Three men convicted of killing Abbotsford seniors Arnold and Joanne Dejong have now all filed Constitutional challenges, seeking consideration for early parole under the so-called faint-hope clause.
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Civil liberties advocates are calling for a province-wide ban on school liaison officer programs.
A Metro Vancouver hospital has begun offering earplugs and eye masks to patients stuck in hospital hallways and policymakers are now considering doing the same at more sites, CTV News has learned.
In what’s being touted as a North American first, travellers on Amtrak Cascades trains from Vancouver to the U.S. Pacific Northwest will no longer stop at the border along the way.
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A month-long FIFA World Cup fan festival is coming to downtown Langford, bringing giant outdoor screens, live entertainment and hopes of an economic boost for local businesses that say sales have been sluggish in recent months.
It’s finally here. After years of build-up and anticipation, the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins Thursday, June 11. Vancouver will host its first match on Saturday, June 13.
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While a small number of CTV News Vancouver newscasts are being rescheduled for FIFA World Cup games and related events—including Wednesday’s countdown concert featuring Bryan Adams—there will always be ways to watch.
The City of Vancouver and the city’s parks board are moving forward with its plans to renew the Vancouver Aquatic Centre, which has reached the end of its lifespan.
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B.C. Premier David Eby says U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest statement that he’s not looking to renew the trade deal between Canada, the United States and Mexico is a “bit bizarre,” given that the three countries are now in talks on the deal.
