Marcus Fitzgerald
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Vancouver, WA, United States
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'Wow, this is real:' Langley BMX racer headed to Tokyo Olympics
She hasn't packed her bags yet, but Langley BMX racer Drew Mechielsen is thrilled that she's headed to the Olympic Games in Tokyo. → Read More
BC Hockey League back in April as province signs off on return to play plans
Early next month, the BC Hockey League will be back in business as the provincial health authority has signed off on return-to-play plans. → Read More
'Bigger than sports': Canucks, Golden Knights speak about cancelled playoff games
The Canucks stood shoulder-to shoulder with their on-ice rivals Thursday to speak about the decision to pause the playoffs in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake, and to support the movement against racism and police brutality. → Read More
Vancouver business calls for others to join Facebook boycott over spread of hateful content
A small business owner from Vancouver is joining the Stop Hate For Profit campaign to pull paid advertising from Facebook and is encouraging others to get involved. → Read More
Strathcona Park tent city residents plan block party to educate neighbourhood
After tent city residents were removed from CRAB Park earlier this month, they took things to Vancouver's Strathcona neighbourhood and want to host a block party Saturday. → Read More
Majority in B.C. support continuing to 'level up' pay for long-term care workers
A new survey shows that many British Columbians support continued ‘level-up’ pay for long-term care workers -- even after the pandemic comes to an end. → Read More
Weapon seized, one arrested after suspected home invasion in Delta
One person has been arrested after being found with a weapon during a suspected home invasion in Delta Friday morning. → Read More
B.C. mental health group hopes police will change how wellness checks are conducted
One of Canada's largest mental health groups wants police to change how they deal with wellness checks. → Read More
Easing restrictions on travel in B.C. puts Tofino back in tourism spotlight
One of the top spots when it comes to B.C. tourism is seemingly ready to welcome people back → Read More
COVID-19 survivor in North Vancouver walking 200 laps, raising money for women
A 91-year-old COVID-19 survivor is getting her steps in for a good cause. → Read More
Langley charity provides comfort to frontline workers through horseback riding
The Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association, a Langley charity that offers therapeutic horseback riding is hoping to ease some of the tensions that essential workers have had to deal with. → Read More
Maple Ridge looks at speeding up process to help restaurants, pubs acquire more patio space
Maple Ridge is following in the footsteps of other Lower Mainland municipalities looking to help struggling restaurants and pubs acquire more patio space. → Read More
BC Liberals take shots at Premier's NHL plan, saying it creates 'two sets of rules'
The BC Liberals are crying foul over Premier John Horgan's proposal to bring the NHL to Vancouver. → Read More
Ending Racism: What Will it Take? launches today to drive conversation with Canadians
While the fight against racism spreads across North America, the conversation will continue tonight across a multitude of Rogers Sports & Media platforms. → Read More
Trucking industry sees subtle change since March as Canada-U.S. border restrictions remain
A new report out suggests the Canada-US border closure could be extended through until the end of July. → Read More
Vancouver committee pushing province to collect race-based COVID-19 data
Hoping to better grasp the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on marginalized communities, one City of Vancouver advisory committee is pushing for the necessary next steps. → Read More
Second rally against racism, police brutality set amid COVID-19 concerns
A second rally against racial injustice and police brutality is slated for Vancouver on Friday after thousands protested peacefully last weekend. → Read More
Nearly $50,000 raised for family of CN employee killed at work
A pair of GoFundMe pages have popped up online to help the family of a CN Rail worker who was killed in Surrey. → Read More
New Westminster community, aquatic centre on hold as reopening plan approved by council
NEW WESTMINSTER (NEWS 1130) — It was a busy day for the City of New Westminster as the area continues to pick up the pieces after COVID-19 shuttered much of the activity in the Royal City. City Council has approved a reopening plan that would allow summer programs to come back next month, but construction … → Read More
COVID-19 uncertainty forces closure of decades-old Maple Ridge preschool
While some parents are concerned about schools reopening June 1, some in Maple Ridge are just learning that their kids' preschool is closing after three decades. → Read More