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Targeted shooting in Whalley leaves one man in hospital

Breadcrumb Trail Links Targeted shooting in Whalley leaves one man in hospital Surrey police found one man with a gunshot wound who was near a house in the 88 Ave and 127 Street area. Author of the article: By J.J....

Aug 9, 2026 | Local

Witnesses sought in police-involved motorcycle crash in Surrey: IIO

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating a crash involving a motorcyclist who was allegedly fleeing Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers early Friday morning. According to the civilian police watchdog, an SPS officer attempted to stop a speeding...

Aug 8, 2026 | Local

Candidates announced for North Vancouver-Capilano federal byelection

The federal byelection in North Vancouver-Capilano is set for Aug. 31, with voters choosing a new member of Parliament to replace longtime Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson. Wilkinson was re-elected in 2025 but recently stepped down after being appointed Canada’s ambassador...

Aug 8, 2026 | Local

Chilliwack residents say they lost everything to apartment fire

Misty Hamelin is still in shock after a fire gutted her Chilliwack apartment earlier this week. Related: Dozens displaced after blaze at Chilliwack apartment, fire crews say The single mom and her two daughters had just moved in six months...

Aug 8, 2026 | Local

Man arrested on Vancouver’s Main Street over axe threats and plate-smashing on patio

Police in Vancouver have arrested a man after he allegedly threatened people with an axe, smashed plates and threw cutlery on a restaurant patio. Police say in a release that the alleged attack happened Thursday evening near Main Street and...

Aug 8, 2026 | Local

IIO seeking witnesses to July SkyTrain arrest in New Westminster

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is seeking witnesses to an arrest that took place aboard a SkyTrain in New Westminster on July 31. According to the IIO, a man was taken into custody by Metro Vancouver Transit Police...

Aug 8, 2026 | Local

Metro Vancouver bus drivers reject second tentative deal, plan a ban on wearing uniforms

The union representing bus drivers across Metro Vancouver says it has rejected Coast Mountain Bus Company’s latest offer and will respond with job action. However, Unifor says service will not suffer as a result of this job action. Beginning Aug....

Aug 8, 2026 | Local

Metro Vancouver air quality improves as wildfire smoke begins to clear

Air quality across Metro Vancouver has improved despite lingering hazy conditions, regional officials said Friday morning. Metro Vancouver reported that air quality in the region and the Central Fraser Valley is now considered a low health risk according to the...

Aug 8, 2026 | Local

Coquitlam RCMP asks public for information, video after Belcarra Regional Park fire

The Coquitlam RCMP is turning to the public for help in its investigation of the recent fire in Belcarra Regional Park. Police say they are looking for witnesses or video from the area on Aug. 5 between 1 p.m. and...

Aug 8, 2026 | Local

On weekend when southern B.C. burned, violators of fire bans were caught in the act

On a weekend when thousands of people were forced to flee a ferocious wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes along Okanagan Lake, others were lighting illegal fires nearby, and in other parts of British Columbia’s Interior ravaged by blazes. The...

Aug 8, 2026 | Local