Senior care home in Mission on fire, crews on scene
The Mission RCMP says that a senior care home in Mission is on fire. Images from the scene show that the Chartwell Carrington House near 7th Avenue and Cedar Valley Connector was engulfed in flames on Monday afternoon. CLICK HERE...
Vehicle hits mobility scooter rider in Maple Ridge
The Ridge Meadows RCMP says it is investigating a crash in which a vehicle struck a person on a mobility scooter on Monday in Maple Ridge. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. at the intersection of 119 Avenue and 228th Street. CLICK...
Man charged after allegedly brandishing a firearm in a Surrey business
A man has been charged after allegedly entering a business in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood and wielding a firearm. Shortly before 2:30 p.m. Saturday, officers were called to the business, located in the area of 76th Avenue near 130th Street, after...
B.C. to bring in safety zones, ban harassment around sites of worship
The British Columbia government is bringing in legislation to prevent intimidation, mental and physical harassment, and obstruction of people from going to their temples, churches and other places of worship. The 20-metre protection zones for religious sites represent an expansion...
Non-profit says B.C.’s new supportive housing legislation still has ‘very far’ to go
Advocates say new legislation to adjust the rules for B.C.’s supportive housing is a step in the right direction, but the province needs to do more to protect tenants. Last week, Housing Minister Christine Boyle tabled amendments to the Residential...
Overseas trade propels Port of Vancouver to record cargo volumes
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says a record amount of cargo flowed through its terminals last year as shippers sought to grow overseas markets far from an increasingly protectionist United States. Freight volumes at the Port of Vancouver rose eight...
$30 million settlement reached in B.C. class-action sex assault suit against two Catholic schools
Breadcrumb Trail Links $30 million settlement reached in B.C. class-action sex assault suit against two Catholic schools The class-action lawsuit was against Vancouver College and St. Thomas More Collegiate by former students who alleged they were abused. Author of the...
Patient, paramedics trapped in West Van elevator highlights maintenance urgency: report
Breadcrumb Trail Links Patient, paramedics trapped in West Van elevator highlights maintenance urgency: report Incident happened in an 18-storey residential tower built nearly six decades ago, which was operating with just one working electric elevator Author of the article: By...
Man charged with murder in double homicide of Penticton couple
Breadcrumb Trail Links Man charged with murder in double homicide of Penticton couple Yves “Oliver” Grenier has been charged with the first-degree murder of Douglas Barker and Alannah Brown. Author of the article: By Tiffany Crawford Published Mar 07, 2026...
Doctor highlights major health concerns as B.C. changes clocks for last time
Most people in B.C. have changed their clocks for the last time after the provincial government announced the permanent switch to Daylight Time earlier this month. However, some doctors warn it’s the wrong move and could have serious implications on...
