‘Record-breaking in some cases:’ Vancouver nightlife benefits from World Cup
Not only are bars and restaurants seeing higher sales with the FIFA World Cup in town – Vancouver nightclubs are also winners of being a host city of this tournament. According to the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA), nightclubs...
Port Moody police chief to retire
David Fleugel, the Chief Constable of the Port Moody Police Department (PMPD), has announced that he is going to retire at the end of 2026. The Port Moody Police Board says on Tuesday that Fleugel has notified the committee of...
Barnet Highway crash causes detours for westbound traffic
A serious crash has shut down westbound traffic on the Barnett Highway on Thursday afternoon. The Burnaby RCMP says that the collision occurred near Cariboo Road north of Burnaby Mountain shortly before 2:30 p.m. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130...
Vancouver Goldeneyes welcome first overall pick
A warm welcome to the PWHL’s first overall draft pick, Caroline ‘KK’ Harvey, as she arrived in Vancouver. The 23-year-old New Hampshire native is a three-time NCAA champion with the University of Wisconsin and an Olympic gold medalist with Team...
Multiple heat records set across B.C.
B.C. saw multiple daily heat records broken on Monday and Tuesday, with Sechelt, Bella Bella, and Victoria seeing new highs. Environment Canada says 14 areas in the province recorded new highs. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE!...
Some Granville Street spots hit by dine-and-dashes
The FIFA frenzy in downtown Vancouver is filling tables, bars, and patios, but some diners are not sticking around to pay the bill. Despite business booming as the city hosts the FIFA World Cup, some restaurant owners say they are...
So far, so, so good: Organizers, police and others hail Vancouver’s World Cup
The production director for Vancouver’s FIFA Fan Festival says he heard the “complaining and grumbling” from “naysayers” heading into the World Cup. But Paul Runnals says once an event like the tournament gets underway, “everybody forgets all that,” pointing to...
Child seriously injured after e-scooter hits car in Maple Ridge
The Maple Ridge RCMP says it is investigating after a 13-year-old was seriously injured following a collision between an e-scooter and a car Monday evening. Police say they were called to the area of 232 Street and 124 Avenue around...
Border agents discover 500 kg of opium hidden in paper shipment in Delta
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says it has seized more than half a tonne of opium that was discovered hidden in a paper shipment. The CBSA says its officers found the drugs while examining a marine container at the...
$3-billion Red Chris copper and gold mine approval advances B.C.’s critical mineral strategy
Financial Post Breadcrumb Trail Links $3-billion Red Chris copper and gold mine approval advances B.C.’s critical mineral strategy Mining company plans to make final investment decision on mine expansion this year Author of the article: By Gordon Hoekstra Published Jun...
