Hockey coach and father gunned down in Surrey was not intended target: Police
B.C. wildfires map 2018: Current location of wildfires around the province
B.C. wildfire update Thursday: Fires force more evacuations, local state of emergency
200-hectare wildfire forces Summerland-area state of emergency to be declared
UPDATE: Highway 97 in B.C. reopens to single-lane traffic amid wildfire activity
City of Burnaby orders eviction of Trans Mountain protest camp
West Vancouver announces how it will handle legalization of marijuana
Trout Lake, Barnet Marine Park closed due to high E. coli levels
Trout Lake in Vancouver and Burnaby’s Barnett Marine Park have both exceeded E. coli levels that are considered safe for the public. Continue reading
VPD tight-lipped about gang-related response in Vancouver, Richmond
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
A handgun was visible on the ground at one scene, but police said no shots were fired and there were no reports of injuries. Continue reading
WATCH: Global National – July 19
Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen Continue reading
UPDATE: Mount Eneas fire listed at 1,000 hectares; more properties on evacuation alert
The District of Summerland says approximately 40 more homes in the South Okanagan were put on evacuation order because of the Mount Eneas fire. Continue reading
B.C. considering entering legal case on federal carbon price
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan hasn’t ruled out British Columbia seeking intervenor status in Saskatchewan’s legal bid to stop a national carbon price. Continue reading
Iowa tornadoes bring trail of destruction that hits historic courthouse, theatre and factory
Metal from a damaged factory was strewn over a parking lot and into a cornfield. Continue reading
‘Those flames are 50 feet high’: B.C. residents near huge Mount Eneas wildfire
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
“It’s cresting the mountain right now!” Continue reading
B.C. RV drivers paying $1K more for insurance than Alberta counterparts: Taxpayers Federation
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“There’s only one reason for that, and that’s because ICBC is the only place to go,” said spokesperson Kris Sims. “They are a forced government monopoly.” Continue reading
New trade minister Jim Carr says world’s ‘affection for Canada’ bodes well for trade
Jim Carr received the trade portfolio in a Cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said finding new export markets was a priority. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Friday, July 20, 2018
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday, July 20, 2018. Continue reading
Coast Guard responding to partially-sunken barge in Howe Sound carrying fuel, equipment
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The Coast Guard said crews were deployed to contain the “semi-submerged” vessel with a boom on Thursday night. Continue reading
Hawaii’s volcano eruption hit tourism hard. Some say a lava-viewing site could help revive it
Pressures are mounting from merchants, tour guides and others on the island, where tourism has dropped since Kilauea began erupting in a residential neighborhood and burning down homes in May. Continue reading
Highway 97 in Okanagan open to two-lane traffic
Highway 97 between Peachland and Summerland has been opened to two-lane traffic after being limited to single-lane alternating traffic because of the Mount Eneas fire. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Thursday, July 19, 2018
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday, July 19, 2018. Continue reading
#FreeMariaButina: Russian foreign ministry pushes for release of accused spy
The Russian Foreign Ministry has started a Twitter hashtag to campaign for the release of Maria Butina, the 29-year-old Russian citizen who the U.S. Justice Department accuses of being a spy. Continue reading
200-hectare wildfire forces Summerland-area state of emergency to be declared
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The wildfire could “threaten life and safety.” Continue reading
UPDATE: Highway 97 in B.C. reopens to single-lane traffic amid wildfire activity
Highway 97 between Summerland and Peachland has now been reopened to single-lane alternating traffic with an RCMP escort as of 3:30 a.m. Continue reading
Rowan Atkinson not ‘dead’: Viral Mr. Bean hoax is spreading a real virus
A video hoax claiming ‘Mr. Bean’ actor Rowan Atkinson has died is going viral, and it’s spreading a computer virus designed to siphon personal information. Continue reading
‘We don’t tip terrorist’: Texas steakhouse customer writes racist remark on bill
A server at a steakhouse in Texas received a shocking surprise when he picked up the bill receipt for his table only to find a hateful and racist remark written on it by a customer. Continue reading
Mysterious ancient sarcophagus finally opened in Egypt after weeks of speculation
Archeologists have finally uncovered a mysterious 2000-year-old sarcophagus that was discovered in Alexandria, Egypt at the beginning of the month. Continue reading
Trout Lake, Barnet Marine Park closed due to high E. coli levels
Trout Lake in Vancouver and Burnaby’s Barnett Marine Park have both exceeded E. coli levels that are considered safe for the public. Continue reading
VPD tight-lipped about gang-related response in Vancouver, Richmond
