Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in Surrey, police say
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating after a serious crash sent a pedestrian to hospital late Wednesday evening. Officers were called to the intersection of 108 Avenue and 142 Street shortly before midnight, police said in a news release....
Motorcyclist displays dangerous moves resulting in $1,700 of fines: BC Highway Patrol
The BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) says it has tracked down a Surrey man who was displaying dangerous moves on his motorcycle when he was caught on a dashcam by another driver. The motorcyclist was riding on Highway 1 near 176th...
Delta becomes home to the province’s first ash-scattering site along the Fraser River
The province has announced that it his opening a “first-of-its-kind ash-scattering site” along the Fraser River in Delta. The site, on Tilbury Island, will get an upgrade with the City of Delta contributing as much as $225,000 towards the project,...
Port of Vancouver’s ‘transformational’ upgrade is referred to Major Projects Office
Upgrading the Port of Vancouver has been referred to Canada’s Major Projects Office for possible fast-tracking, with Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon calling it a “transformational strategy” to grow and diversify trade. MacKinnon announced the referral on Thursday at a...
Broadway Subway Project leads to six more months of street closures
The Broadway Subway Project continues to cause headaches for businesses. While East Broadway recently reopened to four lanes between Main Street and Quebec, another long-term shutdown will be diverting traffic from storefronts just a few blocks away. Beginning July 20,...
Boston Bar residents ordered to evacuate as wildfire flares
Residents of the townsite of Boston Bar have been ordered to evacuate due to a wildfire that flared overnight. Evacuees are being told to head south via Highway 1, away from the Brunswick complex of fires that has been threatening...
Surrey police investigating after 9 vehicles had windows smashed in Newton
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says it is investigating after nine vehicles in the city’s Newton neighbourhood were damaged in the early morning hours Wednesday. Officers were called to the area of 75 Avenue and 147A Street around 5 a.m....
Vancouverites say they want vibrant, walkable neighbourhoods. So why is the ‘villages plan’ so controversial?
Breadcrumb Trail Links Vancouverites say they want vibrant, walkable neighbourhoods. So why is the ‘villages plan’ so controversial? Polling suggests people like the kinds of mixed-use, walkable neighbourhoods envisioned in Vancouver’s villages plan — but in recent weeks, it has...
Here’s where you can scatter your loved one’s ashes in the Fraser River
Breadcrumb Trail Links Here’s where you can scatter your loved one’s ashes in the Fraser River The City of Delta has earmarked up to $225,000 to cover the cost of upgrades to the foreshore at Fraser Viewpoint, where there is...
Recall alert: Dollarama-sold garlic powder can cause diarrhea, vomiting
Breadcrumb Trail Links Recall alert: Dollarama-sold garlic powder can cause diarrhea, vomiting The recall was issued due to traces of Bacillus cereus in the spice, a pathogen which can make you sick. Author of the article: By Stephanie Ip Published...
