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4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Vancouver Island

The quake hit about 234 kilometres from Port Hardy just before 6:25 a.m. Monday.

Oct 28, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Large forested area added to Gabriola Island park

The 31.5-hectare parcel known as Wilkinson Woods was bought by the Regional District of Nanaimo and will be added to 707 Community Park

Oct 28, 2024 3:02 AM Read more >

North Vancouver declares state of local emergency, 3 homes evacuated after heavy rain

The District of North Vancouver has declared a state of local emergency and ordered three homes evacuated in the Deep Cove neighbourhood over concerns debris left behind from last weekend's atmospheric river could pose a safety risk.

Oct 27, 2024 11:24 AM Read more >

Hiring spree for De Havilland's North Saanich plant as it gears up to make firefighting planes for Europe

De Havilland is selling 22 Canadair 515 firefighting planes to European customers with delivery expected to begin in late 2027 or early 2028.

Oct 27, 2024 9:44 AM Read more >

Three taken to hospital after fight breaks out at New Westminster, B.C., casino

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police are searching for a suspect after three people were stabbed at a casino in New Westminster, B.C., early Saturday morning.

Oct 26, 2024 2:23 PM Read more >

Wind warning for B.C.'s south coast with gusts up to 90 km/h expected overnight

Coastal British Columbia will see strong winds overnight with gusts that could reach speeds of between 90 and 110 kilometres per hour.

Oct 25, 2024 7:36 PM Read more >

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal Metro Vancouver school stabbing

SURREY, B.C. — A man charged in the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old in the parking lot of a Metro Vancouver high school two years ago has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Oct 25, 2024 3:50 PM Read more >

50 tonnes of 'fatbergs' removed from Richmond, B.C., sewers, Metro Vancouver says

Workers in Metro Vancouver have chiselled away about 50 tonnes of so-called "fatbergs" that have clogged the sewer system and prompted a reminder to residents not to dump grease down the drain.

Oct 25, 2024 3:07 PM Read more >

Police looking for missing 18-year-old man last seen in Surrey

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact police.

Oct 25, 2024 1:39 PM Read more >

Loggerhead sea turtle found in Pedder Bay released into California waters

The turtle, nicknamed Moira, was found in February, severely hypothermic and far from the animal’s normal range.

Oct 25, 2024 2:32 AM Read more >