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UBC researchers discover why cholesterol-lowering statins harm muscles — here’s why that matters

Breadcrumb Trail Links UBC researchers discover why cholesterol-lowering statins harm muscles — here’s why that matters UBC researchers have found a way to reduce muscle fatigue for patients taking statins, a drug that can save lives by preventing Author of...

Dec 19, 2025 | Local

All evacuation orders lifted in Abbotsford following flooding

The City of Abbotsford says all residents in Sumas Prairie can safely return to their properties. On Wednesday afternoon, the city downgraded the remaining 11 properties on evacuation order to evacuation alert and has rescinded the existing evacuation alerts for...

Dec 18, 2025 | Local

‘Gentle’ panhandler who lived in Vancouver’s West End viciously assaulted

Mike Pearson knew something was wrong when he didn’t see a man he knew as Tom where he normally hangs out in Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood, not far from all his worldly possessions. “Number 1, he didn’t like leaving his...

Dec 18, 2025 | Local

Mother-of-five killed by falling tree branch in Chilliwack identified

Extended family of a woman killed by a falling tree branch in Chilliwack have started a fundraiser for her husband and their children. Tori Meade, 27, died when the branch fell during a powerful windstorm on Monday afternoon while she...

Dec 18, 2025 | Local

Premier Eby tries to steer conversation to transportation, but reconciliation keeps coming up

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby called a news conference Wednesday to tout “major projects in B.C.,” hoping to provide an upbeat ending to a year fraught with “challenges,” not all of them of his own making. Earlier in the day, Eby had a...

Dec 18, 2025 | Local

Suspect in Vancouver triple murder charged with third count in death of former spouse

A suspect in a triple murder in east Vancouver has been formally charged with a third count of second-degree murder in the case. Viet Quy John Ly was arrested on Sept. 5 and charged with two counts of second-degree murder....

Dec 18, 2025 | Local

Colder temperatures, possible flurries ahead for Metro Vancouver

Colder temperatures and possible flurries of snow are on the way for Metro Vancouver after an unseasonably warm, rain-soaked month that brought a parade of storms, high winds and left local ski hills largely bare. Following another storm that battered...

Dec 18, 2025 | Local

Castle Fun Park owner credits post-2021 flood wall for keeping water at bay

The co-owner of an Abbotsford amusement park took to social media on Wednesday to say his site had been spared the worst of this week’s flooding. “Castle Fun Park survived the flood,” an upbeat Brian Wiebe said in a video...

Dec 18, 2025 | Local

B.C. man fined $50,000 for poaching mountain goat, thinhorn sheep

A Maple Ridge man has been hit with a $50,000 fine and 10-year hunting ban for several poaching infractions in B.C. Daniel Gazzola pleaded guilty in provincial court in Kamloops to five counts under the Wildlife Act , according to...

Dec 18, 2025 | Local

B.C.’s police watchdog investigating after man injured during interaction with police in Downtown Eastside

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC is investigating an incident where a man was injured after an interaction with police in the Downtown Eastside several months ago. Shortly before 11 a.m. on May 28, 2025, members of the Vancouver...

Dec 18, 2025 | Local