Motorcyclist seriously injured in Surrey crash near Highway 1
Breadcrumb Trail Links Motorcyclist seriously injured in Surrey crash near Highway 1 Police say the rider ignored a traffic stop and fled onto incoming traffic. The IIO is investigating. Author of the article: By Cheryl Chan Published Aug 07, 2026...
A sigh of relief from residents, as Belcarra park wildfire is contained
Firefighters from the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department seen putting out hot spots following a wildfire that broke out in Belcarra regional park near the Village of Anmore on Aug. 5, 2026. Photo by Jason Payne/PNG Article content A confused call...
B.C. coroner’s inquest recommends review of policing standards for wellness checks
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. coroner’s inquest recommends review of policing standards for wellness checks Jimmie Johannesson, 61, was shot and killed by RCMP in Surrey outside a rooming house during a wellness check in 2022. Author of the article: By...
Off-duty RCMP officer seriously injured in collision near Cranbrook
BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) is asking witnesses to come forward after a collision between a pickup truck and a motorcycle near Cranbrook left the motorcyclist seriously injured. The crash occurred shortly before 1 p.m. on Aug. 5 at the intersection...
B.C. rents fall 4.5% in July, led by declines in several Metro Vancouver cities
Rental prices in British Columbia declined 4.5 per cent in July compared with a year earlier, according to a report released Thursday by Rentals.ca. Five B.C. communities ranked among the 15 Canadian cities with the largest year-over-year decreases in asking...
Grizzly bear attack in B.C. area seriously injures 72-year-old woman
A 72-year-old woman has been seriously injured in a grizzly bear attack in a remote area of British Columbia’s Interior. The Conservation Officer Service says it happened Sunday outside of Gold Bridge, about 50 kilometres northwest of Lillooet. The service...
Housing minister says B.C. in talks with Ottawa over cutting development cost charges
British Columbia’s housing minister says her government is working with Ottawa to help fund the infrastructure needed as it pushes to build more homes in the province. B.C.’s housing partnership with Ottawa calls for cuts in fees charged to developers...
Burnaby RCMP investigate stranger sexual assault along BC Parkway
Burnaby RCMP are investigating a reported sexual assault that took place along the BC Parkway near Ron McLean Park earlier this week. Police say the incident occurred on Aug. 4 between 5:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. as a woman was...
RCMP reunite $17K diamond ring with Richmond owner after parking lot search
A Richmond woman has been reunited with her diamond ring after Richmond RCMP located it in the parking lot where it was lost. Police said the woman reported losing the 1.31-carat diamond ring, valued at approximately $17,000, in the parking...
More international support arrives to fight B.C. wildfires
Premier David Eby was at Abbotsford International Airport on Thursday morning to welcome another wave of international wildfire personnel arriving to assist with British Columbia’s ongoing wildfire response. “This week, we are grateful to welcome a second wave of firefighters...
