DNA tests are being carried out to identify the victims of a deadly bus crash in Bulgaria. Authorities say at least 45 people, including a dozen children, have died after the bus carrying tourists back to North Macedonia crashed and caught fire. The bus apparently ripped through a guardrail on a highway early this morning. Authorities say the cause of the crash is still under investigation. Photos taken shortly after the crash showed the vehicle engulfed in flames as plumes of thick, black smoke rose. Seven survivors were taken to the hospital out of the 52 people on the bus at the time. The

Environment Canada is warning more rainfall is expected in B-C this week and that it will affect areas that are still recovering from last week's floods.They say another so-called atmospheric river is expected to bring 40 to 70 millimetres of rain in the Fraser Valley, and potentially more than 100 millimetres in the North Shore Mountains around Howe Sound.Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the federal government is working with Environment Canada to develop a ranking system for atmospheric rivers, which would help the province better understand potential risks.Farnworth says he's been

Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 1,052 new cases of COVID-19, including three epi-linked cases, for a total of 215,688 cases in the province:Nov. 19-20: 390 new casesNov. 20-21: 332 new casesNov. 21-22: 330 new casesThere are 3,132 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 210,070 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 337 individuals are in hospital and 115 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the last 72 hours, 10 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,303.The new deaths include:Fraser

Environment and Climate Change Canada is warning that more rainfall is expected in B.C. this week and it will likely affect areas that are still recovering from last week's floods. Warning preparedness meteorologist Armel Castellan said a "parade of storms" is expected throughout the fall and winter in the province. "The forecast going forward for the south coast is very wet," he said. "We are bracing for a record-breaking fall in terms of overall precipitation numbers for communities along the central and south coast." While the province won't likely see the same amounts of rainfall as it did

Surrey RCMP is proud to share that 34 officers are being honored by Alexa’s Team for their outstanding efforts removing 1,219 impaired drivers from roadways in 2020.Alexa’s Team was launched in 2008 as a tribute to four-year-old Alexa Middelar whose life was tragically taken by a drunk driver. Each year, Alexa’s Team recognizes police officers in B.C. who demonstrate extraordinary efforts in removing impaired drivers from B.C. roads.This year, 34 Surrey RCMP officers are being recognized by Alexa’s Team for their dedication and efforts taking impaired drivers off the roads in 2020. Con

Members of Parliament have re-elected Liberal Anthony Rota as Speaker of the House of Commons. His re-election was no surprise as he had been widely praised, even by opposition parties, for deftly steering the House through the COVID-19 pandemic. The last parliamentary session was unprecedented, with the introduction of a hybrid format to give MPs the option to participate virtually in proceedings to avoid spreading the virus. Rota had also been widely praised for his calm demeanour refereeing the Commons during what were often heated exchanges among MPs from rival parties. Six other MPs ran

Police say the suspect in a deadly Christmas parade crash in suburban Milwaukee was in a domestic disturbance just minutes before he killed five people and injured 48. Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson says there is no evidence of terrorism in the event. Police say the suspect in a deadly Christmas parade crash in suburban Milwaukee was in a domestic disturbance just minutes before he killed five people and injured 48. Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said Monday there is no evidence of terrorism in the event. He says police were preparing five charges of intentional homicide charges again

The officer in charge of the Surrey RCMP is accusing the city's ruling slate of undermining public safety. Assistant Commissioner Brian Edwards issued a statement on Sunday criticizing comments made by the Safe Surrey Coalition. The coalition issued a statement to social media saying hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent by Mounties to undermine the civic slate's authority. Edwards says the comments could directly impact Mounties' efforts to maintain public safety.

The federal government says BC residents displaced or left jobless due to extreme flooding should immediately apply for employment insurance benefits. Federal employment Minister Carla Qualtrough says the federal government is waiving the requirement for applicants to show a record of employment, recognizing that it may be difficult for many to obtain the proper documentation right now. She says the government is looking at the possibility that people may have exhausted their EI due to receiving pandemic benefits. Qualtrough says the government will figure out a solution and Ottawa will help