Fraser River

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• ‘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
• 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
• 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
• Concerns grow about derelict former BC Ferries ship moored on Fraser River

  The former ferry is now causing worry on two fronts as it's a major pollution hazard and it could possibly break free of its mooring and crash into something downriver.

  Environment

  Sep 21, 2023
• Annual Stalew Pow Wow gets underway at the Langley Events Centre

  The Stalew Pow Wow is returning for its second year at the Langley Event Centre. The community is invited to learn more about Indigenous culture, art, food and traditions.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2023
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• Commission predicts bumper run of B.C. pink salmon

  The run of pink salmon in British Columbia's Fraser River is exceeding expectations this summer.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2023
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• Expanded restrictions in Vancouver to stop spread of damaging Japanese beetle

  The iridescent copper and green coloured beetle can significantly damage landscape and ornamental plants, fruit and vegetable gardens, nurseries, orchards and crops.

  Environment

  Jun 28, 2023