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Heavy rain expected for Metro Vancouver for first night of Taylor Swift weekend

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada is warning of heavy rain for parts of B.C.'s south coast and a blanket of snow for areas in the B.C. Interior.

Dec 6, 2024 4:22 PM Read more >

RCMP reopen Highway 97 in Okanagan after closure for assault investigation

KELOWNA, B.C. — RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say they have reopened Highway 97 to all traffic after closing it for a stretch due to an assault investigation in the early morning hours on Friday. The route was shut just before 1 p.m.

Dec 6, 2024 2:42 PM Read more >

B.C. prosecutors proceed with motor vehicle charges, not criminal, after fatal crash

VICTORIA — The B.C. Prosecution Service says it will continue to pursue charges under the Motor Vehicle Act against the driver allegedly involved in a crash that killed a university student and hurt two others in Kamloops, B.C., in November 2023.

Dec 6, 2024 2:03 PM Read more >

Ombudsman to investigate delay in sending social assistance cheques amid post strike

VICTORIA — Thousands of social assistance cheques have not been distributed in British Columbia because of the Canada Post strike, prompting an investigation by provincial ombudsperson Jay Chalke.

Dec 6, 2024 11:38 AM Read more >

Default speed limit of 50 km/h being phased out in most of Victoria

Within three years, only Douglas and Blanshard north of Caledonia Avenue to Tolmie will have a 50 km/h speed limit

Dec 6, 2024 5:20 AM Read more >

End Game: A look back at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour as it arrives in Vancouver

Sunday's performance will the last show of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. Here are some facts about her record-breaking tour.

Dec 6, 2024 1:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver changes tune under Swift spell, as Gastown clock chimes 'Shake it Off'

VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is changing many things in Vancouver, from the tune of Gastown's iconic clock to traffic patterns as thousands of fans pour into the city ahead of Friday's first show.

Dec 5, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

B.C. launches review of 911 services after complaints about costs, transparency

VICTORIA — British Columbia is launching a review of the province's 911 emergency service after complaints about escalating costs and lack of transparency.

Dec 5, 2024 11:06 AM Read more >

Flights cancelled as heavy fog cuts visibility to near zero in Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Dense fog has reduced visibility to near-zero for the third straight day in Metro Vancouver, cancelling flights and creating potentially hazardous travel conditions.

Dec 5, 2024 8:55 AM Read more >

Creative Taylor Swift fans craft ways around bracelet rules for Vancouver shows

VANCOUVER — When BC Place stadium announced a ban on loose objects and large bags for Taylor Swift's upcoming shows in Vancouver, it put some Swifties in a bind — what to do with the hundreds of friendship bracelets that are traditionally swapped at

Dec 5, 2024 8:49 AM Read more >