Intense storm brings power outages, travel woes to parts of B.C.
An unusually strong storm pummeled southern British Columbia overnight, bringing heavy rain and lightning strikes that caused power outages and travel interruptions for thousands. Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Metro Vancouver, Whistler, the Southern Gulf Islands and part...
Fatal drowning reported at Albert Dyck Park in Abbotsford
A 30-year-old man dead after drowning at Albert Dyck Park in Abbotsford on Saturday, according to the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD). Police say officers and other emergency responders were called to the park on Walmsley Avenue at approximately 4:42 p.m....
More evacuation orders and alerts south of Pear Lake wildfire
More evacuation orders and alerts are in place for properties in B.C.’s south Cariboo region as the massive Pear Lake wildfire continues to grow. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District issued the order for two properties along Highway 99 west of Cache...
New breeding and training centre in Delta aims to alleviate service dog shortage
It may not seem like it now but these dogs are going to have serious jobs. They’re on the path towards becoming service dogs through the BC & Alberta Guide Dogs’ new breeding and training facility in Delta. At just...
Pulp mill closure news devastates Sunshine Coast
Employees are still coming to work here at the Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Mill but not for much longer. On Thursday, Domtar, the company that owns the mill, announced it will be indefinitely idling operations, impacting around 400 workers....
Advance voting begins in North Vancouver—Capilano byelection
Advance voting stations are now open in B.C., one of three byelections happening in the country later this month with folks in North Vancouver – Capilano taking to the polls to cast an early vote. Earlier this year Johnathan Wilkinson...
Vancouver woman walks a million steps for cancer research
If you’ve lived in Vancouver long enough – you may have come across ‘The Styrogirls.’ “We sort of just wanted to colour the city a little bit, it’s basically just a great way to meet fellow Vancouverites.” Sorrel and Tarrin...
Survivor shares their experience narrowly avoiding emergency landing in Prince George
Jaime Pawliuk was driving to work Thursday on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, when he saw an aircraft flying low, and travelling at high speed in his direction. “At first I didn’t even think it was real. I think the...
Province of B.C. extends state of emergency until Aug. 29
The B.C. government has extended the provincial state of emergency until Aug. 29 in response to ongoing wildfire risks across the province. Emergency management officials said the extension ensures the province can continue to use powers available under the Emergency...
Vancouver Island man sentenced to 22 years for child sex crimes
A Port Alberni man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after being convicted of multiple offences against minors. Shaun Pater was found guilty of several charges, including one count of sexual interference involving a child under 14, two...
