Jon Azpiri
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
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TransLink to accept contactless debit card fare payments
By the end of 2022, riders will be able to use their contactless Interac debit cards at fare gates and on board buses. → Read More
Barge washed up on Vancouver’s Sunset Beach won’t be moved until Sunday
On Tuesday, an attempt to refloat the barge into deeper water proved unsuccessful. → Read More
B.C. flooding: Overnight closures of Vancouver Island’s Malahat Highway end
Repairs will continue through the weekend in the hope of opening the road to two-way traffic by Monday. Motorists should be prepared for traffic congestion and delays. → Read More
B.C. flooding: 600 evacuated in Abbotsford while key pump station holds out
There are still 40 people in the evacuation order area in Sumas Prairie, said Abbotsford Police Chief Mike Serr. "We need those people to please get out of that area." → Read More
Large fire burning in Abbotsford, B.C. amid flooding and evacuations
The City of Abbotsford doubled down on its evacuation order Tuesday night, urging all residents who remain in the Sumas Prairie to leave immediately amid further flooding. → Read More
Malahat Highway closed, state of local emergency in Cowichan Valley amid Vancouver Island flooding
Evacuation orders are in effect for parts of the Nanaimo Regional District while the Cowichan Valley is under a state of local emergency due to flooding. → Read More
Major fire tears through Quesnel, B.C. log yard
Flames could be seen from the local airport. Wind gusts in the area were said to be up to 50 km/h. → Read More
Man who pleaded guilty to B.C. Masonic hall arsons believed he was targeting Illuminati, court hears
Benjamin Kohlman, 43, pleaded guilty in September to arson charges for setting three fires, two in North Vancouver and one in Vancouver. → Read More
Vancouver police prepare for busy Halloween weekend
With Halloween on Sunday, Vancouver police say extra officers will be on the streets for what they anticipate will be one of the busiest weekends of the year. → Read More
Police investigating after man found dead inside Ucluelet, B.C. business
The BC Coroners Service is also investigating this unexpected death. → Read More
Suspected thief asks Victoria police for help breaking into ATM
The uniformed officers identified themselves and told the man he was under arrest and then he tried to run away. → Read More
Nearly half of Canadian workers think working remotely could hinder career growth: survey
However, 77 per cent believe flexibility is a key factor that'll be part of their decision to stay with or leave a company. → Read More
Four BCHL officials become first all-female crew to work Canadian Junior A hockey game
Grace Barlow and Megan Howes served as referees while Melissa Brunn and Colleen Geddes worked the lines during Sunday's BCHL game between the Surrey Eagles and Langley Rivermen. → Read More
Poll suggests small businesses in B.C. can’t afford paid sick leave
The province's permanent paid sick leave program will come into effect Jan. 1. → Read More
Serious crash involving pedestrian shuts down Surrey intersection
Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a crash at the intersection of 108 Avenue and 140 Street after 5:30 a.m., after which both roads were closed in all directions. → Read More
Surrey RCMP investigate 3 separate attacks on women
RCMP say they are investigating three recent attacks on women, adding that there is no evidence at this time to suggest they are linked. → Read More
North Shore Rescue says it does not support use of What3Words geolocation app
North Shore Rescue encourages people in need of help to simply call 911. → Read More
Surrey RCMP investigate attempted abduction
The woman screamed for help and residents and residents chased after the suspect. → Read More
Police say speed a factor in fatal single-vehicle crash on Vancouver’s west side
Police say prior to the collision they received multiple reports of a black Acura driving erratically throughout the city. → Read More
RCMP in B.C. search for missing 100 Mile House woman
Samantha Amanda Dempster has not been seen in several days. → Read More