U.S. kayaker drowns after two kayaks capsize in Okanagan Lake
Breadcrumb Trail Links U.S. kayaker drowns after two kayaks capsize in Okanagan Lake West Kelowna RCMP reminds paddlers to wear life-jackets after incident near Westbank First Nations Beach Author of the article: By Cheryl Chan Published Jun 23, 2026 Last...
Province faces backlash after planning to buy 2,200 condos for affordable housing
The BC Conservatives are pushing back against a plan announced by the provincial and federal governments to buy 2,200 condos and convert them into affordable housing units. Critics say on Monday that the action is “wasting” taxpayer money and appears...
TransLink’s bus firm strikes deal with drivers, preventing strike
TransLink’s Coast Mountain Bus Company and the unions representing about 5,000 transit workers across Metro Vancouver have reached a tentative deal. The unions also represent maintenance and service workers. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE! Coast Mountain...
Athletes test their limits with the Grouse Grind
Looking to push their limits, dozens of athletes took on the Grouse Grind Monday, raising money for North Shore Rescue. All are aiming to complete the steep and winding climb as many times as possible in a single day. CLICK...
Some Lytton residents able to return home after wildfire evacuation
Several residents who were evacuated from the Village of Lytton Friday have been allowed to return home, Mayor Denise O’Connor says. She says lighter winds have improved the situation, even compared to just a day ago. “Those who are evacuated...
Vancouver police arrest man who allegedly bear-sprayed cricketers and broke player’s arm
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says it is investigating after a man allegedly bear-sprayed a group of people playing cricket and then broke one of the players’ arms. Police say they were called to Connaught Park in Kitsilano around 6...
North Vancouver police seized machete from youth
The North Vancouver RCMP says that it has seized a machete from a youth on Saturday. According to police, officers responded to calls about 40 youth gathering near Lynn Valley and causing a disturbance, in which one person was assaulted...
BC Place hosts Egypt’s first-ever World Cup win; 3-1 victory over New Zealand
Vancouver was once again under the World Cup’s spell as streets downtown and seats at BC Place were packed to the brim when Egypt took on underdog New Zealand in a Group G match. Much like Canada, before its resounding...
Surrey police say they’ve arrested one of city’s main drug dealers after $900K seizure
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says two foreign nationals have been removed from the country, and a third was charged and remains in custody after a seizure of drugs with an estimated street value of almost $900,000. According to Staff...
Prison officers in B.C. hospitalized after exposure to toxic fentanyl
The union representing federal prison guards says three of its members were rushed to hospital, including one who needed chest compressions, after being exposed to fentanyl at a British Columbia prison. The union says it’s the latest example of an...
