Minister of labour appoints special mediator for 9-1-1 negotiations
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has brought in a special negotiator to help settle the Emergency Communications Professionals labour dispute. “I have appointed Vince Ready as a special mediator under the Labour Relations Code to work with the union, CUPE...
1130 NewsRadio covered D-Day, station first one in Vancouver to provide news of invasion
1130 NewsRadio was not an all-news station on June 6, 1944, when Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, but it did provide the first word of what had happened to people in the Lower Mainland. “This was before...
‘This is herculean:’ How Alberta, B.C. Mounties are using AI to write reports
Mounties are testing a program that could eventually see criminal defendants battle a new opponent in court — artificial intelligence. RCMP say AI is being used to write police reports on everything from traffic tickets to serious offences — except...
Traffic alert: Massey Tunnel closed for two nights
Breadcrumb Trail Links Traffic alert: Massey Tunnel closed for two nights The shutdown is required for maintenance work, says the transportation ministry Author of the article: By Cheryl Chan Published Jun 05, 2026 1 minute read You can save this...
B.C.’s task force co-chair cites urgent action to ensure bright forestry future
Financial Post Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C.’s task force co-chair cites urgent action to ensure bright forestry future Pushing provinces to reform regulations and transition to land-area based licensing were top of the task force’s recommendations released Wednesday Author of the...
B.C. climate news: Metro Vancouver moves to stage 3 water restrictions Monday | Out-of-control wildfire...
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. climate news: Metro Vancouver moves to stage 3 water restrictions Monday | Out-of-control wildfire in B.C.’s Cariboo prompts alert | Environment Canada forecasts hotter-than-normal summer for B.C. Here’s all the latest local and international news concerning...
B.C. emergency communications issue 72-hour strike notice
CUPE 8911, who represent over 700 emergency communications professionals have issued 72-hour strike notice. This comes after months of negotiations have failed to produce an agreement. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE! “British Columbians expect that when...
Largest donation seen by SFU for new medical school
Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) new School of Medicine has received the largest donation that SFU has ever received. The Stephen’s family has donated $40 million to the new school which will better support students training to become B.C.’s future doctors....
‘Doors Open Richmond’ celebrates culture and diversity of the Island By Nature
The 19th annual “Doors Open Richmond” event is on this weekend. Cindy Nachareun speaks for the Richmond Museum Society. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE! She says there are more than 40 participating sites this year —...
PNE’s new Freedom Mobile Arch opens Friday night
Vancouver’s newest concert venue has its opening event Friday night. The opening night celebration sees Jann Arden headline the evening and will feature over 200 performers. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE! The Freedom Mobile Arch Opening...
