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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...

May 17, 2026 | Local

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...

May 17, 2026 | Local

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...

May 17, 2026 | Local

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...

May 17, 2026 | Local

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...

May 17, 2026 | Local

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...

May 17, 2026 | Local

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...

May 16, 2026 | Local

Suspect charged with first-degree murder after arson at Abbotsford encampment: IHIT

Homicide investigators say the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) has upgraded a manslaughter charge to first-degree murder Friday, following a deadly fire at an Abbotsford encampment last month. Just after 6 p.m. on April 24, the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) was...

May 16, 2026 | Local

Driver charged after fatal Abbotsford crash

A man is facing charges related to a collision that killed a pedestrian in Abbotsford last year. The Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) says it was called to reports of a crash on Harris Road near Ross Road on the morning...

May 16, 2026 | Local

‘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...

May 16, 2026 | Local