Collision in Surrey involving a bus results in life-threatening injuries for pedestrian say police
An overnight collision between a TransLink bus and a pedestrian in Surrey is being investigated by Surrey Police Service (SPS). The incident has left the pedestrian with life-threatening injuries, report police. On Saturday night, around 9:40 p.m., BC Emergency Health...
VPD investigates uptick in catalytic converter thefts
There has been a large uptick in catalytic converter thefts around the eastside and southeast side in June and July, says the Vancouver Police Department (VPD). Over 40 thefts have been reported within the area bordered by Ontario Street and...
Evacuation alert for East Kootenay wildfire comes from BC Wildfire Service
Over 70 properties in the East Kootenay region are under an evacuation alert as the Lussier River fire has grown over the weekend. The properties in the Premier Lake area are in danger from another out-of-control wildfire. The BC Wildfire...
Crews called to fire on Broadway: VFRS
Early Sunday morning, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) were called to a fire at the rear of 566 West Broadway in Vancouver. Just after 12:30 a.m., crews arrived to heavy smoke, and firefighters upgraded the status to a “working...
One resident, two firefighters injured in apartment fire in New Westminster
Breadcrumb Trail Links One resident, two firefighters injured in apartment fire in New Westminster Fourth Avenue is closed to traffic while crews work to put out the blaze. Author of the article: By Tiffany Crawford Published Jul 10, 2026 Last...
Man has critical injuries after being hit by transit bus in Surrey
Breadcrumb Trail Links Man has critical injuries after being hit by transit bus in Surrey The collision was at the intersection of 128th Street and 96th Avenue shortly after 9:30 p.m. Saturday Author of the article: By Joseph Ruttle Published...
2 people killed in mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival
Two people were killed and at least five others were injured during a mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair street festival Saturday evening. In a social media post shared at 8:20 p.m., Toronto police issued a warning to...
Crews battling B.C. wildfires get weather break with cooler temps and lighter winds
Two wildfires continue to threaten communities in British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon, even though the winds have died down a bit. Officials with the BC Wildfire Service say the Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek wildfires remain classified as out of control....
How the federal government’s proposed digital regulator would work
Ottawa has plans to create a sweeping new digital regulator, which would enforce both online safety and privacy rules and take over oversight for tech companies from the privacy commissioner. Some critics say the government is creating a “super-regulator” —...
Veteran pilot killed fighting N.W.T. wildfire was a trusted leader and patient mentor
A veteran pilot killed last month in a plane crash while fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories is being remembered as an expert in his field who kept a cool head under stress. Buffalo Airways says Robert MacLeod made...
