Michael J. Fox Theatre saved until 2027
The City of Burnaby will provide $300,000 to the Burnaby School District (BSD) to keep the Michael J. Fox Theatre running. Last month, the school district said it could not afford to keep it open and ended community bookings after...
Delta police seeking witnesses after fatal two-vehicle crash
Police in Delta are seeking more witnesses after a fatal crash at the beginning of the month. The Delta Police Department (DPD) says officers responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of 75A Avenue and 118 Street...
Man arrested, charged after loaded gun seized during traffic stop, Surrey police say
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says a man has been arrested and is being charged with several offences following a gun seizure during a routine traffic stop. Shortly before 8 p.m. Monday, SPS officers stopped a vehicle near 146th Street...
Granville Bridge closed in both directions; use alternate route
A police incident has the Granville Bridge closed in both directions. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER’S LIVE TRAFFIC UPDATES Expect heavy delays out of Downtown Vancouver. Callers to 1130 NewsRadio first reported the closure around 3:30 p.m....
Retail crime up, costing businesses $9 billion nationwide
Canada’s business community is concerned about the increase in retail crime across the country. According to new data provided by the Retail Council of Canada, violent incidents in retail settings have increased by 76 per cent compared to last year....
B.C. premier tells crowd about AI optimism despite energy, safety concerns
The federal and B.C. governments want artificial intelligence firms to have a strong foothold in Canada to spur economic and job growth, but say there’s also a need for guardrails on the technology and return on public investment. British Columbia...
Anti-gang advocate remembers teen gunned down in Surrey
Anti-gang advocate Kal Dosanjh says he is grieving after two teenagers were killed in a gang-style hit Sunday night. Dosanjh is a former police officer who is on the board of KidsPlay, a non-profit that aims to keep children and...
HWY 1 traffic in Abbotsford cleared westbound after crash
A crash on Highway 1 that had traffic snarled westbound between Clearbrook Road and Mount Lehman Road Tuesday has been cleared. DriveBC first reported the crash blocking all lanes around 11:30 a.m. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER’S...
BC Children’s Hospital urges parents to safeguard against window and balcony falls
With summer right around the corner, BC Children’s Hospital is out with a warning for parents: secure your windows and balconies. In 2025, the hospital treated 23 children with injuries related to falling from a window or balcony. This is...
Province unveils BC Place upgrades ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
With just a month to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Premier David Eby has unveiled some of the upgrades made to BC Place. One of the renovations is the installation of a hybrid sod-grass pitch, which is temporarily...
