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...
Nanaimo RCMP start homicide investigation in case of woman found dead
The Nanaimo RCMP announced it has launched a homicide investigation following the disappearance and death of a 65-year-old woman. On Nov. 14, Sherry Shelley’s body was discovered on the same day she was reported missing. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO...
Eby promises business leaders to ‘go to the wall’ to protect private property
British Columbia Premier David Eby reassured business leaders at a BC Chamber of Commerce gathering in Vancouver about two recent First Nations court decisions, saying he would “go to the wall” to protect private property. The B.C. Supreme Court ruled...
3,000 BC Hydro customers without power, Richmond Hospital running on backup generators
A power outage has caused multiple traffic lights to shut off around Westminster Highway and Gilbert Road in Richmond. Additionally, 3,000 BC Hydro customers are affected. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE! The Richmond Hospital is running...
Abbotsford extends evacuation alerts to Sumas Prairie West and Clayburn Village
An atmospheric river soaking B.C.’s south coast Wednesday has forced evacuation alerts and orders for multiple Fraser Valley properties. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the City of Abbotsford issued evacuation alerts for properties in Sumas Prairie West and Clayburn...
Parts of Fraser Valley district under evacuation order due to atmospheric river
The Fraser Valley Regional District issued an evacuation order and alert for the Wilson Road area after 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday. “Flood waters are a risk to life and safety. Impacted residents must evacuate or be ready to go on...
High number of Surrey extortion victims being targeted repeatedly: SPS
The ongoing saga of extortion cases south of the Fraser River has developed another twist. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says as of Dec. 8, there have been 106 extortion files in the city — 44 of them linked to...
Was B.C. Premier David Eby really surprised by DRIPA court decision?
Breadcrumb Trail Links Was B.C. Premier David Eby really surprised by DRIPA court decision? Vaughn Palmer: Independent MLA Elenore Sturko expressed doubt that the premier was all that surprised by the outcome Author of the article: By Vaughn Palmer Published...
Flight searches for Vancouver skyrocket after World Cup draw
While some may be grousing about the supposed “lower quality” of teams Canada landed in the World Cup draw last Friday, that doesn’t seem to have dimmed enthusiasm of fans from abroad. Canada, and Vancouver in particular, has seen a...
Vancouver police arrest suspect, charged with second-degree murder in DTES
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) has arrested a 33-year-old suspected of killing a man in the city’s Downtown Eastside last month. The suspect was arrested on Sunday evening near Main Street and Terminal Avenue and has been charged with second-degree...
