Aussie, Kiwi ex-pat club named one of Vancouver’s ‘Places That Matter’
A hidden, but not-so-secret fixture of Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood is finally getting its due. The Vancouver Heritage Foundation will recognize The ANZA Club with its 95th “Places That Matter” plaque Thursday. Originally started as a meeting place for Aussie...
Fundraiser started to support Maple Ridge child fighting unknown illnesses
A family in Maple Ridge is looking for answers as they continue an uphill battle to help their nine-year-old son. Brenton was born with a diaphragmatic hernia, and he’s received 15 diagnoses throughout his life, resulting in open-heart surgery and...
Proposed changes to Vancouver Aquatic Centre sparks petition
Planned upgrades to the Vancouver Aquatic Centre (VAC) have sparked community pushback due to the size of the pool. For half a century, the centre has been a hub for the local swimming community, but the crumbling structure is ready...
Man facing multiple charges after 2 assaults in Surrey
The BC Prosecution Service has approved charges against a 40-year-old man who is alleged to have assaulted one man and sexually assaulted another in separate incidents dating back to October 2024. The Surrey Police Service says on Oct. 17, police...
Intersection in south Chilliwack closed after driver fatally strikes pedestrian
The Chilliwack RCMP is investigating two incidents, separated by less than 24 hours, of pedestrians dying after being struck by drivers. The intersection of Vedder Road and Promontory Road in south Chilliwack was temporarily closed in all directions Tuesday afternoon...
Fraser Health replaces CEO
The Fraser Health Authority (FHA) board of directors announced Tuesday it has replaced Dr. Victoria Lee as president and CEO effective immediately. In a release, the FHA says the board and Lee “mutually agreed” that she will be moving on...
Police seeking identity of man suspected of Surrey double shooting
Surrey police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of a shooting that injured two people at the end of last year. The Surrey Police Service says the investigation has been open since Dec. 29, 2024, when...
Cultus Lake artists’ market destroyed in overnight fire
A Fraser Valley business is forced to pick up the pieces after a fire Tuesday morning. Michelle Lemieux, owner of the Feral Bee Artisan and Farm Market in Cultus Lake, says she received a phone call from the RCMP around...
Man dies in avalanche near Golden
Police in Golden say a man was forced to leave his friend to die after the pair were caught in an avalanche in the Rocky Mountains Monday night. The Golden RCMP says two backcountry skiiers were reported missing around 10...
City of Vancouver considering extending liquor-serving hours
How would you like more time to buy a drink at your local restaurant? The City of Vancouver wants to hear your thoughts on extending the liquor-serving hours. Current regulations allow restaurants to serve alcohol until 1 a.m. on weeknights...
