BCOct 21, 2025
Lamborghini impounded as BC Highway Patrol reminds drivers of winter tire rules
BC Highway Patrol is reminding drivers across the province to equip their vehicles with proper winter tires after a luxury sports car was impounded for speeding and failing to meet seasonal driving requirements.
On October 13, 2025, a Highway Patrol motorcycle officer on Highway 99 near Porteau Cove clocked a northbound Lamborghini Huracán travelling at 165 kilometres per hour in an 80 zone. The 34-year-old North Vancouver driver was stopped and received multiple fines under the Motor Vehicle Act, including for excessive speed, failing to display a front licence plate, and not meeting winter
BCOct 21, 2025
B.C. to extend unpaid leave for 'catastrophic' illness, injury: Eby
The British Columbia government is proposing changes to the province's Employment Standards Act to allow up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave each year for people facing what Premier David Eby described as "catastrophic" illness or injury.
Eby told a news conference in Victoria that the change would take effect this fall if the bill is passed by his New Democrat majority government.
He says the leave would ensure people undergoing treatment such as chemotherapy could take the time they need without worrying about job security.
Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside joined Eby, saying workers deserve to
BCOct 21, 2025
Pedestrian killed after early morning crash in Langley, RCMP investigating
Langley RCMP say one person has died following a collision early Tuesday morning near 264 Street and 0 Avenue.
Police were called to the scene around 6:42 a.m., where emergency crews from the British Columbia Ambulance Service and the Township of Langley Fire Department also responded. Investigators say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene despite life-saving efforts.
Sergeant Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP said officers remain on site as investigators work to determine the circumstances leading up to the crash.
The area around 264 Street and 0 Avenue is closed to traf
BCOct 17, 2025
Reconstruction approved for Hazel Trembath Elementary after 2023 fire
The British Columbia government has approved plans to rebuild Hazel Trembath Elementary School in Port Coquitlam, nearly two years after a fire destroyed the original building.
Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma announced Friday that a new, 240-seat school will be constructed on the same site where the blaze occurred in October 2023. The province says the $39-million project will be developed through an accelerated model designed to shorten construction timelines, marking what officials describe as a first-of-its-kind approach in B.C.
Ma said the school’s loss was deeply felt across the commu
BCOct 16, 2025
Surrey café linked to Indian star Kapil Sharma hit by gunfire for third time this year
Surrey RCMP are investigating another shooting at Kap’s Café, a local restaurant associated with Bollywood comedian and television host Kapil Sharma. Police say the business was struck by multiple bullets early Thursday morning, marking the third such incident at the location this year.
Officers were called to the café just before 4 a.m. and found damage to the building caused by gunfire. Staff members were inside at the time, but no injuries were reported. Authorities have not released information about suspects or a possible motive.
The same café was targeted by two separate shootings e
BCOct 16, 2025
Dawson Creek declares local emergency as drought strains city’s water supply
The City of Dawson Creek has declared a state of local emergency in response to a worsening drought that has pushed water reserves to critically low levels.
Mayor Darcy Dober said the measure was necessary after years of conservation efforts could no longer offset the impact of consecutive dry seasons. The declaration allows the city to seek provincial support and resources as it works to identify temporary water sources and protect essential community services.
City officials emphasized that Dawson Creek is not yet out of water but is taking proactive steps to avoid that outcome. The Kiskati
BCOct 15, 2025
B.C. report warns youth suicide rates remain unchanged as province lags in prevention strategy
A new report commissioned by British Columbia’s chief coroner warns that despite years of concern and investment, the province has made little progress in preventing youth suicide. The findings echo long-standing national data showing that suicide remains one of the leading causes of death for young people across Canada.
The review, led by Dr. Jatinder Baidwan, examined the deaths of 435 individuals aged nine to 25 between 2019 and 2023. It found that suicide continues to be the second most common cause of death among children and youth in B.C., and the third among those aged 19 to 29. Those
BCOct 15, 2025
Flights delayed after B.C. airport hacked with pro-Hamas messages
The airport in Kelowna, B.C., says some flights were delayed after its terminal information screens and public address system were hacked, with social media posts showing pro-Hamas messages on the displays.
The posts show screens at Kelowna International Airport saying "Israel lost the war, Hamas won," and calling U.S. President Donald Trump a pig.
Other videos depict slogans being played over the airport's public announcement system.
The airport has confirmed the incident on its website, adding that staff successfully removed the unauthorized messaging by a "third party."
The update posted a
BCOct 15, 2025
One woman dead, another charged after fatal stabbing in Campbell River
A 30-year-old woman has died and another woman has been charged following a stabbing in Campbell River early Sunday morning.
According to RCMP, officers were called to the 1300 block of Dogwood Street shortly after midnight following reports of a violent attack. A patrol officer in the area reached the scene within a minute and arrested a 29-year-old suspect who was leaving the location.
Despite emergency crews performing life-saving measures, police say the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect has since been charged with second-degree murder and remains in custody.
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