Second of two parts (Part 1 here) The former leader of B.C.’s Liberal Party believes housing prices on Vancouver’s west side will stay out of reach for local families as “long as the city is an attractive place to live; people will want to live here.” Andrew Wilkinson, MLA for the B.C. riding arguably battered…
Shortly before midnight Sunday, Claudette Abraham was relaxing in her tent when she heard the first explosions, followed by a woman screaming “Fire!” “Some people were trying to keep warm, and their propane tanks exploded on them last night,” Abraham said Monday. “It was really big bangs, big popping sounds. And the flames, holy smokes,…
Here’s your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel coronavirus situation in B.C. for Dec. 15, 2020. We’ll provide summaries of what’s going on in B.C. right here so you can get the latest news at a glance. This page will be updated regularly throughout the day, with developments added as…
The first vaccinations for COVID-19 have been administered in Canada. Anita Quidangen, a Toronto personal support worker, received her shot during a live broadcast on Monday around 9 a.m. Meanwhile in B.C., the first vaccinations are set to take place on Tuesday, beginning with healthcare workers. While vaccine deployment will be prioritized, B.C.’s provincial health…
An 81-year-old woman who had critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Burnaby on Friday afternoon has died in hospital. Burnaby RCMP are seeking witnesses to the accident which occurred around 1 p.m. at the intersection of Imperial Street and Sussex Avenue. The name of the woman, who was a Burnaby resident, was…
A new outbreak has been declared at Burnaby Hospital after three patients tested positive for COVID-19 this week. The outbreak is limited to a medical unit, which has been closed to admissions, Fraser Health said in a statement on Tuesday. Other departments, including the emergency room, remain operational and are not affected. Contact tracing, enhanced…
B.C.’s representative for children and youth is calling for the province to make improvements to transition supports for those aging out of government care by April 2022. More than 800 youths each year turn 19 while in foster care, the age at which social worker support and financial payments end. These young people are disproportionately…
A winter storm warning is in effect for the Coquihalla Highway. Significant amounts of snowfall and gusty winds are expected on the highway between Hope and Merritt, with heavy snow expected at times Tuesday and into the night. By Wednesday morning, Environment Canada is calling for up to 30 centimetres of snow. All non-essential travel…
Whistler Real Estate is always a great idea! An investment in Whistler Real Estate is sure to satisfy all of your home buying desires. From snowy winters to perfect summers, Whistler has it all! The landscape will have you feeling like you’re living in a magazine. Purchasing property in Whistler is going to make even…
A pedestrian has been transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in South Surrey on Monday night. The incident occurred at the intersection of North Bluff Road and Best St. at around 7 p.m. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and is co-operating with police. The intersection…