12-year-old Tumbler Ridge shooting victim’s planned surgery didn’t happen, mother says
A planned surgery for Maya Gebala, the 12-year-old Tumbler Ridge shooting victim fighting for her life in BC Children’s Hospital, didn’t happen. Her mother, Cia Edmonds, shared the update in a social media post late Friday. Related: 12-year-old Tumbler Ridge...
I-5 blocked northbound just south of Bellingham due to landslides
Many Canadians may be reconsidering plans to travel to the U.S., but for those still driving south into Washington state, they may need to reconsider their route home. All lanes of the I-5 northbound are blocked just south of Bellingham,...
U.K. midwife facing deportation from B.C. after work permit denied over English test
A Victoria, B.C.-based midwife and her patients have been left in the lurch over a problem with paperwork. Heather Gilchrist moved to Canada from the U.K., looking for a fresh start after the loss of her husband. Canadian immigration officials...
No injuries reported after ‘difficult’ barn blaze in Aldergrove, crews say
No injuries have been reported after a fire enveloped a barn in Aldergrove Saturday, fire crews tell 1130 NewsRadio. Township of Langley Fire Chief Cory Parker says crews were called to the area of 256th Avenue near 28th Street shortly...
B.C. climate news: UBC study finds invasive grasses spreading after B.C. wildfires could fuel future...
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. climate news: UBC study finds invasive grasses spreading after B.C. wildfires could fuel future fires | Europe’s green power revolution softens Iran energy price shock Here’s all the latest local and international news concerning climate change...
Brian Minter: How gardening tools have changed to meet today’s needs
Breadcrumb Trail Links Brian Minter: How gardening tools have changed to meet today’s needs Aging Boomers are looking for more lightweight garden tools, while Gen X, Y and Z gardeners are looking container garden-friendly accessories that are easy to store...
Charge upgraded to second-degree murder after weekend homicide in Surrey
A 29-year-old man’s charge in connection with a fatal shooting in Surrey over the weekend has been upgraded from manslaughter to second-degree murder, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said Friday. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says officers were called...
Residents in B.C.’s Fraser Valley ‘more hopeful’ of escaping flooding after rains
Sandbags, dikes, and stacks of giants rocks appear to be doing their job holding back the Chilliwack River from flooding parts of Fraser Valley in British Columbia after days of rain soaked southern parts of the province. A local state...
Washed-up boats in False Creek prompt safety concerns
Concerns are growing over multiple derelict boats that have washed up onto the shores of False Creek. They are hard to miss, and residents are raising questions about safety, environmental impacts, and who is ultimately responsible. “You would think the...
B.C. community health workers ratify new four-year deal with province
A new four-year agreement between British Columbia’s roughly 27,000 community health workers and the province has been ratified by union members, with more than 91 per cent voting in favour of the deal. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO...
