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Driver who killed worker in construction zone guilty of dangerous driving

Driver who killed worker in construction zone guilty of dangerous driving

Raymond Ferguson, 69, died at the scene, and a flagger was taken to hospital with fractured ribs.
Veteran Stan Peterec set to make fight history at Royal Athletic Park

Veteran Stan Peterec set to make fight history at Royal Athletic Park

The 66-year-old is set to fight Aug. 30 in Summer Slugfest IX — his first fight in 13 years.
Man facing second-degree murder charge in fatal assault in Coquitlam, B.C.

Man facing second-degree murder charge in fatal assault in Coquitlam, B.C.

COQUITLAM — A 59-year-old man faces a second-degree murder charge after an alleged attack with a weapon resulted in the death of another man in Coquitlam, B.C. Homicide investigators say it happened on Aug.
Homicide team investigates fatal shooting in Maple Ridge, B.C.

Homicide team investigates fatal shooting in Maple Ridge, B.C.

MAPLE RIDGE — Homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting overnight in Maple Ridge, B.C.
'We are losing a generation'

'We are losing a generation'

Representatives from the St’át’imc Chiefs Council discuss next steps after declaring a state of emergency over toxic drug deaths
Squamish man awaits sentence for fatal 2022 hit-and-run

Squamish man awaits sentence for fatal 2022 hit-and-run

A Provincial Court judge has delayed his decision on the sentencing of a Squamish man who pleaded guilty to a deadly drunk driving incident that killed one person and injured another.
Nanaimo couple known for off-road adventures dies in mountain accident

Nanaimo couple known for off-road adventures dies in mountain accident

Crews arrived on scene and found one person with no vital signs and a second person away from the crash site, disoriented and with serious injuries.
Wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., triggers evacuations, road closure

Wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., triggers evacuations, road closure

PORT ALBERNI — The rapidly growing wildfire on Vancouver Island near Port Alberni, B.C., has reached 13.9 square kilometres in size, almost triple what was reported when the fire was first reported late Monday.
Vail Resorts launches 50%-off Epic Friend Tickets program

Vail Resorts launches 50%-off Epic Friend Tickets program

New perk replaces Buddy Tickets, offers consistent savings at 37 North American resorts, including Whistler Blackcomb
Surrey police test biometric scanning of detainees' vital signs in jail cells

Surrey police test biometric scanning of detainees' vital signs in jail cells

SURREY — The Surrey Police Service has begun using live biometric scanners in its jail cells to monitor the health of people being detained.