A small group gathered outside Vancouver’s art gallery Thursday to remember several women who died recently in B.C. and call for changes within the justice […]
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“Revealed: Toxic Drug Crisis in B.C. Hits This Profession Hardest”
Tradesworkers and equipment operators are among the most likely to die from toxic drugs in the province, according to new data from the BC Coroners […]
Peachland Mayor Praises Heroic Efforts Amidst Rapid Wildfire Expansion to 57 Hectares
After a night of aggressive firefighting, there are some positive updates coming from Peachland Thursday. Mayor Patrik van Minsel says overnight efforts by BC Wildfire […]
Vancouver Council Unveils Choice for City’s New Leader
Vancouver city council has selected Delta’s Donny van Dyk as its new city manager. The news comes a week after Paul Mochrie announced he would […]
“SFU’s Burnaby Campus Shut Down Following Police Standoff”
An undisclosed police incident briefly forced the closure of the SFU campus on Burnaby Mountain Thursday afternoon. The university says the roadway to campus was […]
Deadly Mix: Speed and Alcohol Blamed in Fatal Abbotsford Motorcycle Crash, Say Police
A motorcyclist was killed early Thursday morning in a crash along Highway 11 near Townshipline Road in Abbotsford. The Abbotsford Police Department says at around […]
Metro Vancouver Gas Prices Skyrocket: What’s Driving the Surge?
Gas prices rose across the Metro Vancouver region overnight to $1.70 a litre for regular gas Thursday morning. “Oil prices have continued to rise, they’re […]
Did a Bird’s Snack Ignite a Wild Brush Fire in Ashcroft?
British Columbia is in the thick of fire season, and you’ll often hear from officials that many wildfires are caused by humans. But crews in […]
“Expert Hails B.C.’s Tsunami Alert as Crucial ‘Trial Run’ for Future Emergencies”
Experts say the tsunami advisory, issued by Emergency Info BC on Tuesday at 6:41 p.m., provided an opportunity to ensure that the province’s systems work […]
Urgent Evacuations as Raging Wildfire Threatens Harrison Lake Area
The BC Wildfire Service says campers near Harrison Lake have been asked to leave the area due to the out-of-control Bear Creek wildfire, 20 kilometres […]