Fraser River

• Brawl breaks out during sockeye fishery on Fraser River: ‘Not sportsmanship’

  One fishing advocate said the violent altercation threatens the hard work that went into allowing the rare sockeye fishery.

  Crime

  Sep 2
  
• Massive sturgeon caught for the 1st time in B.C., believed to be over 100

  Fishing guide Jeff Grimolfson said he has been dreaming about this moment his whole life and he has been guiding fishing expeditions for almost 20 years.

  Environment

  Jul 9
  
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• Woman accused of trying to drive into B.C. river with kids charged with attempted murder

  The suspect's identity cannot be released due to a publication ban issued to protect the children.

  Crime

  Dec 18, 2024
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• B.C. man missing after falling into Fraser River near Lillooet: police

  Police said they received a call on Sept. 6 at 5:15 p.m. from someone who said a man had fallen into the Fraser River near the 6 Mile fishing grounds off Highway 99 in Lillooet.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2024
• 2.5M dumptruck loads of debris went into the river when B.C. landslide dam broke

  The Fraser River is not expected to have any large rises in water levels, however, there are concerns for boaters as there is potential for debris to travel the length.

  Environment

  Aug 8, 2024
• B.C. planning for worst-case scenario if Chilcotin River landslide bursts

  The province issued an emergency alert late Friday, warning people anywhere on the Chilcotin River to evacuate immediately.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2024
• Float homeowners feel hung out to dry as houses run aground in Fraser River

  Canoe Pass Village residents say a buildup of silt is causing their homes to run aground and governments need to dredge the Fraser River to prevent further damage to properties.

  Politics

  May 12, 2024
• ‘Lights on’: Coquitlam RCMP see vehicle submerged in Fraser River, unable to reach it

  Police are investigating after a vehicle was found fully submerged in the Fraser River near a boat launch in Coquitlam in the early morning hours on Saturday.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2024
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• B.C. volunteers race to rescue stranded salmon in Fraser Canyon by hand

  Xwísten (Bridge River Indian Band) Chief Ina Williams could not thank the group of volunteers enough for their hard work.

  Environment

  Oct 8, 2023
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• Richmond RCMP release details about body recovered from Fraser River

  Mounties are releasing the details in hopes the public can assist as they work to identify a body pulled from the Fraser River on May 30, 2022.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2023