BCJul 20, 2021
Cooler weather helps to cut the number of new wildfire starts
Cooler weather cut the number of new wildfire starts over the weekend across BC, but the BC Wildfire Service says 300 blazes are still burning and 37 of them are either highly visible or a direct threat to lives and property. The wildfire service says three new wildfires have been sparked in the last two days. It says the wildfire danger remains high to extreme across most of southern BC, but rain has cut the risk to moderate, or even lower, across much of the northern half of the province. The chance of showers remains in the forecast for many northern and central regions, but Environment Ca
BCJul 20, 2021
Flood waters remain very high in Yukon
Flood waters remain very high in Yukon but after days of sandbagging, residents around Lake Laberge and the Southern Lakes are finally getting some positive news. Flood warnings are posted for those regions but a statement from Yukon's Emergency Measures Organization says water levels are dropping. It says levels of Bennett, Tagish and March lakes are still six to 15 centimetres above record water levels in 2007, but are dropping slowly, while the level of Lake Laberge has fallen 1.5 centimetres in the last 24 hours, and is now at 42 centimetres above 2007 levels. One property on Lake Laberge
CanadaJul 19, 2021
Trudeau says rising vaccination rates and declining COVID-19 cases are allowing Canada to move forward with adjusted border measures
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says rising vaccination rates and declining COVID-19 cases are allowing Canada to move forward with adjusted border measures next month. The federal government will begin letting fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents into Canada on August 9th, and the rest of the world starting September 7th. Trudeau says the move is in recognition of the unique bond between the US and Canada, especially between border communities. However, there's no indication yet from the White House if it will be reciprocated. The federal government will begin letting ful
BCJul 19, 2021
Burnaby RCMP investigating a collision involving a pedestrian
Burnaby RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team continue to investigate a collision that has left a 77 year old man in the hospital with serious, life altering injuries, but in stable condition. Frontline officers came upon the collision just after 5 p.m. on Sunday evening. The vehicle was travelling westbound on Grange Street when the collision occurred at the Barker Avenue intersection, which is equipped with traffic lights. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and continues to cooperate with the investigation. "If you witnessed this event or have dash cam video of the inciden
BCJul 19, 2021
Police seek witnesses to shooting in Whalley
Surrey RCMP Serious Crime Unit is seeking witnesses to a shooting which occurred outside of a pub in Whalley. At approximately 1:14 a.m. on July 19, 2012, Surrey RCMP Frontline responded to a report of an injured man under the Patullo Bridge. Frontline officers located the man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. Police believe the man was shot near the Brownsville Pub in the 11900-block of Old Yale Road and they are asking for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam video to contact Surrey RCMP. This investigation is
BCJul 19, 2021
Fatal Crash near Hwy 1 on Bradner Road in Abbotsford
On July 19, 2021 at approximately 9:40 AM, BC Highway Patrol, Abbotsford Police Department and Emergency Services responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 1 (westbound) near Bradner Road in Abbotsford. Police are in the early stages of this investigation, but can confirm that the lone occupant of the vehicle involved has died. The cause of this crash has not yet been determined. BC Highway Patrol Chilliwack, the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) and the BC Coroners’ Service are continuing the investigation at the scene and this will impact westbound t
BCJul 19, 2021
Church destroyed by fire in Surrey, B.C.
Firefighters in Surrey, B.C., had to work quickly to keep an early morning fire from spreading to nearby buildings but they could not save the church where the blaze began. Surrey Fire Service assistant chief Shelley Morris says the St. George Coptic Orthodox Church was engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived at around 3:30 a.m. She says the roof of the church has collapsed and the building was destroyed. Firefighters drenched nearby trees and buildings to ensure embers could not ignite other properties in the dry conditions. Crews were expected to remain at the scene for hours dealing w
BCJul 19, 2021
Surrey RCMP describes suspect vehicle involved in shooting
Mounties in Surrey are investigating a shooting where they say someone in an SUV fired a gun at a minivan that was stopped at an intersection. RCMP describe the suspect vehicle as a white, newer model Audi Q5, and they say it drove past the victim's red Dodge Caravan late Saturday afternoon. Police say the Audi driver then fired numerous shots into the windshield and passenger side of the minivan before driving off. One person in the minivan suffered minor injuries from broken glass.
CanadaJul 19, 2021
Federal government will begin letting fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents into Canada on Aug. 9
The federal government will begin letting fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents into Canada on Aug. 9, and the rest of the world Sept. 7. Officials say the 14-day quarantine requirement will be waived as of Aug. 9 for eligible travellers who are currently residing in the United States and have received a full course of a COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Canada. Children under 12 who are accompanied by fully vaccinated family members will also be exempt, provided they wear a mask in public places and avoid indoor group settings. All travellers will still be required to sub
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