Comox Valley on Vancouver Island declares state of emergency over flooding
Breadcrumb Trail Links Comox Valley on Vancouver Island declares state of emergency over flooding Twelve properties and the Maple Pool Campground in Comox Valley have been evacuated because of flooding. Several properties are on evacuation alert. Author of the article:...
Vancouver-based companies come under fire for business dealings with ICE
Slogans were screamed over loudspeakers outside of Hootsuite’s headquarters on Friday as a protest enveloped the Vancouver tech company’s office, calling for it to cancel a contract to provide social media services to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and,...
One person dies in house fire in Burnaby
One person has died in a house fire in Burnaby on Friday evening. The Burnaby Fire Department (BFD) says that crews responded to the incident near Smith Avenue and Gilpin Street shortly before 5:30 p.m. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO...
Man sentenced to eight years in prison for manufacturing firearms with 3D printer in B.C.
The B.C. RCMP says a man was sentenced to eight years in prison on Friday for drug trafficking and manufacturing firearms. Tyson Saverio Santolla was found guilty of building firearms by using 3D printer technology and the trafficking of methamphetamine...
Fire damage at Surrey elementary school postpones classes
Crews in Surrey responded to a fire that broke out at Woodland Park Elementary in the Guildford area on Friday. The Surrey Fire Services (SFS) says its crews arrived at the scene shortly after 11:30 p.m. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN...
Evacuation order as Vancouver Island district declares flood emergency
A state of local emergency has been declared in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, with drenching rain prompting an order to evacuate a campground and nearby properties due to rising floodwaters. The Comox Valley Regional District ordered people in...
Metro Vancouver considers permitting year-round alcohol use in some park areas
Breadcrumb Trail Links Metro Vancouver considers permitting year-round alcohol use in some park areas The program tested controlled alcohol consumption at six regional parks in 2023 and 2024, and a staff report for Wednesday’s meeting recommends a permanent bylaw. Author...
This Day in History, 1924: Canada slaughters the opposition in hockey at the first Winter...
Breadcrumb Trail Links This Day in History, 1924: Canada slaughters the opposition in hockey at the first Winter Olympics Canada only sent a dozen athletes to the 1924 Winter Games Author of the article: By John Mackie Published Jan 31,...
Township of Langley considers overpass at deadly railway crossing
Breadcrumb Trail Links Township of Langley considers overpass at deadly railway crossing Transportation Safety Board of Canada officials said they are gathering information on the most recent fatal train collisions in the Township of Langley. Author of the article: By...
Broadway closure causing headaches for locals in Mount Pleasant
Residents in Mount Pleasant are already fed up, just a week into a four-month closure of a section of East Broadway. The closure, which runs between Main and Quebec, has drivers detouring through normally-quiet side streets, and locals are not...
