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B.C. Flooding Live: Abbotsford evacuation order expanded to 400 properties, 1,800 on alert | Five...

Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. Flooding Live: Abbotsford evacuation order expanded to 400 properties, 1,800 on alert | Five people, four dogs rescued after stranded by floods | Highway 5 reopened in both directions Drive B.C. is reporting that most major...

Dec 12, 2025 | Local

B.C. Flooding Live: Coquihalla closed between Hope and Merritt | Eastbound traffic blocked from Lower...

An atmospheric river is sweeping across southern B.C., leading to fears there could be a repeat of the devastating November 2021 storms that killed six people and led to the destruction of hundreds of thousands of farm animals. Check here...

Dec 11, 2025 | Local

WATCH: How to protect yourself from scammers and hackers

Scammers and hackers are out in full force during the holiday season, trying to entice you with digital offers that are too good to be true and targeting your online shopping transactions. These cybercriminals are more dangerous than ever because...

Dec 11, 2025 | Local

Two sentenced in 2023 Maple Ridge killing after guilty manslaughter pleas

Two people have been sentenced in the killing of a 55-year-old Maple Ridge man nearly three years ago. On March 4, 2023, Ridge Meadows RCMP were called about a man found dead in a parking lot in the 21800-block of...

Dec 11, 2025 | Local

In surprise move, ABC Vancouver scraps local procurement requirement for mega-developments

Vancouver has scrapped a requirement for major development projects to abide by a local procurement policy, a surprise move that blindsided employment agencies and non-profits, and drew fierce criticism from opposition politicians. At a meeting Wednesday, city council considered a...

Dec 11, 2025 | Local

B.C. seeks forfeiture of condo, BMW, $1 million in cash following fentanyl bust

The province is seeking forfeiture of a Richmond condo, a BMW sedan and cash worth more than $1 million, allegedly linked to drug labs in the Lower Mainland. A special federal RCMP unit raided the Richmond condo and a Surrey...

Dec 11, 2025 | Local

‘Closed at this time’: B.C. shuts down most highway access to Lower Mainland amid flooding

Many major highways connecting B.C.’s Lower Mainland to the province’s Interior have been forced to close Wednesday night due to heavy rains brought on by an atmospheric river. Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Kelly Greene held a second...

Dec 11, 2025 | Local

City councillor submits motion to ban right-on-red turns at more Vancouver intersections

Vancouver city council will consider a motion Wednesday that aims to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike at intersections. Coun. Lucy Maloney submitted a motion to prohibit drivers from turning right while stopped at certain red lights in the city....

Dec 11, 2025 | Local

Vancouver City Council approves mayor’s motion for Filipino cultural centre

Vancouver City Council has decided to push forward with a Main Street Filipino Cultural Centre and Hotel project. Following an hour-long debate on Wednesday, council members approved the motion, which was introduced by Mayor Ken Sim and Coun. Lenny Zhou....

Dec 11, 2025 | Local

Former chief coroner describes years of calls for changes to help toxic drug crisis

The former chief coroner for British Columbia says the provincial government didn’t seem influenced by evidence or expert advice on preventing overdoses because it ignored recommendations to create a safe drug supply. Lisa Lapointe told a judge in the constitutional...

Dec 11, 2025 | Local