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Pedestrian dragged 140 metres in Burnaby hit-and-run

Pedestrian dragged 140 metres in Burnaby hit-and-run

Burnaby RCMP are investigating a hit-and-run early Wednesday morning that saw a 27-year-old Burnaby man dragged nearly 140 metres. Emergency crews responded to the incident near 14th Avenue and Newcombe Street just before 1 a.m.
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Canada Line train stalls on bridge, causing delays

Canada Line train stalls on bridge, causing delays

A mechanical issue on the Canada Line that caused significant delays Wednesday morning has now been fixed, says TransLink. Shortly before 8 a.m., trains stopped along the Canada Line as a train stalled between Bridgeport and Marine Drive.
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Richmond resident petitions to ban Styrofoam food packaging

Richmond resident petitions to ban Styrofoam food packaging

Richmond residents Michelle Li and her family were shocked by how much Styrofoam refuse they found during a shoreline litter pickup last Saturday, and they're determined to make a change.
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Richmond Mounties looking to identify arson suspects

Richmond Mounties looking to identify arson suspects

Richmond RCMP officers are seeking the public’s help in identifying two arson suspects believed to be involved in a fire at a business complex late last year. On Nov.
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All-party committee urges no caps, boundaries or class 4 licences for ride-hailing firms

All-party committee urges no caps, boundaries or class 4 licences for ride-hailing firms

Ride-hailing companies in B.C. should not be bound by caps on the number of vehicles they operate or geographical boundaries, or require class 4 licences, an all-party government committee on ride hailing has recommended.
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Almost 80 per cent of B.C. residents concerned about measles, says new poll

Almost 80 per cent of B.C. residents concerned about measles, says new poll

Insights West survey also found that more than 20 per cent of residents are doubtful about the effectiveness of vaccines
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Police find gun, replica gun after weapons call

Police find gun, replica gun after weapons call

Two men were arrested at a home on Williams Road Saturday.
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Stormy weather: Metro Van forecast calls for risk of thunderstorm today

Stormy weather: Metro Van forecast calls for risk of thunderstorm today

The Metro Vancouver weather forecast includes a risk of a thunderstorm and showers after a long stretch of warm, record-breaking temperatures.
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Harbour Air to add zero-emission electric plane; aims to convert whole fleet

Harbour Air to add zero-emission electric plane; aims to convert whole fleet

A transition from seaplane to e-plane is set to begin. Harbour Air is embarking on what is believed to be a world first, adding an electric plane to its fleet — a zero-emission aircraft powered by a 750-horsepower electric motor.
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A dazzling meteor shower will electrify local skies next month

A dazzling meteor shower will electrify local skies next month

Stargazers will have the opportunity to see one of the year’s most magical meteor showers this spring in Vancouver. The Lyrid meteor shower takes place in the Lower Mainland from April 16 to 25, but it will peak on April 23.
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