Little Mountain affordable housing complex complete in Riley Park
A new affordable housing and community services hub in Vancouver’s Riley Park neighbourhood has been completed, combining housing, childcare, community programming, public art, and gathering space under one roof. The six-storey development at 167 E. 36th Ave. includes 48 affordable...
Man faces multiple firearms charges after searches in Coquitlam, Surrey
A Coquitlam man is facing several firearms-related charges following a lengthy investigation by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s (CFSEU-BC) Illegal Firearm Enforcement Team (IFET). Police said a 35-year-old man became the subject of an arrest warrant...
Man arrested after allegedly showing gun at New Westminster coffee shop
A man is in custody after allegedly displaying a firearm to a customer at a coffee shop in New Westminster early Thursday morning, according to police. The New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) said officers responded to a 911 call around...
Early-morning house fire in Mission leaves one dead, several pets killed
A person has died and several pets were found dead following an early-morning house fire in Mission on Friday. Mission Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) responded to a home on Third Avenue, west of Murray Street, around 5:30 a.m. When...
Vancouver’s English Bay welcomes one night of fireworks
Summer Lights in English Bay is set to light up Vancouver’s beachfront for one night only on July 31. The fireworks display is scheduled to begin at approximately 10 p.m. and will illuminate the sky for about 25 minutes. The...
Grouse Mountain resident grizzly bear Grinder passes away
One of two resident grizzly bears at Grouse Mountain has sadly passed away. Grinder, who has been a familiar face for guests for 25 years, experienced a rapid decline in mobility over the past several weeks, Grouse Mountain Resort said....
Emergency crews rescue 15 after apartment fire in New Westminster
Fire and police crews helped 15 residents make their way to safety after a fire at an apartment building in New Westminster Thursday, police say. Officers say they were working in the area of 5 Avenue and 8 Street when...
Ottawa adds just over $4M in funding for Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after mass shooting
The federal government is providing more than $4 million in funding to support people affected by the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in February. A statement from Public Safety Canada says part of the funds will go to priorities...
Automated cancer diagnostics come to Vancouver General Hospital
With cancer cases rising across the province, new technology and upgrades to a lab at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) will help some patients receive their diagnoses sooner. Dr. Michael Nimmo, the head of the pathology department at VGH, explains that...
Langley mother whose son was killed in crash advocates for pedestrian safety
On Nov. 4, 2024, 19-year-old James was crossing the street at Fraser Highway and 264 Street in Langley when he was struck by a right-turning semi truck. James’ mother, Jaime Dickson, says she had driven by the crash on her...
