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...
2 suspects arrested, charged with kidnapping senior in Vancouver
Police say two suspects have been charged with kidnapping after a home invasion in East Vancouver this week. The Vancouver Police Department responded to a 911 call about the incident around 9:15 p.m. Wednesday. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130...
Eby says he will sell B.C. as ‘stable jurisdiction’ during trade trip to China
A trade delegation headed by British Columbia Premier David Eby will travel to China later this year in an effort to drum up business for the province. The premier says the trip will focus on deepening trade relations around agriculture...
Good Samaritan foils alleged purse-snatcher, Vancouver police say
A 41-year-old man has been arrested and charged after an alleged attempted purse-snatching that was foiled by the actions of a Good Samaritan, according to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD). A 59-year-old woman was at West 8th Avenue and Spruce...
Merritt is gearing up for wildfire season, mayor says
Another year, another wildfire season, and some B.C. communities are looking to get a head start before any major blazes. Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz says preparations in his community never really stop. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER...
High-risk sex offender facing new charges, says VPD
A high-risk sex offender, about whom the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) issued a warning in November, is facing new charges. On Nov. 17, 2025, police announced 60-year-old Shaun Deacon was now residing in the city as he was serving a...
Invasive grasses may pose deadly risk post-wildfire, UBC researcher says
A University of British Columbia researcher says invasive grasses are creeping into burnt landscapes years after wildfires and could fuel massive future fires that put people’s lives at risk. Jennifer Grenz, an assistant professor in the department of forest resources...
Letters to The Vancouver Sun: This may be our last chance to save a stunning...
Breadcrumb Trail Links Letters to The Vancouver Sun: This may be our last chance to save a stunning Vancouver view Vancouver Sun readers give their takes on development, soaring gas prices and foreign-trained medical professionals Author of the article: By...
