Opposition calls on B.C. gov’t to sell idle stockpile of U.S. liquor
Conservatives say the B.C. government should follow the lead of other provinces and put U.S.-made liquor back on store shelves. Acting as the BC Conservative’s critic for public safety, MLA for West Kelowna-Peachland Macklin McCall tells 1130 NewsRadio that with...
Metro Vancouver charity seeks rain and winter clothing donations
As a week of rainfall stormed over Metro Vancouver, one local charity called out for donations of rain gear and winter coats to keep its community members dry and warm. Union Gospel Mission spokesperson Nick Wells says the need is...
Vancouver touts Downtown Eastside housing plan for replacement of rooming houses
The City of Vancouver says it has adopted a “significant shift” in housing policy for the Downtown Eastside to speed up the replacement of rooming houses in the impoverished neighbourhood. Council voted last night to amend zoning and development rules,...
Critics call out lack of emergency alert for Fraser Valley flood evacuations
Why was there no emergency alert sent for flood evacuations in the Fraser Valley? Critics and residents are questioning the provincial government’s response as Abbotsford continues to recover from a recent atmospheric river, saying the BC Emergency Alert system is...
Keith Road reopens after closure due to downed power lines
A section of a major route in West Vancouver heading to and from the Lions Gate Bridge has reopened after an earlier closure due to downed power lines. Keith Road was closed for several hours both eastbound and westbound at...
B.C. man charged after passing out behind wheel in downtown Calgary
Calgary police have laid several charges against a man from B.C. after he passed out behind the wheel of his truck in downtown and caused disruptions to CTrain service earlier this week. Officers were called to the intersection of 5...
B.C. man faces drug and weapons charges after search in Halifax
The RCMP says a British Columbian man was charged after a search warrant was executed in downtown Halifax last week. Police say the man was arrested and a residence was searched just before 5 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, on...
Improving public safety, lowering taxes rank high in goals for Surrey residents: Poll
Breadcrumb Trail Links Improving public safety, lowering taxes rank high in goals for Surrey residents: Poll Residents nearly split on thinking whether Surrey is going in the right or wrong direction Author of the article: By Sobia Moman Published Dec...
‘The response has been incredible’: Krispy Kreme opens doughnut shop in Vancouver
Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘The response has been incredible’: Krispy Kreme opens doughnut shop in Vancouver The promise of free weekly doughnuts drew a lineup that reportedly numbered more than 50 people and started the night before the opening Author of...
Senior B.C. Mountie facing assault charges to plead not guilty: Lawyer
The lawyer for a senior British Columbia RCMP officer says his client intends to plead not guilty to assault charges laid after an alleged off-duty altercation in Abbotsford in July. RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul was charged in September with...
