BCAug 12, 2025
Bridge replacement will improve Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon
Work will get underway in fall 2025 on a project to replace the aging Sackum overhead bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Lytton, improving safety and supporting the long-term reliability of Highway 1 in the region.
The project includes the design and construction of a modern two-lane bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rail line.
Additional upgrades will improve safety by realigning a section of the highway north of the bridge. This upgrade will remove a short passing lane that no longer meets standards, and create a gentler curve, wider and more consistent shoulders
BCAug 12, 2025
Police investigate suspicious sudden death
Police are investigating after a man died in hospital following his discovery suffering from serious injuries early Sunday morning.
On August 10, 2025, at 12:42 a.m., the Port Alberni RCMP received a report of an assault near the intersection of Johnston Road and Victoria Quay. There, police located a man suffering from serious injuries. He was transported to hospital but succumbed to his injuries despite life-saving efforts.
Port Alberni RCMP General Investigation Section has assumed conduct of this ongoing investigation and is working to determine the circumstances that led to the man’s de
BCAug 12, 2025
Police investigating weekend shooting in Prince George
On Sunday, August 10, 2025, shortly before 12:30 a.m., Prince George RCMP were advised of a shooting that occurred on the 2000-block of Quince Street in Prince George, BC
Frontline police officers responded to a report of a 22-year-old male, who was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
“The investigation is still in its early stages, but initial findings indicated this was likely a targeted event and there is no increased risk to the general public. If anyone in the neighbourhood witnessed the event or saw something suspicious we ask that they please con
BCAug 12, 2025
Two vehicle collision claims life of one driver
On August 11, 2025 at 1:42pm, the Fort St John RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 97 North at the 269 Rd, just north of Fort St John. It was reported that an SUV had collided with a tanker truck.
Fort St John RCMP, BC Ambulance Service and Charlie Lake and Fort St John Fire Services all attended the scene.
Fort St John RCMP frontline police officers determined that a southbound SUV failed to stop for a red light and collided with the tanker truck while the tanker truck was turning left onto Highway 97 from 269 Rd.
The driver of the SUV was declared deceased on scene.
BCAug 12, 2025
One dead, man arrested after shooting in apartment in Abbotsford, B.C.
Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting at an apartment building.
Abbotsford police say the incident happened at around 4 p.m. Monday in the 30400 block of Cardinal Avenue, where officers responded to a call reporting a shooting.
Police say officers at the scene found the incident took place in one unit in the apartment complex, and the male victim had already died.
Another man found at the scene was arrested, and police say there is no ongoing danger to the public.
Abbotsford police say they are in the process of transitioning the case to the I
BCAug 11, 2025
'Day of action' for Air Canada flight attendants at major airports
Air Canada flight attendants staged demonstrations at airports in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal on Wednesday as part of a National Day of Action organized by their union.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents more than 9,500 flight attendants, says the goal is to raise awareness of what it describes as “poverty wages” and unpaid labour that occurs when crews are on duty but not in the air.
Union members have been in contract talks with Air Canada since the start of the year. Earlier this month, workers voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate
BCAug 11, 2025
Denny Bao and Juliet Zhang win titles at Surrey Open tournament
The Surrey Open tennis tournament concluded on Sunday at Newton Athletic Park in Surrey. During this, in the men's open category, 19-year-old Denny Bao of Vancouver defeated Henry Ren in straight sets 6-4, 6-2. Henry Ren entered the final of the Surrey Open for the third time in a row, but once again he lost in the title match. The title win earned Denny Bao a prize of $7,100 and Henry Ren a runner-up prize of $3,550. The final match in the women's open singles category was between 30-year-old veteran player Juliet Zhang of Richmond and 14-year-old Lyza Dovopol. In this match, Juliet Zhang won
BCAug 11, 2025
Public assistance has resulted in an arrest
At 6:30 pm on July 27, 2025, in the 200 block of Selby Road in Nanaimo, a witness saw a male punch and kick his German Shepherd. The witness captured a photo of the male and the dog and reported the incident to the Nanaimo RCMP.On August 5, 2025, the Nanaimo RCMP published a media release with the photo and requested the public's assistance in identifying and locating the suspect. Cst Wade, a member of the Nanaimo RCMP, said after the release, the police received over 20 calls from the public with information about the male and his dog.UPDATE:On the afternoon of August 7, 2025, in response to
BCAug 11, 2025
B.C. wildfire that forced evacuation in Okanagan region is now being held
A wildfire in the British Columbia Interior that forced a tactical evacuation of about 25 homes over the weekend is now declared as being held.
The BC Wildfire Service says the classification means the fire of about 2.5 hectares in size near Kelowna, B.C., is not expected to grow beyond its current perimeter.
All residents evacuated Sunday can now return home, although Central Okanagan Emergency Operations says three addresses have been placed on alert to prepare for possible evacuation again on short notice.
The wildfire service had warned that hot, dry and windy weather in southern B.C. coul