EV charger fire in New West caused by a remote technician in the U.S.
An electric vehicle (EV) charging station in New Westminster caught on fire last October, resulting in destroying the charger, damaging the surrounding trees, a streetlight, and a vehicle charging at the adjacent charger. The charger was not in use when...
Two B.C. men charged with smuggling Vietnamese nationals into U.S.
Two B.C. men appeared in U.S. District Court in Tacoma Wednesday afternoon after being charged with smuggling Vietnamese citizens from Canada into the U.S. Van Phuong Vu, 28, of Vancouver, and Johnny Huynh, 36, of Burnaby are charged with conspiracy...
Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios to undergo elbow surgery
José Berríos will be sidelined for at least a couple of months and potentially for more than a year after making the decision to undergo elbow surgery. Not only does Berríos have a stress fracture in his elbow, he has some...
Surrey school district to hire 40 education assistants, after 50 lost last year
Breadcrumb Trail Links Surrey school district to hire 40 education assistants, after 50 lost last year Parents and union representatives say the new staffing does not make up for the previous losses while needs rise. Author of the article: By...
Two Vancouver outdoor pools open this weekend as swimming season begins
Breadcrumb Trail Links Two Vancouver outdoor pools open this weekend as swimming season begins New Brighton and Second Beach pools will open Saturday. Lifeguards will begin staffing nine beaches. Author of the article: By Tiffany Crawford Published May 16, 2026...
Pedestrian killed in Langley hit-and-run collision early Saturday
Breadcrumb Trail Links Pedestrian killed in Langley hit-and-run collision early Saturday The pedestrian was struck by a car shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Fraser Highway between 232 Street and 240 Street in Langley. Author of the article: By Tiffany Crawford...
Vancouver outdoor pool and beach season begins
Starting Saturday, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation will open two outdoor pools and staff lifeguards to nine swimming beaches for another summer season. Both New Brighton and Second Beach pools will open their lanes for swimmers. CLICK HERE TO...
‘Stop rewarding bad behaviour’: B.C. premier speaks out against MOU between Alberta and feds
B.C. Premier David Eby is not holding back after hearing the Canadian government has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alberta. The announcement was made Friday, with both parties saying they are looking at a start date of...
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, a Movember fundraiser, celebrates 15th anniversary
Hundreds of motorcyclists will be riding around Vancouver this weekend for a good cause. The 15th annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride raises money for Movember, the annual moustache-growing fundraiser for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. “The distinguished gentleman’s ride...
Man who shot and killed friend wearing bulletproof vest sentenced in Victoria
In March of 2023, Adam Steenbergen fired a round from a Plymer80 semi-automatic firearm at this friend, Michael Leier. Leier was wearing a bulletproof vest, and this was not the first time the two had played “this game.” CLICK HERE...
