Unsafe, Underpaid and Unheard

A new report says immigrant women who help feed British Columbia are still facing wage theft, harassment, unsafe conditions and weak workplace protections in the Fraser Valley’s farm sector
Recruitment Gains Bring Training Pains For Canadian Military

A leaked internal report says basic training success rates fell after the Canadian Armed Forces expanded recruitment pathways for permanent residents, even as enrolment reached its highest level in more than three decades
Private Sector Job Losses Hammer B.C.’s Economy

According to Statistics Canada’s most recent labour force survey, British Columbia has lost 43,700 jobs since January—with job losses concentrated in the private sector

Family violence is a pervasive issue that casts a long shadow across communities worldwide.

Canadians who share their stories could win $10,000 to give to their charity of choice

StartRight® with up to $1,250 in welcome bonuses, savings & benefits for newcomers

50 Canadian communities will have the 5G network by this year

First wave of 5G to roll out in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto

Philippine Days is one of the Lower Mainland’s longest-running annual events

Ultimately, they want nothing short of a transfer of democratic power to oligarchies of frantic enviro-zealots

Campus Scene: Annie Zhu

Ethnicity: Chinese
Sign: Taurus
Inflation is cooling but grocery bills still rising

Food inflation in Canada isn’t what it was a year ago but that doesn’t mean people are better off
BC PNP Announces Strategic Priorities for 2026 and Beyond

Healthcare, childcare, education, construction, and high economic impact workers are the future
Who really pays for B.C.’s power?

The average home in British Columbia uses around 10,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per year
Canada urges early visa applications ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Canada is urging football fans, athletes and officials to apply early for visas and travel permits as the country prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup 26 with the United States and Mexico
Beyond Borders: How Family Violence Uniquely Affects Immigrants and Newcomers and How The Today Family Violence Help Centre Offers a Lifeline

Family violence is a pervasive issue that casts a long shadow across communities worldwide
The 44th Vancouver International Film Festival will commence on October 2, showcasing over 435 screenings

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 44th edition this week
Community Profile: Yvonne Clarke

Yvonne wants to continue using her experience in areas such as poverty reduction, education, economic development, and combating violence against women to serve the Yukon.
Backlash Against ‘Tip-flation’

The reliance on tips makes restaurant goers effectively the employer and leaves workers perpetually subject to the judgment of customers
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