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
A handgun was visible on the ground at one scene, but police said no shots were fired and there were no reports of injuries. Continue reading
UPDATE: Mount Eneas fire listed at 1,000 hectares; more properties on evacuation alert
The District of Summerland says approximately 40 more homes in the South Okanagan were put on evacuation order because of the Mount Eneas fire. Continue reading
B.C. considering entering legal case on federal carbon price
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan hasn’t ruled out British Columbia seeking intervenor status in Saskatchewan’s legal bid to stop a national carbon price. Continue reading
‘Those flames are 50 feet high’: B.C. residents near huge Mount Eneas wildfire
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
“It’s cresting the mountain right now!” Continue reading
B.C. RV drivers paying $1K more for insurance than Alberta counterparts: Taxpayers Federation
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“There’s only one reason for that, and that’s because ICBC is the only place to go,” said spokesperson Kris Sims. “They are a forced government monopoly.” Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Friday, July 20, 2018
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday, July 20, 2018. Continue reading
Coast Guard responding to partially-sunken barge in Howe Sound carrying fuel, equipment
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The Coast Guard said crews were deployed to contain the “semi-submerged” vessel with a boom on Thursday night. Continue reading
Highway 97 in Okanagan open to two-lane traffic
Highway 97 between Peachland and Summerland has been opened to two-lane traffic after being limited to single-lane alternating traffic because of the Mount Eneas fire. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Thursday, July 19, 2018
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday, July 19, 2018. Continue reading
Man who exposed, touched himself at women through East Van windows sought by police
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The suspect allegedly touched his exposed genitals while looking at women through a series of East Vancouver windows. Continue reading
Wrecked Russian warship said to hold billions in gold found by Canadian sub
A Canadian-piloted submarine was the first to identify a long-lost Russian shipwreck near South Korea, which is said to hold more than US$100 billion in gold. Continue reading
B.C. wildfires map 2018: Current location of wildfires around the province
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The wildfire season has kicked off in B.C. and we are tracking the location of the wildfires around the province. Continue reading
Hockey coach and father gunned down in Surrey was not intended target: Police
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
‘We are grieving and traumatized by his loss and praying to understand why this has happened to our family,’ said Paul Bennett’s wife. Continue reading
Ride-hailing not coming to British Columbia until fall of 2019
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. provincial government had previously committed to having the services in place by Christmas 2018. Continue reading
Mount Eneas fire burning out of control
The Mount Eneas fire south of Peachland is burning out of control. Continue reading
Slim lead for NPA’s Ken Sim in Vancouver mayor’s race, one-third of voters undecided: Poll
The poll puts Sim at 26 per cent, trailed by independent Kennedy Stewart at 25 per cent and Vision Vancouver’s Ian Campbell at 20 per cent. Continue reading
Taxi companies pitch plan to keep ride-hailing companies out of Metro Vancouver
The Vancouver Taxi Association has a tentative agreement in place to develop a ride-for-hire app called Kater. Continue reading
Charges laid after 8 dogs seized from central Alberta hotel room
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
An employee with the animal rescue organization said all the dogs were stressed but in good physical condition. Continue reading
Air quality warning issued for smoke-covered Okanagan
With wildfire smoke blanketing the Okanagan, Interior Health people with lung issues should consider taking it easy until the skies clear. Continue reading
B.C. wildfire update Thursday: Fires force more evacuations, local state of emergency
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The most serious fires are burning between Peachland and Summerland. Continue reading
Danielle Smith: What a surprise, more environmental hypocrisy from B.C.
They are ignoring a serious and immediate problem right in their own backyard, writes Danielle Smith. Continue reading
West Vancouver announces how it will handle legalization of marijuana
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith said the city has received five or six pot shop applications. Continue reading
200-hectare wildfire forces Summerland-area state of emergency to be declared
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The wildfire could “threaten life and safety.” Continue reading
UPDATED: Evacuations ordered; wildfire jumps highway near Peachland
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
A wildfire burning between Peachland and Summerland jumped the highway Wednesday evening. Continue reading
