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COVID-related crew shortage forced cancellation of Queen of Surrey sailings

COVID-related crew shortage forced cancellation of Queen of Surrey sailings

BC Ferries says the “staffing issue” that forced the cancellation of the Queen of Surrey’s 5:25 p.m. sailing from Langdale Nov. 4 as well as one of its scheduled round-trips on the Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay route was COVID-related.
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Woman refusing to wear a mask is escorted off B.C. ferry

Woman refusing to wear a mask is escorted off B.C. ferry

Delta police were called to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal twice on Wednesday dealing with a person who refused to wear a mask and a mental health-related call. According to DPD, officers were contacted around 7:20 a.m.
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At one time, it was a fantasy of life on the lam in Squamish — a dream which has taken a dark turn

At one time, it was a fantasy of life on the lam in Squamish — a dream which has taken a dark turn

The partner of an alleged neo-Nazi wrestles with the unthinkable
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Squamish RCMP police briefs

Squamish RCMP police briefs

Person in crisis helped. Spike in theft from vehicles. Excessive speed. Extreme selfie.
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Police recover 'Max' — the dog stolen from the Squamish pound

Police recover 'Max' — the dog stolen from the Squamish pound

Two people arrested
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West Van bans bleed-out rat poison on district property

West Van bans bleed-out rat poison on district property

All three municipalities now have anticoagulant rodenticide bans in place on their properties and are moving forward with plans for alternative pest control methods
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Despite thousands of mail-in ballots, Elections BC says final count on schedule

Despite thousands of mail-in ballots, Elections BC says final count on schedule

VICTORIA — Elections BC says it expects the final count in last month's election to take at least three days to complete when it begins on Friday.
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B.C.’s ambulance paramedics warn about ‘silent killer’ in homes

B.C.’s ambulance paramedics warn about ‘silent killer’ in homes

B.C.’s ambulance paramedics are warning the public about an increase in emergencies related to carbon monoxide poisoning. To mark Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, Nov.
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Video: Thousands of snow geese visited Richmond

Video: Thousands of snow geese visited Richmond

The annual site of thousands of snow geese in Richmond was captured in a video by a Richmondite and shared on social media.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. rise to highest level in more than six months

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. rise to highest level in more than six months

The number of people actively battling COVID-19 in B.C. has passed the 3,000 mark for the first time
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