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Construction survey shows B.C. firms expect less work in 2021 but need more workers

Construction survey shows B.C. firms expect less work in 2021 but need more workers

VANCOUVER — The association representing construction employers in British Columbia says most expect less work in 2021, although employees will see wages climb.
Vancouver man spends Christmas Day in jail after violating PHO on parties, social gatherings

Vancouver man spends Christmas Day in jail after violating PHO on parties, social gatherings

Vancouver police say they have received 12 complaints about noise and parties at the man’s downtown apartment since September.
Someone called 911 because their food didn't arrive

Someone called 911 because their food didn't arrive

E-Comm lists top-10 bad 911 calls of 2020
Two die in B.C. avalanche as forecasters warn of 'complex,' 'weak' snowpack

Two die in B.C. avalanche as forecasters warn of 'complex,' 'weak' snowpack

PEMBERTON, B.C. — RCMP say two men have died in an avalanche north of Whistler, B.C.
Teen killed in targeted shooting in Surrey, B.C., after similar attack a day before

Teen killed in targeted shooting in Surrey, B.C., after similar attack a day before

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a teenager in Surrey, B.C., the second deadly attack in the city in as many days. Sgt.
B.C. health officials urge people to avoid New Year gatherings

B.C. health officials urge people to avoid New Year gatherings

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are urging people to avoid gatherings in celebration of New Year's Eve.

B.C. police watchdog called after fatal highway crash near Chilliwack

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — The Mounties say British Columbia's police watchdog has been notified after two people died and another was seriously injured in a vehicle collision early Tuesday near Chilliwack.
Two suspects identified in theft of jade boulder in British Columbia: RCMP

Two suspects identified in theft of jade boulder in British Columbia: RCMP

CACHE CREEK, B.C. — The RCMP say they've identified two suspects in an investigation into the theft of a massive slab of low-grade jade from outside a gift shop in B.C.'s southern Interior earlier this month.

Police say man found dead after a trailer fire in Abbotsford, B.C.

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — A 66-year-old man has been found dead following a fire at a home in Abbotsford, B.C. Police say in a news release the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service responded to a 911 call about a fire in a trailer on Monday.
Skier escapes slide as weak snow sustains avalanche risk in parts of B.C.

Skier escapes slide as weak snow sustains avalanche risk in parts of B.C.

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — Avalanche Canada has lifted a recent warning about the extreme potential for slides on eastern British Columbia mountains, but backcountry users are urged to remain cautious because of weak snowpack layers across the province.