In surprise move, ABC Vancouver scraps local procurement requirement for mega-developments
Vancouver has scrapped a requirement for major development projects to abide by a local procurement policy, a surprise move that blindsided employment agencies and non-profits, and drew fierce criticism from opposition politicians. At a meeting Wednesday, city council considered a...
B.C. seeks forfeiture of condo, BMW, $1 million in cash following fentanyl bust
The province is seeking forfeiture of a Richmond condo, a BMW sedan and cash worth more than $1 million, allegedly linked to drug labs in the Lower Mainland. A special federal RCMP unit raided the Richmond condo and a Surrey...
‘Closed at this time’: B.C. shuts down most highway access to Lower Mainland amid flooding
Many major highways connecting B.C.’s Lower Mainland to the province’s Interior have been forced to close Wednesday night due to heavy rains brought on by an atmospheric river. Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Kelly Greene held a second...
Vancouver City Council approves mayor’s motion for Filipino cultural centre
Vancouver City Council has decided to push forward with a Main Street Filipino Cultural Centre and Hotel project. Following an hour-long debate on Wednesday, council members approved the motion, which was introduced by Mayor Ken Sim and Coun. Lenny Zhou....
Former chief coroner describes years of calls for changes to help toxic drug crisis
The former chief coroner for British Columbia says the provincial government didn’t seem influenced by evidence or expert advice on preventing overdoses because it ignored recommendations to create a safe drug supply. Lisa Lapointe told a judge in the constitutional...
Nanaimo RCMP start homicide investigation in case of woman found dead
The Nanaimo RCMP announced it has launched a homicide investigation following the disappearance and death of a 65-year-old woman. On Nov. 14, Sherry Shelley’s body was discovered on the same day she was reported missing. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO...
Eby promises business leaders to ‘go to the wall’ to protect private property
British Columbia Premier David Eby reassured business leaders at a BC Chamber of Commerce gathering in Vancouver about two recent First Nations court decisions, saying he would “go to the wall” to protect private property. The B.C. Supreme Court ruled...
3,000 BC Hydro customers without power, Richmond Hospital running on backup generators
A power outage has caused multiple traffic lights to shut off around Westminster Highway and Gilbert Road in Richmond. Additionally, 3,000 BC Hydro customers are affected. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE! The Richmond Hospital is running...
Abbotsford extends evacuation alerts to Sumas Prairie West and Clayburn Village
An atmospheric river soaking B.C.’s south coast Wednesday has forced evacuation alerts and orders for multiple Fraser Valley properties. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the City of Abbotsford issued evacuation alerts for properties in Sumas Prairie West and Clayburn...
Vancouver councillor motions to bring back Chinatown post office
The fight for a critical community resource in Vancouver’s Chinatown continues. City Coun. Pete Fry introduced a motion on Wednesday to pressure Canada Post to reopen a specific office. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE! Fry says...
