are arranged in a semicircle on a snowy sports field at Tumbler Ridge Elementary.

A search for mental health answers amid the trauma of Tumbler Ridge shootings

Many Canadian women seeing limited pathways to promotions, according to study results Many younger women in Canadian workplaces are facing career stagnation, according to new data, with a vast majority reporting no clear path to advancement and the need for upskilling.

Many Canadian women seeing limited pathways to promotions, according to study results

Mario Canseco: BC Conservative leadership hopefuls still trail Rustad in favourability, says poll Poll shows no contender more popular than outgoing leader as most candidates struggle with low name recognition

Mario Canseco: BC Conservative leadership hopefuls still trail Rustad in favourability, says poll

Past attempts at year-round daylight time have all failed, sleep expert says Jurisdictions that made the move to year-round daylight time quickly abandoned it after complaints about prolonged darkness in winter and increased traffic accidents, says a Camosun psychology instructor.

Past attempts at year-round daylight time have all failed, sleep expert says

Carney says Canadian military participation in Middle East war can't be ruled out CANBERRA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada can not yet rule out military participation in the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Carney says Canadian military participation in Middle East war can't be ruled out

Indigenous-led Sea to Sky project granted $1.5 million for clean fuel innovation Over $1 million in government grants has been allocated to a new clean hydrogen project in Brandywine, coordinated primarily by the Lil'wat Nation.

Indigenous-led Sea to Sky project granted $1.5 million for clean fuel innovation

'4 pretty big explosions': Metro Vancouver man shares experience trapped in Dubai "The booms usually come from intercepted drones." 

'4 pretty big explosions': Metro Vancouver man shares experience trapped in Dubai

Vail Resorts rolls out 20% Epic Pass discount for Gen Z skiers The 2026-27 season program offers additional savings for recent lift-ticket buyers and revives discounted Epic Friend Tickets for passholders

Vail Resorts rolls out 20% Epic Pass discount for Gen Z skiers

'It sounded like a big plane': Metro Vancouverites share videos of fireball's bright light, loud booms "I was in Puerto Vallarta during the cartel war, so it really triggered me," one local said.

'It sounded like a big plane': Metro Vancouverites share videos of fireball's bright light, loud booms

Updated: See Squamish's Coldest Night of the Year 2026 Feb. 28, hundreds of residents showed up to walk for awareness about homelessness and to raise funds to support services at Squamish Helping Hands.

Updated: See Squamish's Coldest Night of the Year 2026

B.C.'s Eby is urging West Coast governors to fall in line with daylight time change The premier says B.C. values Washington state, Oregon and California "as close neighbours and friends," and wants to align itself with their economies, "for travel and trade to be unhindered."

B.C.'s Eby is urging West Coast governors to fall in line with daylight time change

Carney's shift on Iran might not stop pressure for Canadian entanglement OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney shifts away from unequivocal support for American airstrikes on Iran, one expert says Canada could still be drawn into the conflict.

Carney's shift on Iran might not stop pressure for Canadian entanglement

Fireball and sonic boom over Vancouver was likely a meteor All indications suggest the region was witness to a significant meteor, scientifically known as a bolide.

Fireball and sonic boom over Vancouver was likely a meteor

Past attempts at year-round daylight time have all failed, sleep expert says Jurisdictions that made the move to year-round daylight time quickly abandoned it after complaints about prolonged darkness in winter and increased traffic accidents, says a Camosun psychology instructor.

Past attempts at year-round daylight time have all failed, sleep expert says

Squamish mountain bike association explores opening tent campground The Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association is exploring a small, tent-only backcountry campground north of town, pitching it as a way to reduce informal camping while generating revenue for trail maintenance.

Squamish mountain bike association explores opening tent campground

‘Appalling’: Lil’wat Chief condemns racist vandalism on Nation’s traditional territory Lil’wat Nation says old-growth trees illegally felled in December 2025

‘Appalling’: Lil’wat Chief condemns racist vandalism on Nation’s traditional territory

Immigration could soon account for all of Canada's population growth: expert Canada is facing an "unprecedented" future of population growth set by government policy, says one B.C. professor.

Immigration could soon account for all of Canada's population growth: expert

Canada secures limited seats on commercial flights from Lebanon as conflict widens Canadians are being advised to avoid all travel to a number of countries in the region as the U.S.-Iran conflict widens.

Canada secures limited seats on commercial flights from Lebanon as conflict widens

Tax season can bring some respite to parents with credits, deductions The Canada Revenue Agency says parents who don't file their taxes on time are at risk of losing CCB payments. For late filers, benefits may be temporarily suspended.

Tax season can bring some respite to parents with credits, deductions

Village of Granisle, B.C., faces lawsuit over aluminum-contaminated water "We are looking into how this occurred, and setting up protocols to ensure it does not occur again."

Village of Granisle, B.C., faces lawsuit over aluminum-contaminated water

Rob Shaw: Eby’s Musqueam denial unravels after Ottawa insists B.C. was briefed Premier grilled in legislature as Opposition MLAs demand answers over Aboriginal title agreement

Rob Shaw: Eby’s Musqueam denial unravels after Ottawa insists B.C. was briefed

$46M winning lotto ticket bought in B.C. in 2025 still unclaimed The ticket was purchased in Quesnel.

$46M winning lotto ticket bought in B.C. in 2025 still unclaimed

Ethan Wood triumphs at Puerto Rico cross-country Olympic race Lily Boucher fifth in elite women's XC short track

Ethan Wood triumphs at Puerto Rico cross-country Olympic race

Breaking down the FIFA World Cup poster with the Vancouver artist behind it The poster has three sections, representing the three countries hosting the World Cup.

Breaking down the FIFA World Cup poster with the Vancouver artist behind it

Marine celebration: Sea otters at the Vancouver Aquarium have 'World Cup fever' With 100 days until kickoff, the aquarium's beloved ocean critters are excited.

Marine celebration: Sea otters at the Vancouver Aquarium have 'World Cup fever'

Sqomish Forestry looks to engage Squamish school kids in land stewardship, through cedar and log donations Sqomish Forestry has donated around 1,000 cedar seedlings and a canoe log to Squamish school students, to broaden their learning opportunities.

Sqomish Forestry looks to engage Squamish school kids in land stewardship, through cedar and log donations

Rob Shaw: Eby caught in contradiction over Musqueam title agreement Premier claims he wasn't briefed on deal signed a few feet away from him last month

Rob Shaw: Eby caught in contradiction over Musqueam title agreement