More children vaccinated against measles worldwide, nearly pre-pandemic levels: WHO
According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, the number of children vaccinated against measles globally is rising. The WHO says that the tallies are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE! However,...
Medical experts warn of new influenza strain
A new influenza strain has been circulating in countries, and medical experts warn that it will hit Canada this holiday season. They say that vaccination is the best protection against the virus. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER...
Alberta’s Smith vows to continue fight against Ottawa despite pipeline pact win
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is vowing to keep up the fight against Ottawa as she admits many of her United Conservative Party members still need to be convinced that her recent pipeline pact is indeed a victory. The milestone deal with Ottawa signed...
Man dead after shooting near Surrey’s Guildford mall
Police say a man has died following a shooting near Guildford Town Centre — one of Surrey’s busiest shopping malls — late Friday evening. Officers were called to the area of 152nd Street near 104th Avenue shortly after 11:30 p.m.,...
A nice general romp: historian offers a fresh, nuanced look at Canada’s prime ministers, from...
Quick, how many prime ministers can you name? It should be an easy question to answer, but, these days, for many younger Canadians, it is not. Award-winning educator, writer, commentator, and public speaker J.D.M. Stewart learned that the hard way...
Vancouver Whitecaps advance to face Messi, Miami in MLS Cup final
The Vancouver Whitecaps know their work is not done. The team downed expansion side San Diego FC 3-1 to earn the title of Western Conference champions Saturday. Even as they raised the trophy in the air, confetti falling around them,...
Former VFRS captain wants barriers removed for mental health treatment
After nearly three decades with the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS), Rod Salas was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress and Anxiety Disorders. He says it is a daily battle even five years later. “Everywhere you go, those reminders and triggers...
Stanley Park Seawall reopened
The Vancouver Park Board says that the Seawall in Stanley Park has reopened after being closed for two weeks. According to the board, the closure was necessary for the annual maintenance and slope stabilization work. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO...
Vancouver announces major overhaul of city’s patio program
After hearing complaints from businesses about rising costs and delays, the City of Vancouver is planning to make big changes to its patio program. Mayor Ken Sim, alongside city councillors, announced the planned overhaul Friday, saying patios have become “a...
‘Prime conspirator’ arrested for shootings at Kap’s Café in B.C., Indian police say
Police in Delhi say they’ve arrested the “prime conspirator” behind a series of extortion-linked shootings at a B.C. café, who they say fled to India after being charged with multiple offences in Ontario. As politicians in British Columbia gathered to...
