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Forecast says high tides, low pressure, mean flooding likely along B.C.’s south coast

Environment Canada says high tides combined with a low pressure system have the potential to produce moderate flooding along parts of British Columbia’s south coast, including the Greater Victoria and Metro Vancouver areas. A special weather statement from the agency...

Jan 4, 2026 | Local

Overnight irregular border crossing leaves 8 in serious condition in Quebec: RCMP

Eight people who crossed into Canada irregularly Friday night near Hemmingford in Quebec’s Montérégie region were rescued after an hours-long search in extreme cold.  RCMP say the group was flagged by U.S. border systems around 9:30 p.m. but could not...

Jan 4, 2026 | Local

Canada issues travel advisory for Venezuela

Canada has come out with a new travel advisory for Venezuela in response to what it is calling a “heightened security situation” in that country. Canadians should avoid all travel to the South American country, due to “the significant level...

Jan 4, 2026 | Local

Motorcyclist injured after collision with semi-truck in Langley

One person has been taken to hospital after a collision between a motorcycle and a semi-truck, the Langley RCMP says. Emergency crews were called to the area of 216th Street and 12th Avenue shortly before 4:30 p.m. Friday. “The motorcyclist...

Jan 4, 2026 | Local

Softening market drives property values down in 2026, says BC Assessment

Property values are down across the Lower Mainland compared with last year, according to new BC Assessment figures released Jan. 2. In 2026, the average single family home in Vancouver is worth five per cent less than it was a...

Jan 4, 2026 | Local

B.C. Assessments: Lower Mainland real estate values fall as northern B.C. values rise

Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. Assessments: Lower Mainland real estate values fall as northern B.C. values rise The latest B.C. Assessment Authority figures show a Surrey detached home fell in value by on average six per cent, while a detached home...

Jan 4, 2026 | Local

B.C. climate news: Bloomberg cites 14 climate trends for 2026 | Experts say 2025 likely...

Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. climate news: Bloomberg cites 14 climate trends for 2026 | Experts say 2025 likely tied as second warmest on record Here’s all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of Dec....

Jan 4, 2026 | Local

Surrey police have been involved in two recent pedestrian fatalities. Why isn’t more revealed?

Breadcrumb Trail Links Surrey police have been involved in two recent pedestrian fatalities. Why isn’t more revealed? Information by the police oversight agency should be disclosed consistently, says veteran officer Rick Parent Author of the article: By Sobia Moman Published...

Jan 4, 2026 | Local

Police watchdog investigating fatal crash in Chilliwack

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) says it is investigating a fatal crash that took place in Chilliwack on Boxing Day. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE! The Chilliwack RCMP was called to the scene of...

Jan 3, 2026 | Local

City of Surrey lawsuit alleges fraud funds deposited in CIBC, Coast Capital accounts

The City of Surrey is suing the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Coast Capital Savings to recover more than $2.5 million allegedly stolen in a fraudulent cheque scheme spanning seven years. The city alleges in a notice of civil...

Jan 3, 2026 | Local