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Early morning house fire in Surrey displaces six, but no one was injured
There were no injuries in an early-morning fire in Surrey. Acting Battalion Chief Wes Eaton says when firefigh... → Read More
Two hurt in early-morning trailer fire in Surrey
Surrey firefighters were called out to a fire at 2am Wednesday in a trailer park at 8220 King George Boulevard... → Read More
Assault charge laid against 70-year-old following standoff with police
An assault charge has now been laid against a 70-year-old Surrey man after a shooting and standoff last Saturd... → Read More
Early morning house fire in Abbotsford
No injuries but lots of damage in an early-morning house fire Tuesday on Marshall road, Near Whatcom, in Abbot... → Read More
Metro Vancouver’s housing market heating up again
If the latest numbers are any indication, it looks like Metro Vancouver's housing market is starting to pick u... → Read More
Fraser River under High Streamflow Advisory
The River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the Fraser River, all the way from the Fra... → Read More
Apparent murder in Abbotsford
Abbotsford Police are investigating what appears to be a murder, and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has been called out. At 2 Wednesday morning police were called to a home on Cameron Crescent east of Highway 11, where an unresponsive man was found in the garage. The street has now been blocked off. → Read More
Surrey Mounties probe drive-by shooting
Surrey RCMP is investigating a drive-by shooting. It happened late Tuesday night, just before 10:30, near a townhouse complex at 75th Avenue and 140th Street. A vehicle was struck but no one was hurt and Mounties say at this time they don’t know if the shooting was targeted. Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey RCMP or Crime Stoppers. → Read More
Fiery truck crash closes Coquihalla Highway
The RCMP says the Coquihalla Highway has been closed in both directions between Merritt and Hope because a sem... → Read More
Hot weather in the southern interior continues to raise flood fears
It's hot in the southern interior Monday, stoking flood fears as lakes, creeks, and rivers continue to rise. G... → Read More
Frightening bear attack in Squamish
The District of Squamish has issued a Wildlife Alert to residents of the Garibaldi Highlands after two hikers ... → Read More
Potential threat of flooding again in the Southern Interior due to heat
We could see the flood threat rise again in the Southern Interior, including the Central Okanagan. Global News... → Read More
BCAA survey finds British Columbians more tolerant of high gas prices
BCAA says its latest Gas Price Index out today shows British Columbians are more tolerant of high prices at th... → Read More
Fatal crash in Maple Ridge
RCMP in Maple Ridge are investigating a fatal accident. It happened at 11:50pm Tuesday on the Lougheed Highway at 240th Street, when a car went off the roadway and struck a power pole. The driver was the lone occupant and was killed. Police are trying to determine what caused the crash, and will be on the scene during the Wednesday morning rush hour. → Read More
MEC most trusted brand in Canada: UVIC Brand Trust Index
The Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria is out with its third annual analysis ... → Read More
Fatal crash in Coquitlam
One person has died in a crash in Coquitlam during Monday night’s heavy rain. It happened at 8pm when a vehicle crashed through the gate of the Coquitlam River Watershd on Pipeline Road. RCMP say it went off the road and down an embankment, and because of its hazardous position, they won’t try to recover it until after daylight. No details have been released yet about the victim. → Read More
B.C. April home sales down 24 per cent from last year as supply tightens
Home sales may be dwindling, but it appears supply is as limited as ever. New numbers from the BC Real Estate ... → Read More
Surrey RCMP ask for public help in locating missing man
Surrey RCMP are asking for public help in finding a 33-year-old man who has gone missing. Mogomotsi Madisa was last seen in the 13700 block of 107A Avenue at 6:30pm May 11. Police say he’s associated with a 2013 Honda Accord, with B.C. licence plates C T 6 7 1 R. Madisa is black, 6-feet tall, has a slim build, with short black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a beige jacket. → Read More
Two sent to hospital in Vancouver fire
Two people were sent to hospital to be checked for smoke inhalation, after a late night fire in Vancouver. Firefighters were called to a home in the 3100-block of East 16th Avenue just before midnight. By 3am Thursday crews had knocked it down and doused any hotspots. The basement suffered heavy fire damage while there was moderate damage upstairs. The cause does not appear to be suspicious. → Read More
Delays on Millennium SkyTrain Line
TransLink says a problem on the Millennium Line has resulted in no SkyTrain service between the Sperling and Brentwood stations in Burnaby. As of Wednesday morning, shuttle bus service has been set up between Gilmore and Brentwood stations. The Expo and Canada Lines aren’t affected. → Read More