B.C. Politics and Crime Shake Up the Province This Week

Election shifts, homicides, crashes, and break-ins dominate B.C. headlines.

Vancouver police investigate 6th homicide of 2026 after death at CRAB Park Vancouver homicide investigation after a man died at CRAB Park in the Downtown Eastside Police seek witnesses from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning to help identify suspects Vancouver SRO future remains uncertain nearly a year after collapse warning Summer Hotel Vancouver: unsafe heritage building still stands amid stalled repairs City permits, safety checks, and asbestos reviews could decide its future soon Uber passengers killed in Highway 1 crash in Burnaby Burnaby crash kills two Uber passengers after pickup driver went the wrong way Police say alcohol may be a factor—find the latest details and traffic impact Brenda Bailey says she will not seek reelection in B.C. BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey exits the race after a cancer recovery update She leaves cabinet with a record in jobs and innovation while backing the BC NDP John Rustad will not run for reelection in B.C. John Rustad exits B.C. election race after leading the Conservatives’ 2024 push See why his departure matters as new candidates reshape the provincial contest B.C. election campaign begins with health care focus BC election campaign starts with party plans on health care, recruitment, and leadership moves as NDP, Greens, and Conservatives set their early priorities. Eby frames B.C. reelection bid around Trump and trade tensions B.C. election campaign centers on David Eby, Trump, and trade uncertainty See how the NDP is framing the race and why the early lead could shift fast Investigators called after multiple fires in Boston Bar Boston Bar fires probe after multiple blazes hit Fraser Canyon on Sept. 22 See what investigators found as crews spent 10 hours containing the damage Kelowna business owner urges more action after third breakin Kelowna breakins: a downtown salon owner calls for tougher action after 3 hits See how city leaders plan to boost patrols, security and support for businesses B.C. rancher trains yaks to