RCMP confirm wildfire-related death near Summerland
An 80-year-old woman died while trying to leave her home due to the Summerland wildfire, the Penticton RCMP says. Mounties say they first learned of the fast-moving Bald Range wildfire shortly after 5 p.m. Friday. Related: B.C. declares state of...
VPD investigating after senior reportedly assaulted in Kitsilano
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says it is investigating after a 73-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by a stranger late last month. Officers say they were called to the Kitsilano neighbourhood July 31 after reports of the assault. The VPD...
How a B.C. business has helped body piercings go mainstream
Breadcrumb Trail Links How a B.C. business has helped body piercings go mainstream ‘Absolutely everybody’ is getting pierced says co-founder of BodyMods, which has grown from one location in Lougheed mall to 17 kiosks and storefronts across Canada Author of...
In this B.C. city, 95% of a minimum-wage worker’s income goes to rent, says Zoocasa...
Breadcrumb Trail Links In this B.C. city, 95% of a minimum-wage worker’s income goes to rent, says Zoocasa report 29 of 60 cities required minimum-wage workers to dedicate 120-plus hours of their monthly work pay to cover their rent Author...
Update: Search continues for 13-year-old girl who fell off paddleboard at Cultus Lake
Breadcrumb Trail Links Update: Search continues for 13-year-old girl who fell off paddleboard at Cultus Lake Search-and-rescue efforts continued through the weekend and the public is asked to stay away to avoid interfering Author of the article: By J.J. Adams...
B.C. wildfire showing little new growth after forcing thousands to flee
PENTICTON — Dawn Wertz says she was celebrating her niece’s 21st birthday at a party in Summerland in the British Columbia Interior when ashes the size of loonies began raining down at her sister’s home. She and her relatives are...
Witnesses sought after serious crash involving electric motorcycle in Delta
The Delta Police Department (DPD) is asking witnesses to come forward following a serious crash in Delta on Saturday that left a motorcyclist in critical condition. Police say the collision occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Ladner Trunk Road near...
B.C. wildfires: What you should do if you receive an evacuation order
With the looming threat of wildfires across the province, several organizations have put together lists of what someone who is given evacuation orders should do while preparing to leave, and how to find out more information. On the B.C.’s Emergency...
Bush fire breaks out in Surrey on Saturday
A bush fire near the Honeybee Centre at Fraser Highway and Harvie Road in Surrey prompted a large response from Surrey Fire Services (SFS) on Saturday afternoon. SFS Chief Carl Schmor said crews were called to the fire at approximately...
Aggressive bear reported in Maple Ridge, RCMP urge residents to stay indoors
The Maple Ridge RCMP says officers are working alongside the B.C. Conservation Officer Service (COS) to locate an aggressive bear in the city. Authorities were seen Sunday afternoon in the area of 123rd Ave. and 240th St., patrolling with dart...
