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)...
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...
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...
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...
Surrey police investigating extortion-related shots fired in Bear Creek
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says it is investigating after shots were fired at a home in the Bear Creek neighbourhood overnight. Police were called to a residence on Galway Crescent near Tulsy Crescent shortly before 2:30 a.m. When they...
City approves zoning for expansion at Vancouver General Hospital
Breadcrumb Trail Links City approves zoning for expansion at Vancouver General Hospital The project, at 900 and 990 West 12 Avenue, will add long-term care beds for seniors and a new outpatient diagnostic clinic. Author of the article: By Tiffany...
B.C. daycare providers warn they may leave $10-a-day program if forced to cut wages
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. daycare providers warn they may leave $10-a-day program if forced to cut wages The province is bringing in a new operating funding model that would cut salaries, benefits and sick days for certain centres Author of...
Surrey police investigate possible extortion link after shots fired at Bear Creek residence
Breadcrumb Trail Links Surrey police investigate possible extortion link after shots fired at Bear Creek residence At about 2:20 a.m. on Jan. 17, shots were reported fired outside a residence in the 8600 block Galway Crescent. The residence was occupied...
Killer of Lapu Lapu suspect’s brother calls festival attack a ‘ripple effect’
Content warning: The following story deals with the subject of suicide. If you or a loved one is at risk of self-harm, call Crisis Centre BC at 988. Translation services are available. The murderer of a man whose brother was...
Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds
The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal has upheld a $10,000 fine handed to the British Columbia ostrich farm whose flock of more than 300 birds was culled last fall, nearly 11 months after the confirmation of an avian influenza outbreak. The...
