The little-discussed health issue that is taking a mental and financial toll on thousands in...
Breadcrumb Trail Links The little-discussed health issue that is taking a mental and financial toll on thousands in B.C. In B.C., it’s estimated several hundred thousand people need treatment for iron deficiency and anemia Author of the article: By Valentina...
B.C. drownings: What are the regulations around life-jackets and charter boats?
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. drownings: What are the regulations around life-jackets and charter boats? Could tragedy off Richmond have been prevented? Author of the article: By Denise Ryan Published Jun 29, 2026 Last updated 12 hours ago 3 minute read You...
‘Mayday’: Four rescued, six presumed drowned after charter boat sinks off Richmond
Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘Mayday’: Four rescued, six presumed drowned after charter boat sinks off Richmond Two people have since been discharged from hospital, while two others remain in critical care. The remaining six are now presumed drowned. Author of the...
New Conservative leader Findlay fills new leadership with loyalists
New B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has filled several roles on her leadership team with loyalists. Findlay, who currently does not hold a seat in the legislature, has appointed Chilliwack-area MLA Heather Maahs as interim leader, while Sheldon Clare, a...
Advocates mark five years since B.C.’s deadly heat dome calling for reforms
Five years after the deadly B.C. heat dome, multiple groups are calling for change. The multi-day extreme weather event saw temperatures up to 40 C across the Lower Mainland. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE! Authorities reported...
Man charged after assaulting woman with piece of wood at Kitsilano beach
One man has been charged with one count of assault with a weapon after he allegedly hit a woman on the head with a piece of lumber “about the size and thickness of a baseball bat.” The Vancouver Police Department...
34 firefighters respond to SRO fire in Downtown Eastside
A fire inside an SRO in downtown Vancouver had East Hastings closed in both directions. The Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) says that the fire broke out on the second floor around 2:20 p.m. at the Hazelwood Hotel SRO on...
B.C. natural gas leak caused by crews hitting misidentified pipeline: TSB report
A federal investigation has found the puncture of a natural gas pipeline in northeastern B.C. last November was caused by inaccurate identification of the pipeline’s location. The Transportation Safety Board says in its investigation report that the accident happened along...
Burnaby rescue crews arrive in Venezuela to help with search after quakes
The Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue team has arrived in Venezuela to assist in the search for survivors, almost a week after two massive quakes rocked the country. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE! Deputy Fire Chief...
Mother of B.C. teen who died calls out dangerous social media algorithms pushing harm
The mother of a 13-year-old girl from British Columbia who died after her family says social media repeatedly pushed harmful content onto her feed is calling for regulation of self-harm and suicide-promoting content targeting minors. Chelsey Whittingham says parental controls...
