Mission hospital’s ER continuing reduced hours over Easter weekend
The emergency department at Mission Memorial Hospital will continue to operate under reduced hours for another six days, Fraser Health announced on Wednesday. The health authority says that the ER will open its doors at 8 a.m. and will close...
Man charged with arson after fire at market in Vancouver’s Woodward’s building
Charges have been laid against a man suspected of starting a fire in a Vancouver grocery store Monday afternoon. The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says the suspect entered the Nester’s Market location on Abbott Street near West Cordova Street around...
77% of British Columbians now have access to primary care, premier says
The provincial government says it has reached a new milestone in providing primary care to British Columbians. Premier David Eby and Health Minister Josie Osborne held a media event on Wednesday, boasting B.C.’s achievements in improving health care provincewide. CLICK...
1 injured after Burnaby crash involving motorcycle
One person was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Burnaby Wednesday morning. BC Emergency Health Services says it responded to reports of a crash involving a motorcycle on Boundary Road near Burke Street around 6:45 a.m....
Vancouver sidewalk closed after reports of man with firearm
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) blocked off a section of sidewalk below an apartment building Tuesday night while responding to an incident downtown. The VPD says officers first responded to reports of a “man with a firearm” in an apartment...
Man charged with arson in connection with Nesters Market fire in Vancouver
Breadcrumb Trail Links Man charged with arson in connection with Nesters Market fire in Vancouver Police allege a man walked into Nesters Market at 333 Abbott Street, stole some items and then started a fire before leaving the store. Author...
Vancouver police identify victim in Downtown Eastside homicide
Breadcrumb Trail Links Vancouver police identify victim in Downtown Eastside homicide Police say 21-year-old Isaiah Elijah Hector Cecil-Johnny, who also went by the street name, Littlebird, was found dead March 20. Author of the article: By Tiffany Crawford Published Apr...
Calgary company entitled to withhold profits from B.C. partner due to Canadian sanctions against Russia,...
Breadcrumb Trail Links Calgary company entitled to withhold profits from B.C. partner due to Canadian sanctions against Russia, judge rules In a written decision, Justice Paul Jeffrey said RN Cardium Oil Inc.’s links to a Russian government-owned entity made it...
‘Alarming pattern of violence’: Killer sentenced to eight years for stabbing of Burnaby teen
Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘Alarming pattern of violence’: Killer sentenced to eight years for stabbing of Burnaby teen B.C. Supreme Court judge noted that Ali Shamkhi had generally shown only ‘tepid expressions of remorse’ for his role in the slaying of...
BC Ferries cancelling sailings ahead of Easter Weekend
A mechanical issue on one of BC Ferries’ vessels has caused several sailings between Swartz Bay in Victoria and Tsawwassen to be cancelled on Tuesday, the ferry operator says. According to Ritinder Matthew, a BC Ferries spokesperson, the culprit is...
