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Evacuation alert issued for Barnston Island along B.C.'s Fraser River

Evacuation alert issued for Barnston Island along B.C.'s Fraser River

VANCOUVER — An evacuation alert has been issued for a small island along British Columbia's Fraser River due to possible flooding from swelling waters after rainfall and snowmelt.
Thursday marks one year since fire razed Village of Lytton

Thursday marks one year since fire razed Village of Lytton

“We want people back,” said Mike Farnworth, the provincial minister of public safety. “The reality is recovery takes time. It can take quite a bit of time.”
New local B.C. Supreme Court judge born and raised in Kelowna

New local B.C. Supreme Court judge born and raised in Kelowna

It was a “somewhat poorly kept secret” that Kelowna's Briana Hardwick always wanted to become a judge.
Robbery witness: 'In the doorway is standing a guy and he is carrying an assault rifle'

Robbery witness: 'In the doorway is standing a guy and he is carrying an assault rifle'

Hiding alone in the bank manager's office while the gunman went to the vault, Shelli Fryer dialed 911 and left the line open, “praying they wouldn’t talk.”
Amazing mom leads SPCA officer to newborn puppies

Amazing mom leads SPCA officer to newborn puppies

The nine pups will be available for adoption in six to seven weeks.
Fatal kitten beating nets B.C. man four months in jail

Fatal kitten beating nets B.C. man four months in jail

The five-month-old kitten was in "critical distress" and was too badly injured to be treated.
West Van police impound two Lambos nabbed driving in tandem 156 km/h

West Van police impound two Lambos nabbed driving in tandem 156 km/h

West Vancouver Police impounded two Lamborghini supercars after they were spotted being driven twice the speed limit on the Sea-to-Sky Highway Friday.
B.C. man who killed, dismembered roommate loses appeal

B.C. man who killed, dismembered roommate loses appeal

On April 17, 2018, Ernest Hosack was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole eligibility for 15 years.
Vancouver plans for removal of beached barge, months after it washed up during storm

Vancouver plans for removal of beached barge, months after it washed up during storm

VANCOUVER — A timeline has finally been announced for the removal of a huge barge that wedged itself onto a beach in Vancouver's English Bay last November.
B.C. stock promoter used Colombia 'boiler room' in offshore scheme, SEC alleges

B.C. stock promoter used Colombia 'boiler room' in offshore scheme, SEC alleges

Former Vancouver investment adviser Bradley Moynes is charged with multiple counts of securities fraud.