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Federal government announces closure of most Pacific herring fisheries

VANCOUVER — Most commercial fisheries for Pacific herring on the West Coast have been closed with the exception of harvests by First Nations for food and ceremonial purposes.

Dec 16, 2021 2:42 PM Read more >

RCMP officer in Surrey, B.C., pulls pair from vehicle that crashed into swimming pool

SURREY, B.C. — An RCMP officer in Surrey, B.C., may add lifeguard to his credits after rescuing two people from a vehicle that had crashed into a swimming pool.

Dec 16, 2021 1:23 PM Read more >

Turning away unvaccinated workers will erode HandyDART service 'drastically,' says union

Over 30 HandyDART workers will be given unpaid leave starting Dec. 21, when a TransLink mandatory vaccination policy goes into effect. Some worry it will compound a worker shortage and threaten to reduce service.

Dec 16, 2021 1:11 PM Read more >

New West mom's 'terrifying' detention strikes fear among migrants and sparks Dec. 18 rally

Woman detained by CBSA after dropping child off at sanctuary school

Dec 16, 2021 12:58 PM Read more >

Arsonist who set ex-girlfriend's house on fire in Squamish Nation community avoids jail time

Fire was "motivated by revenge", says judge

Dec 16, 2021 12:39 PM Read more >

Arctic cold, snow, winter storm warnings up for areas of B.C.

VANCOUVER — Extreme cold is in the forecast for parts of British Columbia, while residents in other areas are being warned that snow is on the way.

Dec 16, 2021 11:28 AM Read more >

TransLink adding braille signage at all Lower Mainland bus stops

Project now underway

Dec 16, 2021 11:17 AM Read more >

B.C. health minister says more public health orders could be coming

Recent transmission has come from smaller gatherings, not large events, according to Dix

Dec 15, 2021 5:41 PM Read more >

B.C. woman dubbed 'Wires' wants stock fraud charges dropped

The SEC alleges Yvonne Gasarchis received over $1 million between 2010 and 2019 for facilitating transactions between shell companies

Dec 15, 2021 4:36 PM Read more >

RCMP looking for fake cop who stole money after conducting alleged Coquitlam traffic stop

Motorist explained to the local detachment the vehicle that pulled them over flashed red and blue lights, but the man wasn't wearing a police uniform.

Dec 15, 2021 3:34 PM Read more >