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Police seek witnesses after Abbotsford motorcycle accident

A crash on Highway 1 on Saturday has left a motorcyclist with serious injuries and police seeking witnesses. B.C. Highway Patrol spokesperson Cpl. Alex Bérubé said that the accident involving a Suzuki motorcycle and a Mitsubishi SUV and occurred just...

Jan 19, 2026 | Local

Large crowds expected in Vancouver Saturday for rallies against U.S. aggression, killings in Iran

Vancouver police are deploying more officers downtown Saturday as big crowds are expected because of several rallies, including one against the U.S. attack on Venezuela and another against the killing of protesters in Iran. “Everyone has a right to gather...

Jan 19, 2026 | Local

Surge of violence leads Surrey to upgrade traffic cameras, provide access to police

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says her city is “doing everything” in its authority to address the wave of extortions and shootings, including upgrading more than 600 traffic cameras and facilitating “immediate access” to them for Surrey police. A police spokesperson...

Jan 19, 2026 | Local

Metro Vancouver under fog advisory until Tuesday

Several areas across Metro Vancouver have been experiencing heavy fog this weekend, with near-zero visibility in some areas. Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory, which will continue for the next couple days. “A ridge of high pressure over B.C....

Jan 19, 2026 | Local

Family of 4 displaced after house fire in Surrey’s Whalley neighbourhood

A family of four has been displaced after a fire in a home in Surrey’s Whalley neighbourhood. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service received a report of a structure fire in the area of 127A Street and 103 Avenue Sunday afternoon....

Jan 19, 2026 | Local

He was good even when no one was looking: a new biography looks at the...

More than three decades after his death, John Candy remains one of Canada’s best-known comedy exports, from his time as the breakout star of the groundbreaking sketch comedy series SCTV to films like Planes, Trains and Automobiles. 2025 marked 75...

Jan 19, 2026 | Local

Thousands expected in downtown Vancouver for weekend protests

Thousands of people are expected to gather in downtown Vancouver this weekend, with at least 11 protests planned around the city. Two large-scale demonstrations in support of protests in Iran are expected Saturday afternoon around the Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG)...

Jan 18, 2026 | Local

Westbound HWY 1 in Chilliwack closed due to ‘vehicle incident’

Highway 1 westbound is closed east of Coal Road due to a ‘vehicle incident.’ DriveBC says crews are on scene. #BCHwy1 Closed westbound from No 3 Rd to Cole Rd due to a vehicle incident. #Abbotsford #Chilliwack https://t.co/EA7SZ5vEvS — DriveBC...

Jan 18, 2026 | Local

All lanes clear westbound HWY 1 at Kensington

DriveBC says all lanes have cleared on Highway 1 westbound at Kensington after a crash had multiple lanes blocked earlier. Callers report multiple vehicles involved. We have reached out to BC Emergency Health Services for more information. Expect major delays...

Jan 18, 2026 | Local

Kerrisdale Pool closed until further notice

Previously scheduled to reopen next week, the Kerrisdale Pool will remain closed for the foreseeable future following what the city has described as an unforeseen maintenance issue. The news of the closure has sparked concern in the community. Five-month-old Cassian...

Jan 18, 2026 | Local