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Police conduct large drug seizure from traffic stop in Surrey

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s (CFSEU-BC) Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) is sharing a recent drug seizure that came from a traffic stop in Surrey. On March 24, officers pulled over a car with two occupants....

Apr 17, 2026 | Local

More than 6,000 customers in Okanagan without natural gas; unclear when service will be restored

Around 6,200 FortisBC customers are without natural gas Thursday, and many may not have their service restored until Sunday or later, the company says. According to Emergency Info BC, the disruption covers parts of Lake Country, Kelowna, and the Okanagan...

Apr 17, 2026 | Local

Wet and mild winter is ‘good news’ for B.C. wildfire season, says forecaster

The lead forecaster for the BC Wildfire Service says a relatively wet and mild winter across much of British Columbia is “really good news” for the upcoming wildfire season. Matt MacDonald says a lack of frost meant trees and soil...

Apr 17, 2026 | Local

Crash cleared on Alex Fraser Bridge southbound; expect delays due to remaining volume

A crash involving a flatbed truck and a car on the Alex Fraser Bridge southbound Thursday afternoon has been cleared, but drivers should expect heavy delays due to remaining volume. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER’S LIVE TRAFFIC...

Apr 17, 2026 | Local

Richmond RCMP warns of distraction thefts targeting marketplace sellers

The Richmond RCMP is warning the public following a report of a theft involving sleight-of-hand during an online marketplace cash transaction. Recently, a complainant reported having arranged to meet a buyer in a public location to sell an item of...

Apr 17, 2026 | Local

B.C. gov’t provides update on emergency preparedness ahead of wildfire season

Ahead of what’s expected to be a busy wildfire season, the B.C. government says it’s committing millions of dollars more for emergency support services. Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Kelly Greene says the province has allocated $2.5 million...

Apr 17, 2026 | Local

Police release video of Delta arson suspects lighting house fire

Over a year since a fire ripped through a home in Delta, police are seeking help identifying the suspected arsonists. The Delta Police Department (DPD) says crews were called to the home on 84a Avenue near 116 Street around 4...

Apr 17, 2026 | Local

B.C. crime news: Traffic stop in Surrey nets fentanyl, cocaine, meth | Police seek two...

Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. crime news: Traffic stop in Surrey nets fentanyl, cocaine, meth | Police seek two suspects in Delta arson Here are some crime stories from around B.C. on Thursday, April 16, 2026 Author of the article: By...

Apr 17, 2026 | Local

‘The last thing we did, we were holding hands’: Victims, responders on how everything has...

Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘The last thing we did, we were holding hands’: Victims, responders on how everything has changed a year after the Lapu Lapu Day attack First responders, survivors, and mental health experts reflect on the horror of a...

Apr 17, 2026 | Local

PNE Summer Night Concerts return for 2026

The annual Summer Night Concerts return this August to September at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE). This year’s concerts will take place at the new Freedom Mobile Arch amphitheatre, which the PNE says will help improve sightlines to the performers,...

Apr 16, 2026 | Local