Legendary sportscaster Jim Hughson has been inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025, honoring his remarkable 42-year broadcasting career. From Stanley Cups to Olympic gold, Hughson’s voice defined generations of Canadian sports moments.
Legendary sportscaster Jim Hughson has been inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025, honoring his 42-year career behind the mic. From Stanley Cups to Olympic gold moments, Hughson’s voice defined generations of Canadian sports fans.
Four psychiatrists have resigned from their acute-care and on-call duties at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Interior Health confirmed Thursday, Oct. 23. While three of the doctors will continue community practice, their departure raises concerns over mental-health service stability in the region. Interior Health says the resignations were for “separate and unrelated personal reasons,” though the BC Conservatives allege excessive workloads and lack of support drove the exits. The authority is working with partners to recruit replacements and ensure continued access to psychiatric care. Six psychiatrists remain under contract to provide acute services at the hospital.
Veteran broadcaster Jim Hughson has been officially inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025, honoring his legendary 42-year career in sports media. From Stanley Cups to Olympic Games, Hughson’s iconic voice has defined generations of Canadian sports fans.
All eligible members of the B.C. Wildfire Service and the provincial Forestry Ministry have joined the ongoing B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) strike, the union confirmed on Wednesday, Oct. 22. This escalation brings more than 25,000 public-sector employees across over 550 worksites into job action province-wide. Despite the strike, the Forestry Ministry says wildfire response remains unaffected, with essential services in place. Mediation between the BCGEU and the province began Oct. 18 under mediators Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers, as the labour dispute enters its eighth week.
The Surrey International Writers’ Conference (SiWC) has launched a $300,000 fundraising appeal after cancelling its 2025 event due to a strike at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. The cancellation, the first in the conference’s 33-year history, caused significant financial losses. Organizers aim to replenish their contingency fund, cover lost revenue, and secure the conference’s return in October 2026. The strike, involving over 140 hotel workers represented by Unifor Local 3000, has disrupted the venue’s operations, leaving relocation impossible. Supporters are being urged to contribute to the GoFundMe campaign to safeguard one of Canada’s key literary gatherings.
Two Surrey Police Service officers who fatally shot a high-risk resident at a Surrey halfway house earlier this year will not face charges, the B.C. Independent Investigations Office (IIO) announced on Oct. 23. Officers had responded to an arrest warrant for the individual, who was armed with a large knife and advanced toward police in a confined space. The IIO found the use of lethal force “justified and lawful,” noting the officers acted within the scope of their duties.
Councillor Mike Bose says Surrey must “start advocating” again for light rail and rapid transit, warning that buses alone won’t meet the city’s growing needs. His remarks came as council reviewed a report showing over $77 million in annual transportation investments.
The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) has suspended Surrey LPN Qingjun (Jerry) Sheng for two weeks after finding repeated practice and documentation issues between November 2022 and 2023. Sheng must complete remedial training and work under supervision.
Peninsula Productions brings the Canadian classic “Billy Bishop Goes to War” to White Rock, Oct 23–26, at the Centennial Park studio theatre. Damon Calderwood stars; Chris Robson accompanies on piano. Tickets available.
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