The B.C. government announced a new policing unit on Wednesday, aimed at combating human trafficking in the province. Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General […]
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“Wednesday’s Heatwave Alert: Humidity Sends Temperatures Soaring into the 30s!”
Metro Vancouver is set to sizzle under the sun on Wednesday, with the temperatures expected to be the hottest in this stretch of warm weather. […]
“Tsunami Threat Averted: B.C. Shakes Off Advisory After Massive 8.8 Quake Strikes Near Russia”
A tsunami advisory covering much of B.C.’s coast, triggered after a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia, was cancelled Wednesday morning. EmergencyInfoBC rescinded the tsunami […]
“Community on Edge as ‘Very Scary’ Blaze Engulfs Area Near Lytton, BC Wildfire Service Reports”
The BC Wildfire Service says the blaze that triggered evacuation alerts for properties in the Lytton area is “very scary” for the Interior community that was almost […]
“Award-Winning Artist’s Ticket Sales Slump Sheds Light on Troubles in Canadian Music Scene”
A Juno award winner and Grammy-nominated artist said he is struggling to sell tickets to his upcoming tour and is sparking a bigger conversation about […]
“Mammoth 8.7 Quake off Russia Triggers Tsunami Alert Along B.C. Coastline”
A tsunami watch has been issued for much of British Columbia’s coast after a magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean off southeastern Russia. […]
Premier Eby Defends Lifesaving Overdose Prevention Sites Amid Shutdown Proposals
After two city council motions requesting the closure of two different Overdose Prevention Sites (OPS) in Nanaimo and Victoria were deferred, B.C. Premier David Eby […]
Boat Blaze Erupts Under Iron Workers Bridge, Sky Filled with Billowing Black Smoke
A boat fire underneath the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge sent thick black smoke into the air, causing reduced visibility for traffic on Monday afternoon. According to […]
“Gas Leak Triggers Chaos on Millennium Line, Disrupting Commuters”
A ruptured gas line is causing disruptions to SkyTrain services in Burnaby. The Millennium Line between Sperling-Burnaby Lake station and Production Way-University has been temporarily […]
Fire Erupts Near UBC: Two Residents Injured in Apartment Blaze
The Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) says two people were injured in a fire at a low-rise apartment building near the University of British Columbia’s […]